Choose a feel and a finish
We’ll help choose a material and color based on how you plan to use your part. These are starter options; actual stock and shades may change.
Starter materials
01 / EVERYDAY
An easy-to-use, everyday filament with a smooth finish and crisp detail.
Decor, organizers, models, and general-purpose parts used indoors.
Good detail and a broad choice of colors.
Less suited to hot environments or parts that need to flex.
02 / MATTE FINISH
A matte-look PLA option for a softer, low-gloss appearance.
Display pieces, gifts, and objects where surface appearance matters.
Muted surface appearance with the familiar ease of PLA.
Like other PLA, it is not intended for high heat or safety-critical use.
03 / TOUGHER OPTION
A tougher everyday option when a part needs more impact resistance than PLA.
Practical parts and objects that may see more knocks or warmer conditions.
More impact-tough than PLA in Bambu Lab’s material comparison.
Surface finish and fine details can differ from PLA; exact performance depends on the part.
04 / FLEXIBLE
A flexible filament for parts designed to bend or cushion.
Flexible covers, bumpers, grips, and soft-touch parts.
Can flex and return toward its original shape when the part is designed for it.
Flexible prints are not a fit for every design and may take longer to produce.
Need something different? Advanced materials may be available on request. Tell us about your project and we’ll see what fits.
At a glance
These are broad starting points, not performance guarantees. Exact filament and part design matter.
| Property | PLA | PLA Matte | PETG | TPU (flexible) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength / use | Rigid for everyday use | Rigid for everyday use | Tougher than PLA in impact tests | Resilient when designed to flex |
| Flexibility | Low | Low | Some give; design matters | High |
| Heat resistance | Lower than PETG | Lower than PETG | Higher than PLA | Varies by exact filament |
| Detail | Fine detail | Fine detail | Good detail | Good; geometry matters |
| Price tier | Quoted per project | Quoted per project | Quoted per project | Quoted per project |
Material test values are comparisons under specific lab conditions. The strength and heat performance of a printed part can change with its shape, orientation, and print settings. We don’t certify parts for safety-critical use.
Colors may look a little different on screen than they do in person. Ask us about current stock before you choose.
Not sure which one fits?