Our Filaments

Our Filaments

Premium 3D Printing Materials by SUNLU & 3P3D Printing Co

At 3P3D Printing Co, we only print with filaments that we trust.
All materials are tested in-house on our Bambu Lab and Creality printers to guarantee strength, finish, and safety.

We proudly use SUNLU as our primary filament brand — known for outstanding consistency, rich colour, and precision diameter control — and we supplement this with specialist engineering-grade materials for demanding projects.

Every filament we use is UKCA / CE compliant and meets EN71-3 toy-safety standards, ensuring our models and toys are safe for all ages.


Our Filament Range:

PLA (Polylactic Acid)

Best for: Toys, figures, decorative and prototype prints
Temp: 190–220 °C | Bed: 50–60 °C

  • Easy to print, eco-friendly, and highly detailed
  • Low warp, ideal for multicolour AMS printing
  • Available in matte, silk, metallic, glow and transparent finishes

Our most popular filament for general printing and creative designs.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)

Best for: Functional parts, bottle openers, enclosures and tool organisers
Temp: 230–250 °C | Bed: 70–90 °C

  • Strong, durable and slightly flexible
  • Excellent layer adhesion and chemical resistance
  • Ideal for both indoor and light-outdoor applications

A perfect balance between strength and printability.

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)

Best for: Flexible parts such as phone stands, vibration mounts, gaskets and straps
Temp: 210–240 °C | Bed: 50–60 °C

  • Highly flexible, elastic and impact-resistant
  • Excellent layer bonding and abrasion resistance
  • Ideal for products requiring flexibility and strength

Used for our flexible, shock-absorbing and ergonomic prints.

PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)

Best for: Support material for dual-extrusion or complex models
Temp: 190–220 °C | Bed: 50–60 °C

  • Water-soluble support material
  • Excellent adhesion to PLA and PETG
  • Dissolves cleanly in warm water for smooth undersides

Used as soluble support for high-detail or overhanging prints.

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Best for: Transparent and food-contact prototypes (non-contact use)
Temp: 230–250 °C | Bed: 70–90 °C

  • Strong, glossy and naturally clear
  • Better layer adhesion than standard PLA
  • Great for cosmetic or semi-transparent parts

Used where clarity and durability are needed.

PA (Nylon)

Best for: Mechanical parts and components requiring strength and flexibility
Temp: 240–270 °C | Bed: 80–100 °C

  • High toughness and wear resistance
  • Slight flexibility and vibration absorption
  • Must be kept dry for best results

Used for durable, high-stress parts and engineering prototypes.

PA6-CF (Carbon Fibre Nylon 6)

Best for: Structural and load-bearing components
Temp: 260–290 °C | Bed: 80–110 °C

  • Extremely strong and rigid with carbon-fibre reinforcement
  • Withstands high pressure and temperature (120 °C +)
  • Excellent for jigs, fixtures and components designed to be sat or leaned on

Our strongest material – aluminium-like stiffness and outstanding dimensional accuracy.

PA12-CF (Carbon Fibre Nylon 12)

Best for: High-strength parts needing flexibility and moisture resistance
Temp: 250–280 °C | Bed: 80–100 °C

  • Carbon-fibre infused, slightly more ductile than PA6-CF
  • Low moisture absorption and excellent impact resistance
  • Perfect for automotive or outdoor mechanical components

Combines high durability with environmental stability.

PC (Polycarbonate)

Best for: High-temperature, impact-resistant tooling and mechanical parts
Temp: 260–300 °C | Bed: 100–110 °C

  • Exceptional strength, clarity and heat tolerance
  • Slightly flexible but incredibly tough
  • Requires enclosure and dry filament for best results

Ideal for demanding engineering projects and precision components.

ABS & ASA

Best for: Engineering housings, enclosures and high-temperature parts
Temp: 240–260 °C | Bed: 90–110 °C

  • High impact and thermal resistance
  • Smooth surface finish – can be vapour-smoothed
  • ASA adds UV-resistance for outdoor durability

Used for workshop fixtures and weather-resistant parts.

Specialty Finishes

We also supply special finishes for selected filaments:

  • Silk & Matte PLA
  • Glow-in-the-Dark PLA
  • Wood & Marble PLA
  • Transparent PET / PC
  • Carbon & Glass Fibre Blends

All specialty materials can be printed in custom colours upon request.

Quality, Compliance & Testing

All filaments used at 3P3D Printing Co are:

  • UKCA & CE marked
  • EN71-3 tested for toy safety
  • Dimensional tolerance: ± 0.02 mm
  • Individually inspected before printing
  • Sourced from trusted suppliers: SUNLU, Polymaker and eSUN

From toys to industrial prototypes, every product is made with certified, reliable materials.


Filament Comparison Chart

Material Tensile Strength (MPa) Rigidity Flexibility Heat Resistance (°C) Moisture Absorption
PLA 60 High Low 55–60 Low
PETG 65 Medium-High Medium 80–90 Low
TPU 50 Low Very High 70–80 Low
PVA 35 Low High 50–60 High (Water Soluble)
PET 65 High Medium 90–100 Low
PA (Nylon) 70 Medium Medium-High 110–120 High
PA6-CF 85–95 Very High Low 120 + Medium
PA12-CF 80–90 High Medium 110 + Low
PC 70–80 High Medium-Low 120 + Medium
ABS 45–55 Medium Medium 100 Medium
ASA 45–55 Medium Medium 100 Low


Need Help Choosing the Right Filament?

Unsure which material suits your project?
Our team can recommend the best filament based on strength, flexibility, temperature, and finish requirements — or provide test samples for comparison.

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🌐 Website: www.3p3dprintingco.co.uk

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