Materials & colours
Choose your material.
How PLA, PETG and ABS differ, and which colours we stock.
PLA
The everyday default — easiest to print at fine detail, the widest colour range, and plant-based.
Properties
DetailExcellent
StrengthMedium
Heat~60 °C
OutdoorNo
Best for
- Display models & prototypes
- Miniatures and fine detail
- Indoor parts and enclosures
- Vivid, saturated colours
Not ideal for
- High heat — softens around 60 °C
- Heavy outdoor or UV exposure
- Load-bearing mechanical parts
Colours in stock
Black
Light Blue
Matte Blue
Bronze
Brown
Crystal
Gold
Dark Gray
Light Gray
Matte Gray
Grass Green
Green
Grey
Magenta
Fluorescent Orange
Orange
Hot Pink
Red
Silver
Violet
White
Fluorescent Yellow
Pure Yellow
PETG
Tougher and slightly flexible; water- and chemical-resistant, and handles heat and the outdoors better than PLA.
Properties
DetailGood
StrengthHigh
Heat~80 °C
OutdoorYes
Best for
- Functional parts & brackets
- Enclosures and housings
- Outdoor / damp environments
- Parts that take a knock
Not ideal for
- The very finest surface detail
- Stringy on intricate geometry
Colours in stock
Dark Beige
Black
Blue
Sky Blue
Starry Blue
Dark Brown
Clear
Emerald Green
Green
Grey
Orange
Sakura Pink
Cherry Red
Red
Transparent
White
Lemon Yellow
Yellow
ABS
Strong and heat-resistant to around 100 °C, and can be acetone-smoothed for a glossy finish.
Properties
DetailFair
StrengthHigh
Heat~100 °C
OutdoorLimited
Best for
- Mechanical & automotive parts
- Near-heat components
- Acetone-smoothed finishes
- Functional over fine
Not ideal for
- Fine surface detail
- More prone to warping
- Large flat parts
Need more than one colour in a part? Multi-colour prints of up to 4 colours are available via a manual quote. Start an order and mention it in the notes — we’ll set it up.
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