Every project is different, and so is the material it’s made from. We stock a wide variety of filaments ranging from easy-to-print decorative plastics to high-performance engineering materials. Each material has its own strengths, so we’ve put together this guide to help you choose the right one. If you’re unsure which material is best for your project, contact us—we’re happy to help.
🟢 Everyday Materials (Affordable, Plant Based) – Huge Color Variety – $
PLA, PLA +
–>Perfect for prototypes, decorative items, toys, organizers, and general-purpose prints.
🟡 Functional Outdoor Materials (Temperature Resistant)- Moderate Color Variety – $$
PLA+ (Annealed), PETG
–>Ideal for brackets, automotive accessories, outdoor parts, and functional components.
🟠 Specialty Materials (Flexible, Chemical Resistant & Lightweight) – Limited Color Variety – $$$
TPU, PLA-HR, LW-PLA, PolyMax PLA
–>Designed for applications requiring flexibility, lightweight construction, enhanced durability, or other unique characteristics.
🔴 Engineering Materials (High Performance)- Extremely Limited Color Variety – $$$$
PA6-GF, PC-PBT
–>Engineered for demanding applications requiring exceptional strength, rigidity, wear resistance, and long-term durability.
🏆 Most Popular: PLA+
☀️ Best for Outdoors: PETG
💪 Strongest: PA6-GF
🧰 Most Versatile: PETG
🦾 Most Durable: PC-PBT
👟 Flexible: TPU
🏀 Bounciest: PLA-HR