MATERIALS & COLOURS

The right material makes a better print.

Different plastics behave differently. Choose for finish, strength, flexibility, heat or weather resistance — or tell us the job and we'll help narrow it down.

5core materialsPLA · PETG · TPU · ABS · ASA

PLA General PETG Durable TPU Flexible ABS Heat ASA Outdoor

Representative PLA filament and 3D printed model

01PLA

Clean, crisp and versatile.

A great all-round choice when appearance matters more than high heat or outdoor durability. PLA is ideal for detailed models, prototypes, signs, gifts and many general-purpose parts.

ModelsGiftsSignsPrototypesDisplay pieces

StrengthMedium

FlexibilityLow

Heat resistanceLow

Outdoor useLimited

Very good surface finish
Excellent for detail and presentation
Strong general-purpose starting point

Representative PETG filament and 3D printed bracket

02PETG

Tough for everyday functional parts.

PETG is a durable, practical option for brackets, holders, containers and parts that need more impact resistance than a typical PLA print. It also handles moisture well.

BracketsHoldersContainersWorkshop partsEveryday components

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityMedium

Heat resistanceMedium

Outdoor useGood

Good impact resistance
Useful around moisture
Excellent everyday functional choice

Representative TPU flexible filament and soft grip

03TPU

Flexible, grippy and impact absorbing.

TPU is used when a rigid plastic is the wrong answer. It bends and springs back, making it useful for grips, feet, bumpers, covers and protective parts.

GripsBumpersFeetProtective coversFlexible joints

StrengthMedium

FlexibilityVery high

Heat resistanceMedium

Outdoor useGood

Flexible rather than brittle
Good shock and vibration absorption
Ideal for soft-touch functional parts

Representative ABS filament and strong printed housing

04ABS

Strong parts with better heat tolerance.

ABS suits tougher functional components where increased temperature resistance and a robust engineering feel matter more than the easiest cosmetic finish.

HousingsFixturesFunctional partsWorkshop useEnclosures

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityLow–medium

Heat resistanceHigh

Outdoor useModerate

Good functional strength
Higher heat resistance than PLA/PETG
Useful for practical engineering-style parts

Representative ASA filament and outdoor printed component

05ASA

Strong, weather-resistant and made for outdoors.

ASA is the natural choice when a printed component is going outside. It combines practical strength with improved UV and weather resistance for exposed applications.

Outdoor mountsGarden partsVehicle accessoriesExterior coversWeather-exposed parts

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityLow–medium

Heat resistanceHigh

Outdoor useVery high

UV resistant
Weather resistant
Best fit for long-term outdoor use

WE CAN HELP

Not sure which material?

That's completely fine. Tell us what the item does, where it will live, whether it needs to bend, take a knock, deal with heat or stay outdoors. We'll help choose a sensible option.

Tell us about your project

COLOURS & FINISH

Choose the look after the material.

Colour availability varies by material and current filament stock. Add the colour or finish you want to your quote request and we'll confirm what's available.

Examples only — stock varies.

The right material makes a better print.

Clean, crisp and versatile.

Tough for everyday functional parts.

Flexible, grippy and impact absorbing.

Strong parts with better heat tolerance.

Strong, weather-resistant and made for outdoors.

Not sure which material?

Choose the look after the material.

Turn the idea into something real.