PLA Filaments

What are PLA filaments?

PLA is made out of biodegradable raw and natural resources.  This bioplastic filament is a renewable and recyclable material that doesn’t produce harmful fumes during heating or printing.

PLA filaments are currently the best-selling filaments on the market. Its popularity is due to its usability in a wide range of 3D printing. The main advantages of PLA material are that it is odourless, easy to print, and does not require a heated table for printing. Another advantage of PLA is that you don’t need an enclosed printer when working with this material. 

However, PLA has also some disadvantages. For example, you should not use PLA for projects that require temperature resistance above 60°C. Moreover, this material is not resistant to water and chemicals.

Still, the PLA is very easy to work with and a perfect choice for beginners.

Applications of PLA filaments

PLA material is widely used in today’s world.  You can find PLA in plastic films, bottles, and even biodegradable medical devices. Due to its accessibility, affordability, and extensive colour options, people like to make all kinds of models with PLA. You can make decorations, toys, gadgets, prototype parts, containers, and more. 

Printing recommendations for PLA filaments

General print settings:

• Print at 200–230°C temperature for best results.* 
• You do not need a heated bed however, we recommend preheating your printing table to 50–60°C.
• The ideal printing speed is above 50 mm/s. 
• Use a glass bed, PEI sheet, Kapton, or Blue tape for the build platform.

*Ideal temperature may vary when using different printers.

As mentioned above, PLA is fairly easy to print with. Nevertheless, there is a lot of information to learn about PLA filaments to get that perfect print every time.  Read our blog, where we present in detail everything you need to know about PLA.

Why choose AzureFilm PLA Filaments?

Our PLA filaments are extremely easy to use due to their unique design. The material doesn’t shrink during printing or stick to the bed. Furthermore, our PLA will not clog the nozzle nor get deformed when your printer settings are set correctly. 

AzureFilm PLA filaments are compatible with almost all FDM 3D printers, including Creality and MakerBot printers, Ultimaker, BambuLab, Prusa, Artillery, Flashforge, Creatbot, Makergear, Bukobot, Type A Machines, and many more.

Our filament spools always come vacuum-packed with a bag that absorbs moisture and thus allows for long-lasting filament freshness. All our spools are made from 100% recycled material ensuring less environmental impact. 

Discover our PLA Filaments collection

Our range offers a wide variety of options to suit your creative needs:

• PLA Original: A classic choice, reliable performance with lots of colour options.
• PLA Silk: Smooth and glossy finish, luxurious appearance with a subtle shine.
• PLA Strongman: Designed for durability, enhanced strength, and resilience, ideal for functional parts and prototypes.
• PLA Wood: Mixed with 40% of wood giving realistic woodlike textures.
• PLA Glitter: Contains glitter particles for a dazzling effect.
• PLA Pastel: A range of gentle and soothing colours.
• PLA Neon: Vibrant and eye-catching neon colours. 
• PLA Transparent: Transparent prints with a see-through effect.
• PLA Skin: Realistic skin tone hues for lifelike creations.
• PLA Pearl: A pearlescent finish that adds a touch of sophistication and depth.
• PLA Glow: A collection of vibrant UV glow, light-transmitting prints & luminous nighttime effects.

PLA filaments are a popular and environmentally-friendly choice for 3D printing with easy usability and versatile applications. Explore our range of PLA filaments today for your creative projects.