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Choose Filament Materials Around the Jobs Your Customers Need to Print
Start from the application, finish and price tier your market needs. Then narrow 21 PLA, PLA+, Matte PLA and PETG series to a sample shortlist before you commit inventory.
01 — Family Comparison
Compare Material Roles Without Changing the Core Format
Every series uses a 1.75mm, stated ±0.02mm tolerance and 1kg spool format, keeping the first comparison focused on application, finish and customer demand.
| Material | Character | Nozzle | Bed | Typical Use | Series Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Easy printing and the widest color range of the catalog | 200–230°C | 45–65°C | Everyday prints, decor and the core of most retail ranges | 9 series |
| PLA+ | Enhanced toughness and silk sheen | 200–230°C | 45–65°C | Tougher parts and premium shelf positioning | 3 series |
| Matte PLA | Non-glossy surface appearance for customers who prefer a softer visual finish | 200–230°C | 45–65°C | Display models and calm, solid-color ranges | 2 series |
| PETG | Durability and slight translucency | 220–255°C | 50–80°C | Functional parts that take more stress | 7 series |
Nozzle and bed ranges are reference values from current labels. PLA+ and Matte PLA follow the PLA range on current labels.
Catalog photography of the 1.75mm / 1kg spool format. Color is illustrative — confirm the series with a test sample.
02 — One Spec Across Families
Mix Families Without Rebuilding Your Listings
Because every series shares the same diameter, tolerance, spool weight and packing format, you can add PETG next to PLA — or move Matte PLA onto a premium shelf — without changing storage, listing specs or carton calculations.
- 1.75mm diameter with ±0.02mm stated tolerance across all 21 series.
- 1kg spools, vacuum-sealed with desiccant and boxed individually.
- Export carton of 10 spools with published dimensions and CBM for freight planning.
03 — Decision by Use Case
Start From the Job Your Customers Buy For
Four common starting points. None of them replaces testing — but each one narrows the 21-series catalog to a workable first order.
PLA Basic + PLA+ Silk
The volume pair for most markets: PLA Basic carries broad color choice and easy printing, while PLA+ Silk adds enhanced toughness and signature sheen one shelf up.
Explore PLASilk Rainbow, Rainbow, Marble, Matte
Effect series that earn attention: gradient color transitions, stone-look finishes and non-glossy surfaces for ranges where looks sell the spool.
Browse the 21-Series CatalogPETG, PETG-CF, PETG-GF
Durability-first series for parts that see real stress — with carbon-fiber and glass-fiber options where stiffness matters more than sheen.
Explore PETGCustom Colors + Matte / Dopamine
A color only your brand carries — matched from a physical sample, Pantone reference or image — paired with Matte or Dopamine palettes for a distinct shelf identity.
Discuss Customization04 — Effects Glossary
Special Effects, in One Line Each
| Effect | Series | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Silk | PLA+ Silk, PLA+ Silk Rainbow | Glossy silk sheen that reads premium on the shelf. |
| Rainbow | PLA Rainbow, Matte Rainbow, PETG Rainbow | Multi-color gradient that transitions along the print. |
| Marble | PLA Marble, PETG Marble | Stone-like veined surface that hides layer lines. |
| Wood | PLA Wood | Wood-fiber look for decor and organic-style prints. |
| Glow | PLA Glow Single Color | Glow-in-the-dark single color for visible accents. |
| Chroma & Thermo | PLA Chroma, PLA Thermo | Color-changing series — light-responsive (Chroma) and temperature-responsive (Thermo). |
| Dopamine | PETG Dopamine | Bright, high-saturation palette with slight translucency. |
| Metallic | PETG Metallic | Metallic sheen surface for machine-look parts. |
| CF & GF | PLA-CF, PETG-CF, PETG-GF | Carbon or glass fiber filled for stiffness and a technical matte look. |
05 — Validate Before You Scale