Compare 3D printing materials

Which material suits your project? Here is an overview of our most common FDM filaments. If you are unsure, we are happy to advise.

PLA

The all-rounder
Easy to printUp to approx. 55 °CMany colours

Our standard material for décor, prototypes, figures and parts that should be made quickly and affordably. PLA prints with excellent detail, but is not intended for sustained heat or heavy mechanical loads.

PETG

For functional parts
Tough, not brittleUp to approx. 75 °CResists moisture and oils

A good choice for parts that need to withstand everyday use, such as brackets, housings and kitchen tools. PETG is more impact-resistant than PLA, handles moisture and mild chemicals well, and bonds reliably between layers.

ABS & ASA

Heat and weather resistant
Up to approx. 95 °CASA: UV and weather resistantFor outdoor use

ABS is robust and more heat-resistant than PLA, but can become brittle outdoors. For parts that stay outside, we recommend ASA: it is UV-stable, colourfast and frost-resistant.

PA (Nylon)

Wear resistant
Tough and abrasion resistantUp to approx. 120 °CGood sliding properties

Suitable for gears, hinges, bearings and parts that rub or move repeatedly. PA absorbs some moisture from the air and prints best when stored dry; in return, it is one of the toughest materials we offer.

PA-CF (carbon fibre)

High stiffness
Carbon-fibre reinforcedUp to approx. 140 °CDimensionally stable

Carbon-fibre reinforced nylon for parts that need to be both stiff and light, such as close-tolerance brackets or components that must not flex under load.

TPU

Flexible and elastic
Rubber-like feelShock absorbingAbrasion resistant

A flexible material for parts that bend, cushion or seal: protective covers, gaskets, grips and straps. TPU stays elastic under repeated movement and is less likely to tear than rigid plastics.

Food-contact filaments

For kitchen use and storage
Selected compliant PLA/PETG typesDry contact recommendedNot dishwasher safe

We can use food-contact compliant filaments for items such as cookie cutters or storage lids. Printed surfaces have microscopic grooves where germs can collect, so we recommend dry contact or a suitable food-safe coating—not dishwasher use.