Which material should I choose?

Every material we have in stock right now, what it's good at, and what it costs. Not sure? PLA suits most display pieces and prototypes, and PETG suits parts that work hard, get warm or live outside. You can also ask us in the chat on your job.

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• PLA

  $0.20/g

  The everyday material. Crisp detail, lots of colours and the lowest price.

  Good for

  • Display models and figurines
  • Prototypes and test fits
  • Desk and home organisers
  • Cosplay props and gifts

  Strength

  Stiff and strong, but snaps rather than bends

  Heat resistance

  Low. Softens around 55 to 60°C, so keep it out of hot cars and dishwashers

  Outdoors and sun

  Indoors. Fades and weakens in sun and weather

  Flexibility

  Rigid

  Ease of printing

  Easiest. Best for fine detail

  Food contact

  Not for food or drink. Layer lines can trap bacteria, and we don't make food-safe prints, so use it for things that don't touch food.

  Colours in stock

  • White
  • Black
  • Any
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Dark green
  • Terracotta

• ABS

  $0.25/g

  The classic engineering plastic (LEGO bricks are ABS). Tough and heat resistant.

  Good for

  • Car interior parts
  • Enclosures and housings
  • Parts you plan to sand or paint

  Strength

  Tough, handles impact well

  Heat resistance

  High. Holds up to about 90 to 100°C

  Outdoors and sun

  Fair. Yellows and gets brittle in strong sun over time

  Flexibility

  Slight give

  Ease of printing

  Harder. Large flat parts can warp

  Food contact

  Not for food or drink. Layer lines can trap bacteria, and we don't make food-safe prints, so use it for things that don't touch food.

  Colours in stock

  • Black

Side by side

Property	PLA	ABS
Strength	Stiff and strong, but snaps rather than bends	Tough, handles impact well
Heat resistance	Low. Softens around 55 to 60°C, so keep it out of hot cars and dishwashers	High. Holds up to about 90 to 100°C
Outdoors and sun	Indoors. Fades and weakens in sun and weather	Fair. Yellows and gets brittle in strong sun over time
Flexibility	Rigid	Slight give
Ease of printing	Easiest. Best for fine detail	Harder. Large flat parts can warp
Price	$0.20/g	$0.25/g

About food contact: Not for food or drink. Layer lines can trap bacteria, and we don't make food-safe prints, so use it for things that don't touch food.