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Materials · Guide

Which material for your part?

Tick what matters for your part and we’ll point to the best material. You can change it at any time in the quote tool.

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PLA

The all-rounder for prototypes and objects

Easy to print, accurate and good-looking. Ideal for prototypes, models, figurines and everyday objects. Bio-based. Not for heat (above about 55 °C) or long outdoor use.

Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish

Best for

  • Visual prototypes
  • Models and figurines
  • Light enclosures
  • Gifts and decorative objects

Colours

  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Grey
Get a price in PLA

PETG

Tough and chemical resistant

More impact- and heat-resistant than PLA, with a little flex. Holds up well to moisture and common chemicals. Available in clear.

Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish

Best for

  • Functional parts
  • Brackets and mounts
  • Parts exposed to moisture
  • Containers (depending on use)

Colours

  • Clear
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
Get a price in PETG

ABS

For heat and technical parts

Handles high temperatures (up to about 95 °C) and impacts. The material for technical parts and enclosures, and it can be sanded and painted.

Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish

Best for

  • Parts near heat sources
  • Technical enclosures
  • Car interior parts
  • Parts to sand and paint

Colours

  • White
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Natural
Get a price in ABS

Nylon (PA)

The strongest, for mechanical parts

Very resistant to wear and fatigue, with excellent layer adhesion. For gears, hinges, clips and any part that does real work.

Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish

Best for

  • Gears and pulleys
  • Hinges and clips
  • Parts that wear
  • Tooling and jigs

Colours

  • Natural
  • Black
  • White
Get a price in Nylon (PA)

TPU

Soft and elastic, like rubber

A flexible material that springs back. For seals, grips, bumpers and dampers. Good abrasion and UV resistance.

Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish

Best for

  • Seals and plugs
  • Grips and handles
  • Bumpers and cases
  • Dampers and feet

Colours

  • Black
  • White
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Clear
Get a price in TPU

General guidance: real strength also depends on the part’s shape, its orientation and the infill. If in doubt, ask us.