PLA
$ · Best valueThe go-to for decor, gifts, figurines and prototypes. Crisp detail and 40+ colors, including silk and matte.
- Good for
- Display pieces, models, cosplay
- Avoid
- Hot cars, outdoor sun
Materials
The right material for the job.
Six materials cover almost everything. Not sure which one fits? Tell us what the part needs to do, and we'll recommend one in your quote.
PETG
$ · Everyday toughStronger and more heat-resistant than PLA, with a little flex so it doesn't snap. The default for functional parts.
- Good for
- Brackets, clips, mounts, kitchen parts
- Heat
- ~75 °C
ASA
$$ · OutdoorsUV- and weather-resistant, so it won't fade or go brittle outside. The automotive and garden material.
- Good for
- Car trim, garden fittings, signage
- Heat
- ~95 °C
TPU
$$ · FlexibleRubber-like and nearly indestructible. Bends, squishes and springs back.
- Good for
- Cases, gaskets, bumpers, grips
- Shore
- 95A
Nylon-CF
$$$ · EngineeringCarbon-fiber reinforced nylon: stiff, light, and with a matte finish. For parts that take real load.
- Good for
- Drone frames, jigs, tool parts
- Heat
- ~150 °C
Resin
$$ · Fine detailLayer lines you can't see, at 0.03 mm. Primed grey and ready for paint, or clear.
- Good for
- Miniatures, jewelry, small figures
- Avoid
- Large or load-bearing parts
Not sure which one?
Tell us where the part lives and what it has to handle. The material recommendation comes with your quote.