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Material guides

Find the right filament for your next print. Start with the essentials, then explore the settings, properties and sources that matter to you.

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Pen Holder — Desk Organizer shown in the kaje Printables listing; reported material: PLA
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PLAModels, prototypes and decorative prints14 materials
PETG & related polymersPractical parts and durable everyday prints7 materials
ABSFunctional parts with more demanding setup7 materials
ASAExplore weather-resistant formulations4 materials
PolycarbonateExplore tough engineering formulations6 materials
Nylon & compositesEngineering polymers and reinforced grades14 materials
Flexible materialsRubbery, flexible and cushioning grades8 materials
PolyolefinsPolypropylene, polyethylene and composites4 materials
Engineering materialsSpecialized functional polymers3 materials
High-temperature polymersAdvanced polymers and demanding hardware9 materials
Support materialsBreakaway and soluble support options4 materials
Specialty materialsUnusual finishes, functions and formulations3 materials