PLA
Good for display models, prototypes, decorative parts, tabletop pieces, and general indoor prints. PLA is often the simplest starting point for non-demanding uses.
Material Types
Choosing the right filament.
Different 3D printing materials suit different uses. This guide is a starting point; availability and suitability are confirmed during quoting.
PETG
Useful for practical parts that need more toughness than PLA. PETG can suit brackets, organisers, jigs, and functional indoor items.
ABS / ASA
Better suited to stronger parts and warmer environments. ASA can be useful for outdoor pieces, subject to design, availability, and printing conditions.
TPU
A flexible material for grips, feet, bumpers, gaskets, and parts that need some give. TPU is not suitable for rigid structural pieces.
Specialist Filaments
Options such as silk, matte, wood-filled, carbon-filled, glow, or multi-colour materials can change the appearance or properties of a print, depending on the job.
Not Sure?
If you do not know what material you need, describe how the part will be used. Strength, detail, heat, flexibility, and finish matter more than guessing a filament name.
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