Material guide

Find the right material for your project

From everyday PLA to engineering-grade nylon, every filament in our catalog is tuned and tested on our production printers.

Our filaments

Six materials, endless possibilities

Each material is profiled for dimensional accuracy and surface quality on our farm of industrial FDM printers.

PLA

$ · Budget-friendly

Polylactic acid is the most popular filament for 3D printing. Biodegradable, low-warp, and available in the widest range of colors.

Typical applications

Visual prototypes
Display models
Concept parts
Educational projects

StrengthGood

FlexibilityModerate

Heat resistanceModerate

Print difficultyEasy

Available colors

WhiteBlackBlueRedGreen

Choose PLA

PETG

$$ · Standard

Polyethylene terephthalate glycol combines ease of printing with improved durability and chemical resistance over PLA.

Typical applications

Functional prototypes
Food-safe containers
Outdoor fixtures
Mechanical brackets

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityGood

Heat resistanceGood

Print difficultyModerate

Available colors

WhiteBlackGrayGreen

Choose PETG

ABS

$$ · Standard

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a tough engineering thermoplastic with good impact resistance and machinability.

Typical applications

Enclosures & housings
Automotive components
Tools & jigs
End-use parts

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityGood

Heat resistanceHigh

Print difficultyAdvanced

Available colors

BlackWhiteGray

Choose ABS

ASA

$$$ · Premium

Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate offers ABS-like strength with superior UV and weather resistance for outdoor use.

Typical applications

Outdoor signage
Automotive trim
Garden equipment
Exterior brackets

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityGood

Heat resistanceHigh

Print difficultyAdvanced

Available colors

BlackWhiteDark gray

Choose ASA

TPU

$$$ · Premium

Thermoplastic polyurethane is a flexible, rubber-like filament that absorbs impact and returns to shape.

Typical applications

Gaskets & seals
Phone cases
Wearables
Vibration dampeners

StrengthGood

FlexibilityExcellent

Heat resistanceGood

Print difficultyChallenging

Available colors

BlackRedNatural

Choose TPU

Nylon

$$$$ · Engineering grade

PA (polyamide) delivers exceptional strength, fatigue resistance, and low friction for demanding mechanical applications.

Typical applications

Gears & bearings
Living hinges
High-load brackets
Industrial tooling

StrengthExcellent

FlexibilityHigh

Heat resistanceHigh

Print difficultyChallenging

Available colors

NaturalBlack

Choose Nylon

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Material comparison

Quickly compare key properties across all six filaments to narrow your choice.

Comparison of 3D printing materials by strength, flexibility, heat resistance, print difficulty, and cost
Property	PLA	PETG	ABS	ASA	TPU	Nylon
Strength	Good	High	High	High	Good	Excellent
Flexibility	Moderate	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	High
Heat resistance	Moderate	Good	High	High	Good	High
Print difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Advanced	Advanced	Challenging	Challenging
Relative cost	$Budget-friendly	$$Standard	$$Standard	$$$Premium	$$$Premium	$$$$Engineering grade
Colors available	5 colors	4 colors	3 colors	3 colors	3 colors	2 colors