PLA · 9 Series · Basic to Effects
Build a Focused PLA Filament Range Before You Add More SKUs
Start with repeat-volume solids, then test Marble, Rainbow, Wood, Chroma, Thermo, Glow or PLA-CF where your market needs differentiation. All nine series use the same 1.75mm / 1kg format for easier comparison.
Catalog photography of the 1.75mm / 1kg spool format. Color is illustrative — confirm the series with a test sample.
01 — The PLA Range
Start with Core PLA, Then Earn the Right to Add Effects
A broad catalog does not require a broad first order. Use Basic and Macaron Basic for the opening assortment, then add effect or reinforced series after customer demand and sample testing support the decision.
PLA Basic
The core solid-color line — the staple SKU of a retail filament range.
Macaron Basic
Soft macaron-pastel solids for gift, decor and seasonal lines.
Marble
Stone-like marble finish that softens visible layer lines on decorative prints.
Rainbow
Color transitions along the strand — no two prints finish the same way.
Wood
Wood-look finish for decorative objects and craft assortments.
Chroma
High-chroma color line built for standout display pieces.
Thermo
Color-changing filament — the printed color shifts with temperature.
PLA-CF
Carbon fiber filled PLA for stiff parts with a clean matte surface.
Glow Single Color
Glow-in-the-dark single colors for novelty prints and low-visibility accents.
Catalog photography of the 1.75mm / 1kg spool format. Color is illustrative — confirm the series with a test sample.
Photograph from the assessed manufacturing partner. Factory address is not published.
02 — Settings & Tolerance
PLA Print Settings, from Current Labels
Every PLA series ships on the same dimensional standard, and print testing is part of production at the assessed manufacturing partner — 15 test 3D printers are recorded on site, with written inspection records and lot traceability to raw material.
- Nozzle temperature: 200–230°C (from current labels).
- Bed temperature: 45–65°C (from current labels).
- Diameter 1.75mm with a stated tolerance of ±0.02mm.
- 1kg per spool, vacuum-sealed with desiccant against moisture uptake.
03 — Typical Applications
Match Each PLA Series to a Buyer Job
Use these channel roles to narrow the catalog. The final assortment should follow your customers, price tiers and test results — not the number of series available.
| Series | Typical applications |
|---|---|
| PLA Basic | Everyday consumer prints, prototypes and the core SKUs of a retail assortment. |
| Macaron Basic | Pastel gift lines, decor prints and seasonal assortments. |
| Marble | Decorative pieces and display prints where visible layer lines should recede. |
| Rainbow | Gift and novelty prints where color transition is the selling point. |
| Wood | Decorative objects and craft assortments with a wood look. |
| Chroma | Vivid display pieces and eye-catching shelf colors. |
| Thermo | Interactive, color-changing items and novelty products. |
| PLA-CF | Stiff, matte-finish parts where a clean technical surface matters. |
| Glow Single Color | Novelty prints, signage accents and low-light visibility items. |
04 — Before You Ask