PLA

Pros

  • Suitable for parts of all sizes

  • Low warping

  • Hard & tough

  • Good for small details


Cons

  • Brittle

  • Low temperature & UV resistance

PLA/PHA

Pros

  • Suitable for parts of all sizes

  • Low warping

  • Hard & tough

  • Good for small details

  • Less brittle/more flexible vs PLA

Cons

  • Somewhat brittle

  • Low temperature & UV resistance

PETG

Pros

  • High temperature & UV resistance

  • Low warping and shrinking

  • High strength & durability

  • Ductile

Cons

  • More "stringing" on prints

  • Easily scratched


What material is best for me?

PLA - Models, busts, props/cosplay, and decorative items are best printed with PLA.

PETG - Functional prints, mechanical parts, and prints for the outdoors are best printed with PETG.

PLA Colors

Galaxy Black

Galaxy Silver

Galaxy Purple

Gentleman's Grey

Ms. Pink

Opal Green

(RAL 6025)

Azure Blue

(RAL 5009)

Mystic Brown

Lipstick Red

Pineapple Yellow

Viva La Bronze

Oh My Gold

Lime Green

Royal Blue

PLA/PHA Colors

Mint Turquoise

(RAL 6033)

Semi-Matte White

Semi-Matte Black

PETG Colors

Jet Black

(RAL 9005)

Urban Grey

Prusa Orange

Neon Green Transparent

Carmine Red

(RAL 3002)

Signal White

(RAL 9003)

Ocean Blue

(RAL 5020)

Ultramarine Blue

(RAL 5002)

Anthracite Grey

(RAL 7016)

Semi-Matte Black

Material Data Sheets

TDS Prusament PLA.pdf
TDS ColorFabb PLA-PHA.pdf
TDS Prusament PETG.pdf
TDS ColorFabb PETG Economy.pdf