Printins Direct Filament Library

Description: Environmentally friendly and easy to print, PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like cornstarch or sugarcane.

Features: Low warping, wide color selection, ideal for beginners and general-purpose printing.

Recommended Applications: Prototyping, hobbyist projects, decorative items, educational models.

Description: Known for its strength, durability, and heat resistance, ABS is a versatile thermoplastic commonly used in engineering-grade applications.

Features: Excellent layer adhesion, impact resistance, heat tolerance, suitable for post-processing techniques like sanding and painting.

Recommended Applications: Functional prototypes, automotive parts, electronics enclosures, mechanical components.

Description: Combining the strength of ABS with the ease of printing of PLA, PETG offers superior impact resistance, flexibility, and chemical resistance.

Features: Good layer adhesion, minimal shrinkage, transparent options available, FDA-approved for food contact applications.

Recommended Applications: Mechanical parts, containers, medical devices, cosplay props.

Description: TPU is a flexible filament known for its elasticity, abrasion resistance, and shock absorption properties.

Features: Shore hardness variations available, resistant to oils and greases, excellent layer adhesion even on flexible prints.

Recommended Applications: Soft robotics, footwear components, gaskets, phone cases.

Description: Nylon filaments offer high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Features: Low friction coefficient, moisture absorption properties, excellent layer bonding, ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts.

Recommended Applications: Gears, bearings, structural components, medical implants.

Description: Woodfill filaments contain a mixture of PLA and wood fibers, resulting in prints with a wood-like appearance and texture.

Features: Realistic wood grain finish, can be sanded, stained, or varnished, biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Recommended Applications: Artistic sculptures, architectural models, decorative objects, furniture prototypes.

Description: Metalfill filaments combine PLA with metal powders such as bronze, copper, or stainless steel, offering prints with a metallic finish.

Features: Real metal appearance, can be polished or patinated, suitable for post-processing techniques like electroplating.

Recommended Applications: Jewelry, cosplay accessories, architectural details, automotive accents.

Description: Carbon fiber filaments are reinforced with carbon fibers, providing prints with exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness.

Features: High tensile strength, low thermal expansion, enhanced dimensional stability, lightweight yet durable.

Recommended Applications: Drone frames, automotive components, aerospace parts, sports equipment.