3D printing materials
We keep the materials list small and deliberate: four materials, each with a clear job. Choose by what your part will face, then pick a color from what's in stock.
Upload a file for an instant quote| Material | Best for | Softens around | Tensile | Toughness | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Prototypes, display models, detail | ~130–140 °F | 7,000–9,000 psi | Low (brittle) | No |
| PLA+ | Tougher everyday and functional parts | ~130–140 °F | 6,500–9,000 psi | Medium | No |
| PETG | Functional parts, moisture and chemicals | ~160–175 °F | 5,500–7,500 psi | High | Limited |
| ASA | Outdoor, sun and heat | ~195–210 °F | 5,000–6,500 psi | Medium–high | Yes |
How to choose
Start with PLA for prototypes and anything that stays indoors. Move to PLA+ or PETG when the part will be handled, loaded or exposed to moisture, and choose ASA when it will sit in the sun or in heat. Temperatures and strengths are typical ranges and vary by filament brand. More materials may be added later.
About the strength column: tensile strength is how much pulling force the plastic itself takes before it breaks, as rated on typical filament datasheets. A 3D-printed part is weaker than that number, especially when the load pulls the layers apart, so treat it as a way to compare materials, not as a design limit. Higher tensile strength also doesn't mean tougher: PLA is the stiffest and strongest here but the most brittle, while PETG takes impacts better. If a part is safety-critical, test it before relying on it.
Our build volume is 256 × 256 × 256 mm, and colors are offered when in stock.