Quick Recommendation
For 90% of everyday prints, PLA is your best choice. For functional parts outdoors, use ASA.
* Glowing bars indicate best-in-class. For Price, a lower score = cheaper.
PLA
Best for Detail
strength
6
weather
2
flex
1
brittleness
9
heat resist
2
price
2
ASA
Best for Outdoors
strength
7
weather
10
flex
3
brittleness
4
heat resist
8
price
4
PETG
Best All-Rounder
strength
7
weather
7
flex
4
brittleness
3
heat resist
5
price
3
TPU-80A
Best for Flexibility
strength
4
weather
8
flex
10
brittleness
1
heat resist
4
price
6
Coming Soon
PC
Best for Strength
strength
10
weather
5
flex
3
brittleness
3
heat resist
9
price
8
Coming Soon
PP
Best for Chemicals
strength
5
weather
9
flex
8
brittleness
1
heat resist
7
price
7
Coming Soon
PLA-CF
Best Aesthetics
strength
8
weather
2
flex
1
brittleness
10
heat resist
3
price
5
Coming Soon
Nylon-GF
Industrial Wear
strength
9
weather
6
flex
5
brittleness
2
heat resist
9
price
9
Coming Soon
PETG-CF
Mechanical Parts
strength
8
weather
7
flex
3
brittleness
4
heat resist
6
price
5
Coming Soon
ABS
Impact Resistance
strength
6
weather
4
flex
4
brittleness
3
heat resist
8
price
3
Coming Soon
PC-CF
Zero-Warp Strength
strength
10
weather
5
flex
2
brittleness
5
heat resist
9
price
10
Coming Soon
TPU-99D
Hard Rubber
strength
7
weather
8
flex
6
brittleness
1
heat resist
6
price
7
Coming Soon
PP-GF
Structural Tools
strength
8
weather
9
flex
5
brittleness
2
heat resist
8
price
9
Coming Soon
Additives Guide (CF / GF)
-CF (Carbon Fiber): Extremely stiff and lightweight. Gives parts a premium matte finish and hides layer lines, but makes the part more brittle.
-GF (Glass Fiber): High impact resistance and durability. Heavier than CF and slightly more flexible, ideal for heavy-duty mechanical wear.