High Quality Materials Make High Quality Prints

We use a wide range of high quality filaments to accommodate a wide range of projects. From basic, inexpensive PLA made from plant-based materials, up to specialty industrial, nylon blend materials meant to work hard, we have access to anything your project may need!

We work specially with Polymaker filaments to ensure a consistent quality to all of our prints. Learn more about some of our most common filament types by selecting one from the list:

PLA

What is PLA?

PLA 3D printing filament is made from plant-based materials like cornstarch. It's popular due to its smooth finish and beginner-friendly printing qualities.

What is PLA best used for?

PLA can be found in the 3D printing world as an inexpensive basic filament used for prototypes and decorative prints.

What is PolyTerra™ PLA?

From Polymaker: "PolyTerra™️ PLA is a bioplastic based 3d printing filament designed from the ground up to create the next generation of PLA."

We use Polymaker's PolyTerra™ PLA because of its quality, wide range of colors, and (most importantly) because its more environmentally friendly than standard PLA.

PETG

What is PETG?

PETG stands for "Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol" which is a polyester plastic filament very commonly used in 3D printing. This filament has more rigidity than PLA, but is almost as easy and versatile to use.

What is PETG best used for?

PETG can be found in the 3D printing world as an inexpensive basic filament used for prototypes and decorative prints. It tends to have a glossy finish, making it look polished and shinier than PLA.

TPU

What is TPU?

TPU is a flexible filament that produces parts tan can pushed, pulled, flexed, and put under friction with little damage to the part. These rubber-like qualities of "Thermoplastic Polyurethane" make it stand out as a specialized, functional filament.

What is TPU best used for?

Any print application that requires the part to be flexible, heat-resistant, or just super durable can benefit from being printed TPU.

Examples of what can be printed in TPU include:
Castor wheels, rubberized protective cases, seals and gaskets, drive belts, and even shoe soles!

PA6, 6.6, and 12 (Nylon)

What is nylon?

The "PA" in the name of these filaments stands for "Polyamide" which you will know more commonly as its brand name: Nylon.

These filaments are nylon blends infused with structural materials such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, and other nylon blends. This creates a highly durable and structurally sound plastic.

What is nylon best used for?

We mainly use nylon blend filaments for industrial parts, but they can be used for any application that calls for high-durability parts.

Carbon fiber blended nylon filament is great for parts that go through high impact, heat, or just a lot of general wear and tear.

Glass fiber blended nylon (fiberglass) can be used for high temp parts, as well as parts that are used in electrical applications.