32 materials for 3D printing
From affordable PLA to carbon-fibre nylon and resin with extremely fine detail. Compare price levels and properties – or let us recommend the right material for your part.
PLA
11 materialsThe most widely used material – easy to print, sharp detail and lots of colours. Perfect when the part doesn’t need to withstand heat or rough handling.
PLA Basic
krkrkrkrkrStandard PLA in many colours – affordable, accurate and easy to shape.
PLA Matte
krkrkrkrkrPLA with a velvety matte surface that hides the layer lines.
PLA Silk
krkrkrkrkrGlossy, silk-sheen PLA – also in multicolour versions.
PLA Tough (PLA+)
krkrkrkrkrMore impact-resistant PLA for functional parts that take a few knocks.
PLA Translucent
krkrkrkrkrTranslucent PLA that lets light through – for lampshades and lighting effects.
PLA Glow (glow-in-the-dark)
krkrkrkrkrCharges in light and glows in the dark.
PLA Marble
krkrkrkrkrPLA with a stone-like, marbled surface.
PLA Wood
krkrkrkrkrPLA with wood fibres – looks and feels like wood.
PLA Metal (metallic look)
krkrkrkrkrPLA with a metallic sheen – copper, bronze, silver and gold.
PLA Sparkle (glitter)
krkrkrkrkrPLA with glittering particles – like a starry sky.
PLA-CF (carbon fibre)
krkrkrkrkrPLA reinforced with carbon fibre – stiff, light and matte.
PETG
4 materialsTougher and more heat-resistant than PLA, with better resistance to moisture and chemicals. A safe choice for functional parts.
PETG Basic
krkrkrkrkrTough, moisture-resistant and more heat-resistant than PLA – an all-round material.
PETG Matte
krkrkrkrkrPETG with a matte finish – durable and good-looking.
PETG Transparent
krkrkrkrkrTransparent and tough PETG.
PETG-CF (carbon fibre)
krkrkrkrkrPETG with carbon fibre – stiff, matte and durable.
ABS & ASA
4 materialsEngineering plastics that withstand heat. ASA also resists sun and weather – the first choice for parts used outdoors.
ABS
krkrkrkrkrA classic heat-resistant engineering plastic – used in cars and electronics.
ABS-GF (glass fibre)
krkrkrkrkrABS reinforced with glass fibre – stiff and heat-resistant.
ASA
krkrkrkrkrUV- and weather-resistant – the best choice for outdoor parts.
ASA-CF (carbon fibre)
krkrkrkrkrUV-resistant ASA with carbon fibre – stiff, matte and weatherproof.
TPU (flexible)
2 materialsRubber-like, impact-resistant material for dampers, gaskets, guards and grips.
TPU 95A
krkrkrkrkrFlexible and impact-resistant – like hard rubber.
TPU 85A (extra soft)
krkrkrkrkrExtra-soft TPU for soft seals and grip surfaces.
PC (polycarbonate)
1 materialA very strong, heat-resistant plastic for demanding technical parts.
PC (polycarbonate)
krkrkrkrkrOne of the strongest and most heat-resistant plastics – for demanding parts.
Nylon & carbon fibre (PA, PET-CF)
6 materialsEngineering materials for the toughest jobs: high strength, stiffness and heat resistance. The fibres give stiff, light parts with a matte finish.
PA6 (nylon)
krkrkrkrkrTough, wear-resistant nylon for gears, plain bearings and mechanical parts.
PA12 (nylon)
krkrkrkrkrNylon with lower moisture absorption – dimensionally stable and durable.
PA6-CF (carbon-fibre nylon)
krkrkrkrkrOne of the strongest materials we print – stiff, light and heat-resistant.
PA6-GF (glass-fibre nylon)
krkrkrkrkrGlass-fibre nylon – strong, tough and heat-resistant.
PA12-CF (carbon-fibre nylon)
krkrkrkrkrPremium material: stiff, heat-resistant and dimensionally stable.
PET-CF (carbon fibre)
krkrkrkrkrStiff and heat-resistant without nylon’s moisture issues.
Resin (SLA)
4 materialsLiquid resin cured layer by layer – extremely fine detail and a smooth surface for small parts, models and figures.
Standard resin
krkrkrkrkrExtremely fine detail and a smooth surface for small parts and models.
ABS-like resin (tough)
krkrkrkrkrTougher resin with fine detail for functional prototypes.
Clear resin
krkrkrkrkrClear resin – almost like glass after polishing.
Flexible resin
krkrkrkrkrRubber-like resin with fine detail.
Compare all materials
Price level and properties on a scale of 1–5. Heat resistance is approximate.
| Material | Price | Strength | Heat resistance | Flexibility | Level of detail | Outdoor/UV | Withstands approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Basic | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Matte | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Silk | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Tough (PLA+) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 60 °C | |||||
| PLA Translucent | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Glow (glow-in-the-dark) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Marble | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Wood | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Metal (metallic look) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA Sparkle (glitter) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| PLA-CF (carbon fibre) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 60 °C | |||||
| PETG Basic | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 70 °C | |||||
| PETG Matte | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 70 °C | |||||
| PETG Transparent | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 70 °C | |||||
| PETG-CF (carbon fibre) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 75 °C | |||||
| ABS | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 90 °C | |||||
| ABS-GF (glass fibre) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 95 °C | |||||
| ASA | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 95 °C | |||||
| ASA-CF (carbon fibre) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 100 °C | |||||
| TPU 95A | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 60 °C | |||||
| TPU 85A (extra soft) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 60 °C | |||||
| PC (polycarbonate) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 115 °C | |||||
| PA6 (nylon) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 80 °C | |||||
| PA12 (nylon) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 80 °C | |||||
| PA6-CF (carbon-fibre nylon) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 150 °C | |||||
| PA6-GF (glass-fibre nylon) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 140 °C | |||||
| PA12-CF (carbon-fibre nylon) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 150 °C | |||||
| PET-CF (carbon fibre) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 150 °C | |||||
| Standard resin | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 50 °C | |||||
| ABS-like resin (tough) | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 55 °C | |||||
| Clear resin | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 50 °C | |||||
| Flexible resin | krkrkrkrkr | approx. 50 °C |
Some special materials (e.g. nylon and carbon fibre) are ordered in for your project – lead time may then be a few days longer.
Not sure about the material?
Tell us what the part will be used for – indoors or outdoors, heat, load, bending – and we’ll recommend the right material. Advice is always included in the quote.
Quick guide
- Indoors, cheap, good-looking: PLA
- Tough and damp: PETG
- Outdoors and sun: ASA
- Heat (car, engine): ABS, ASA or PC
- Flexible: TPU
- Maximum strength: PA6-CF or PA12-CF
- Small fine details: Resin
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