Quick Recommendation
For 90% of everyday prints, PLA is your best choice. For parts that live outdoors or take knocks, use PETG.
How to read the bars
These scores compare the thirteen materials on this page against each other — they are not measurements. 10 is the most of that thing and 1 the least, so every row uses its whole scale and a 5 means middling here rather than 5 out of some real-world figure. More is better in four of the six rows; for price and brittleness less is, so on those two the glowing score is the short bar. The glow only ever appears on a material you can order today — further down, a top score is marked by its name going bold instead.
Available now
3 materials you can order today
PLA
Best for Detail
PETG
Best All-Rounder
ABS
Impact Resistance
Not orderable yet
Listed so you can see where the range is going — none of these can go on an order.
ASA
Best for Outdoors
TPU (95A)
Best for Flexibility
PC
Best for Strength
PP
Best for Chemicals
PLA-CF
Best Aesthetics
Nylon-GF
Industrial Wear
PETG-CF
Mechanical Parts
PC-CF
Zero-Warp Strength
TPU-99D
Hard Rubber
PP-GF
Structural Tools
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.