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Filament Database

Comprehensive guide to 3D printing materials with recommended settings

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PLA (Standard)
PLA
Beginner Friendly

Most popular filament for beginners. Easy to print, biodegradable, low warping.

Nozzle:
190-220C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
5/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA guide →
PLA Marble
PLA-Marble
Beginner Friendly

PLA with marble-like appearance and patterns.

Nozzle:
195-220C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
5/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA-Marble guide →
PLA Matte
PLA-Matte
Beginner Friendly

PLA with matte, non-reflective surface finish.

Nozzle:
195-225C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
5/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA-Matte guide →
PLA Silk
PLA-Silk
Beginner Friendly

PLA with shiny, silk-like surface finish. Decorative applications.

Nozzle:
200-230C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
2/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
4/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA-Silk guide →
PLA+ (Enhanced)
PLA+
Beginner Friendly

Enhanced PLA with improved strength and flexibility. Still easy to print.

Nozzle:
200-230C
Bed:
55-70C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
3/5
printability
5/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA+ guide →
CPE (Co-Polyester)
CPE
Intermediate

Chemical resistant co-polyester. Similar to PETG with better properties.

Nozzle:
240-270C
Bed:
75-95C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
3/5
durability
4/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
5/5
Full CPE guide →
HIPS
HIPS
Intermediate

High Impact Polystyrene. Often used as dissolvable support for ABS.

Nozzle:
220-250C
Bed:
90-110C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
3/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full HIPS guide →
PCTG
PCTG
Intermediate

A tougher, more impact-resistant cousin of PETG with excellent clarity and layer bonding. Prints almost as easily as PETG but with better durability.

Nozzle:
240-260C
Bed:
70-90C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
3/5
durability
5/5
printability
4/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full PCTG guide →
PETG
PETG
Intermediate

Excellent balance of strength, flexibility, and printability. Food-safe options available.

Nozzle:
220-250C
Bed:
70-90C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
3/5
durability
4/5
printability
4/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full PETG guide →
PLA Carbon Fiber
PLA-CF
Intermediate

Carbon fiber reinforced PLA. Stiffer with matte finish.

Nozzle:
200-230C
Bed:
55-75C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
3/5
printability
4/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA-CF guide →
PLA Glow-in-Dark
PLA-Glow
Intermediate

PLA with phosphorescent particles that glow in the dark.

Nozzle:
200-230C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
2/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PLA-Glow guide →
PLA Wood
PLA-Wood
Intermediate

PLA with wood particles. Can be sanded, stained, and smells like wood.

Nozzle:
190-220C
Bed:
50-70C
Properties:
strength
2/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
2/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
1/5
Full PLA-Wood guide →
PVA
PVA
Intermediate

Water-soluble support material. Perfect for complex geometries.

Nozzle:
180-210C
Bed:
45-60C
Properties:
strength
1/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
1/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
1/5
chemical resistance
1/5
Full PVA guide →
PVB
PVB
Intermediate

A polishable material that can be smoothed to a glass-like, transparent finish with isopropyl alcohol vapor - no sanding required. Popular for decorative and translucent prints.

Nozzle:
200-220C
Bed:
60-75C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
3/5
durability
3/5
printability
4/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
2/5
Full PVB guide →
TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer)
TPE
Intermediate

Very soft flexible material, easier to print than TPU.

Nozzle:
200-230C
Bed:
30-60C
Properties:
strength
2/5
flexibility
5/5
durability
4/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
3/5
Full TPE guide →
TPU 95A
TPU
Intermediate

Flexible filament with rubber-like properties. 95A shore hardness.

Nozzle:
210-240C
Bed:
30-60C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
5/5
durability
5/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full TPU guide →
ABS
ABS
Advanced

Strong and heat-resistant. Requires enclosure. Classic industrial plastic.

Nozzle:
230-260C
Bed:
95-115C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
4/5
chemical resistance
3/5
Full ABS guide →
ASA
ASA
Advanced

UV-resistant alternative to ABS. Excellent for outdoor applications.

Nozzle:
235-260C
Bed:
90-110C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
4/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full ASA guide →
Nylon PA6
Nylon
Advanced

Strong, wear-resistant engineering material. Requires dry storage.

Nozzle:
250-280C
Bed:
70-100C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
3/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
4/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full Nylon guide →
PETG Carbon Fiber
PETG-CF
Advanced

Carbon fiber reinforced PETG. Stiffer than regular PETG.

Nozzle:
235-265C
Bed:
75-95C
Properties:
strength
4/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
4/5
printability
3/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full PETG-CF guide →
TPU 85A (Soft)
TPU
Advanced

Very soft and flexible TPU. More challenging to print than 95A.

Nozzle:
210-235C
Bed:
30-50C
Properties:
strength
2/5
flexibility
5/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
2/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full TPU guide →
Nylon Carbon Fiber
Nylon-CF
Expert Only

Carbon fiber reinforced nylon. Extremely strong and stiff.

Nozzle:
255-285C
Bed:
75-100C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
1/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
5/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full Nylon-CF guide →
PA-GF (Glass-Filled Nylon)
PA-GF
Expert Only

Glass-fiber reinforced nylon offering high stiffness, strength, and heat resistance for demanding functional parts. Requires a hardened nozzle, drying, and ideally an enclosure.

Nozzle:
260-290C
Bed:
80-110C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
2/5
heat resistance
4/5
chemical resistance
4/5
Full PA-GF guide →
PEEK
PEEK
Expert Only

High-performance engineering plastic for extreme applications.

Nozzle:
360-420C
Bed:
120-160C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
1/5
heat resistance
5/5
chemical resistance
5/5
Full PEEK guide →
PEI (Ultem)
PEI
Expert Only

High-strength, flame-retardant aerospace material.

Nozzle:
340-380C
Bed:
130-160C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
1/5
heat resistance
5/5
chemical resistance
5/5
Full PEI guide →
Polycarbonate (PC)
PC
Expert Only

Impact-resistant, high temperature engineering plastic.

Nozzle:
260-310C
Bed:
100-130C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
1/5
heat resistance
5/5
chemical resistance
3/5
Full PC guide →
Polypropylene (PP)
PP
Expert Only

Flexible, fatigue-resistant, chemical-resistant living hinge material.

Nozzle:
220-250C
Bed:
80-100C
Properties:
strength
3/5
flexibility
4/5
durability
5/5
printability
1/5
heat resistance
3/5
chemical resistance
5/5
Full PP guide →
PPS-CF
PPS-CF
Expert Only

A high-performance carbon-fiber-reinforced engineering polymer with outstanding heat resistance, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. Requires a high-temp hotend and a heated chamber.

Nozzle:
320-345C
Bed:
120-140C
Properties:
strength
5/5
flexibility
2/5
durability
5/5
printability
1/5
heat resistance
5/5
chemical resistance
5/5
Full PPS-CF guide →