Choose for the job. Then choose your colour.

Why choose it?

Crisp detail and a rigid feel make PLA a useful starting point for indoor prototypes and everyday models.

Useful for

Models, prototypes, brackets and organisers

Keep in mind

Avoid high heat, hot cars and load-bearing or safety-critical uses without an engineering review. It can soften earlier than other common filaments.

At a glance

Strength guide

3/5

Flexibility

1/5

Heat tolerance guide

1/5

Surface finish guide

4/5

Relative catalogue guidance, not measured specifications or a guarantee. Grade, geometry, orientation and print settings all affect the result.

Why choose it?

A practical option for functional housings, clips and parts that need a little more toughness and give.

Useful for

Functional parts, clips, housings and workshop use

Keep in mind

Expect some stringing or a glossier surface. Tight fits and sustained loads still need review; it is not automatically food-safe.

At a glance

Strength guide

4/5

Flexibility

2/5

Heat tolerance guide

3/5

Surface finish guide

3/5

Relative catalogue guidance, not measured specifications or a guarantee. Grade, geometry, orientation and print settings all affect the result.

Why choose it?

ABS and ASA are related engineering filaments for jobs where temperature or environmental resistance matters more than easy printing.

Useful for

Enclosures, automotive parts and durable prototypes

Keep in mind

They are different materials: ASA is usually preferred for UV exposure. Tell me the environment so I can confirm the actual grade, suitability and finish.

At a glance

Strength guide

4/5

Flexibility

2/5

Heat tolerance guide

4/5

Surface finish guide

3/5

Relative catalogue guidance, not measured specifications or a guarantee. Grade, geometry, orientation and print settings all affect the result.

Why choose it?

A flexible filament for grips, bumpers, protective feet and parts designed to bend rather than remain rigid.

Useful for

Feet, bumpers, grips, seals and soft parts

Keep in mind

Flexibility depends on the exact grade and geometry. Thin details, dimensional accuracy and support removal can be more demanding; printing is typically slower.

At a glance

Strength guide

3/5

Flexibility

5/5

Heat tolerance guide

2/5

Surface finish guide

3/5

Relative catalogue guidance, not measured specifications or a guarantee. Grade, geometry, orientation and print settings all affect the result.