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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PLA Matte

Material group
PLA
Typical applications
Architectural models, Homeware, Product mockups, Display models
Review requirements
Qualify PLA Matte on the final geometry because surface appearance changes with color, layer direction, lighting, and print profile. Approve the finish against a physical sample.
Review PLA Matte

ABS

Material group
ABS / ASA
Typical applications
Housings, Tooling, Functional prototypes, Post-processed models
Review requirements
Qualify ABS with controlled printer conditions and suitable ventilation. Check dimensions, layer bonding, finish, post-processing, and the application environment on representative parts.
Review ABS

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.
Review PPS-CF

31 filament families to compare.

PLA essentials

Compare general-purpose, matte, and tougher PLA options for prototypes, presentation models, and everyday parts.

PLA silk

Compare high-sheen and multicolor silk effects for decorative models, props, gifts, and display parts.

PLA effects

Compare translucent, gradient, sparkle, marble, galaxy, glow, metal-look, and wood-look finishes for appearance-led parts.

Reinforced PLA

Review PLA-CF for rigid prototypes, fixtures, and low-gloss technical models. Confirm printer hardware before sample printing.

PETG filaments

Compare standard and translucent PETG for functional parts, covers, containers, and projects with specific optical requirements.

High-flow PETG

Review PETG High-Flow for compatible faster-printing systems. Compare flow, stringing, layer bonding, dimensions, and finish on representative parts.

PETG and ABS engineering materials

Compare PETG-CF, ABS, and ABS-GF for fixtures, housings, tooling, and enclosed-printer workflows.

ASA filaments

Compare ASA and ASA-CF for outdoor-oriented housings, signage, fixtures, and other weather-exposed parts. Qualify each grade for the intended conditions.

TPU filaments

Compare flexible TPU grades by hardness, feeder path, print speed, geometry, and target flexibility for grips, seals, and guards.

PC and PPA

Review PC and PPA-CF for technical parts that require capable high-temperature equipment, controlled drying, and application-specific qualification.

Reinforced PA and PET

Compare PA6-GF, PA6-CF, PAHT-CF, and PET-CF by reinforcement, drying needs, printer hardware, dimensions, and service conditions.

PPS filaments

Review PPS-CF for qualified high-temperature equipment and written application requirements covering process, packaging, documents, and buyer-defined tests.

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