| PLA | Polylactide | 1.24 g/cm³ | 58 MPa (Yield) | Not specified | Biodegradable material | Low; intended for everyday use | Best for detailed prototyping and everyday items | Shiny finish | Biodegradable, user friendly, best choice for everyday use, shiny surface finish |
| PETG | Poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET | 1.27 g/cm³ | 25 MPa (Yield) | Not specified | High mechanical durability; odour-free | Combines properties of PLA and ABS | High mechanical durability | Shiny finish | Combines advantages of PLA and ABS, odour-free printing, shiny surface finish |
| PETG MATT | Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG) and mineral fillers | 1.35 g/cm³ | 45 MPa (Yield) | UV Stabilized for better outdoor longevity | Sensitive to humidity; requires dry storage | Not specified | High stiffness and durability | Premium Matte; hides layer lines | UV stabilization, high quality matte surface, high durability, large stiffness |
| Smart ABS | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer | 1.05 g/cm³ | 460 kg/cm² (Yield) | Not specified | Low water absorption compared to standard ABS | High impact resistance | High stiffness with reduced warping (0.5-0.7%) | High gloss; easy to sand or drill | High impact resistance and stiffness, high gloss, reduced warping (0.5-0.7%) |
| ASA | Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate copolymer | 1.07 g/cm³ | 46 MPa | Excellent; specifically designed for external exposure | Sensitive to humidity during storage | Resistant to changing weather conditions | High impact and thermal resistance (92°C Vicat) | Shiny finish | Resistance to external exposure, changing weather conditions and UV resistance, shiny surface finish |
| TPU 95A | Thermoplastic polyurethane | 1.21 g/cm³ | 32 N/mm² | Not specified | Must be kept out of moisture | High abrasion and tear resistance | Highly Flexible; 350% elongation at break | Shiny finish | Up to 350% elongation at break, Shore 95A, high tensile and tear resistance, shiny surface finish |
| PA6 Low Warp | Polycaprolactam | 1.15 g/cm³ | 50 MPa | Not specified | High water absorption (up to 9.5% at saturation) | Resistant to fuels, oils, and grease | Nxtreme mechanical strength and impact resistance | Industrial construction look | Low processing shrinkage, high mechanical strength, chemical resistance to fuels and oils |
