Polylactic acid

PLA

Eco-friendly filament offers smooth finishes. Ideal for general-purpose printing with good impact resistance.

  • Temperature resistance 55–60 °C
  • Everyday prototyping, models, and household items.
  • Medium durability, moderate impact toughness

Polyethylene terephthalate

PETG

Tougher and more durable than PLA, with higher temperature resistance, it's the perfect choice for printing outdoor items such as planter pots, bird cages, watering cans, and automotive parts. Additionally, it's ideal for outdoor toys that require long-term exposure and the ability to withstand impacts, collisions, and falls.

  • Temperature resistance: 65–70 °C
  • Usage: Functional prototypes, outdoor parts and containers
  • Pros: Good durability, good impact toughness

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

ABS

A robust engineering-grade filament with excellent heat and impact resistance, good mechanical properties that make it stronger than normal PLA and PETG. It is ideal for creating functional parts, prototypes, and standard engineering components, ensuring long life and reliability.

  • Temperature resistance: 85–90 °C
  • Usage: Functional parts, prototyping, mechanical components
  • Pros: High durability, strong mechanical properties, impact-resistant

Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate

ASA

ASA is ideal for outdoor applications, such as automotive exterior parts, signage, and outdoor equipment, thanks to its enhanced weather resistance and color stability. ABS is a versatile material with excellent mechanical properties that is commonly used for indoor applications.

  • Temperature resistance: 90-100 °C
  • Usage: Outdoor housings, automotive trim, tooling
  • Pros: High durability, extraordinary weather & UV resistance

Thermoplastic polyurethane

TPU

TPU is flexibility and durability material. It's ideal for printing durable, impact-resistant parts like protective cases, phone covers, door stoppers, sports equipment, automotive parts, and much more. Some high-performance TPU formulations may have a higher heat resistance, around 90–120°C, but this depends on the specific filament and application.

  • Temperature resistance: 60-120 °C
  • Usage: Flexible multi-color parts, functional components, protective prints
  • Pros: Flexibility and elasticity, impact and chemical resistance

Polycaprolactam

Nylon: PA6, PA12

Offering exceptional stiffness, heat resistance, and fatigue strength—ideal for demanding engineering applications. It offers excellent resistance to chemicals, oils, and many kinds of solvents, ensuring long-term performance in challenging environments.

  • Temperature resistance: 170-200 °C
  • Usage: Load-bearing fixtures, automotive parts, vibration-resistant components
  • Cons: High price.