Compare 3D printing filament materials
Compare 31 NOVTAU filament families by material properties, finish, printer requirements, typical applications, and supply format.
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PETG Translucent
- Material group
- PETG
- Typical applications
- Protective covers, Containers, Lighting parts, Visual prototypes
- Review requirements
- Optical appearance depends on color, wall thickness, infill, layer direction, and surface. Material suitability for any contact environment must be reviewed separately.
TPU Flexible
- Material group
- TPU
- Typical applications
- Soft grips, Flexible covers, Wearable prototypes, Cushioning structures
- Review requirements
- Select the hardness grade first, then review the feeder path, printer, geometry, flexibility target, color, print guide, document set, and inquiry reference for that exact grade.
PPS-CF
- Material group
- PPS
- Typical applications
- High-temperature fixtures, Electrical test parts, Chemical-environment trials, Specialist tooling
- Review requirements
- Select PPS-CF only through a grade-specific review covering equipment, drying, reinforcement, process, packaging, documents, and buyer-defined thermal, chemical, electrical, or mechanical checks.
8 filament families found in PLA effects.
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Compare translucent, gradient, sparkle, marble, galaxy, glow, metal-look, and wood-look finishes for appearance-led parts.
Light-transmitting PLA for lampshades, visual prototypes, and layered optical effects.
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Gradient PLA for larger decorative prints where gradual color change is part of the design.
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Sparkle-effect PLA for display parts that use fine visual texture to break up visible layer lines.
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Stone-look PLA for architectural models, planters, sculptures, and interior display pieces.
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Dark, speckled visual effects for models, props, and decorative parts with a star-like finish.
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