We print in four main plastics. If you're not sure which one you need, tell us what the part does and where it lives, and we'll pick. The order page shows which materials and colors are in stock right now.
| Material | Best for | Heat | Outdoors | Flexible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Prototypes, display pieces, indoor parts | Low (softens around 55 to 60 °C) | No | No |
| PETG | Functional parts, brackets, fittings | Medium (around 75 to 80 °C) | Some | Slightly |
| TPU | Gaskets, bumpers, grips, seals | Medium | Some | Yes, rubber-like |
| ASA | Outdoor, marine, car interiors | High (around 95 to 100 °C) | Yes, UV resistant | No |
PLA
The default for most first prints. Stiff, crisp detail, the widest color range and the lowest price. It softens in a hot car or direct summer sun, so keep it indoors.
PETG
Tougher and less brittle than PLA, and it holds up to water and many chemicals. Our go-to for brackets, clips, knobs and rigid threaded fittings.
TPU
Flexible and rubbery. Good for gaskets, bumpers, feet, grips, phone cases and hose barbs that seal by stretching over the hose. Prints slower, so it costs a little more. We keep separate hotends just for TPU.
ASA
Made for the outdoors. ASA resists UV light and heat much better than PLA or PETG, so it's our pick for boat hardware, exterior fixtures and parts that live in a car.
Choosing quickly
- Just checking size or looks? PLA.
- Needs to take a hit or get wet? PETG.
- Needs to bend, seal or grip? TPU.
- Lives outside, on a boat, or in a car? ASA.
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