PLA Filament: Brands, Prices & Properties

This page summarizes the properties and prices for various brands of PLA filament in an interactive table; some top picks are featured.

Data may be approximated or averaged for simplification and filtering, always check the manufacturer's site for detailed and up to date specifications. For example, a manufacturer recommended heat bed temp of 20-60°C will be presented as 40°C, and a recommended nozzle temp of 200-220°C will be presented as 210°C.

Prices are adjusted to reflect the cost per kilogram since some filaments are sold fractionally.

PLA Top Picks

Hatchbox - PLA

$25

Tensile Modulus: n/a
Tensile Strength: n/a
Fracture Elongation: n/a

AmazonHatchbox

Polymaker - PolyLite

$25

Tensile Modulus: 2600 MPa
Tensile Strength: 47 MPa
Fracture Elongation: 2%

AmazonPolymaker

3DXTech - Carbon Fiber

$40

Tensile Modulus: 4950 MPa
Tensile Strength: 48 MPa
Fracture Elongation: 2%

3DXTech

Prusa - Prusament

$30

Tensile Modulus: 2400 MPa
Tensile Strength: 59 MPa
Fracture Elongation: 3%

Prusa

10% Off 3D Materials Engineering Resin on the US Amazon

CF: Carbon Fiber, ESD: Electrostatic Discharge safe, GF: Glass Fiber, FR: Flame Retardant

HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature): Test bar deflection of 0.01" (0.25 mm) with a load of 0.46 MPa (66 psi)

Modulus: MPa 

Tensile Strength: MPa

Fracture Elongation: Percent change in length at the point of failure under the tensile load

The modulus is a measure of the stiffness of a material; higher values will result in a stiffer object. Flexural is the measure against bending, whereas tensile is the measure against compression or tension. The strength is the measure of pressure (distributed force) the part can withstand before failure.

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