Materials & quality
Instant quotes print in PLA+, in stocked colours, at one of three quality presets. Specialist filaments are available as custom requests.
We print in PLA+
One material, done properly. PLA+ is a toughened version of PLA — the most reliable FDM material there is — with better layer adhesion and impact resistance than standard PLA, and a clean matt finish. It covers the vast majority of everyday parts: brackets, organisers, enclosures, replacement clips, prototypes, display pieces.
- Strength
- Comparable to injection-moulded plastic for light-duty parts; choose the Strong preset for anything load-bearing.
- Heat
- Softens around 55–60 °C — fine indoors, but don't leave it on a car dashboard or next to a radiator.
- Finish
- Matt surface with visible but tidy layer lines. 0.2 mm layers look great at arm's length.
- Outdoors
- Indoor use recommended. PLA+ handles the odd rain shower but degrades slowly in year-round UV and heat.
Not suitable for food contact or high-temperature applications. Largest single part: 250 × 250 × 250 mm.
Colours
5 single-colour PLA+ options, always in stock. Each swatch is the exact filament shade your part prints in.
Already painted your model? Submit its 3MF through the custom print form.
- Black#212721
- White#EFF0F1
- Grey#B1B3B3
- Blue#003594
- Red#E10600
Quality presets
Every quote lets you switch between three presets. Same material, different layer height and infill: pick by what the part needs to do.
| Preset | Layers | Infill |
|---|---|---|
| DraftFast & light — visual prototypes, fit checks | 0.28 mm | 10% |
| StandardOur default — clean finish, everyday strength | 0.2 mm | 15% |
| StrongDense infill — brackets, mounts, functional parts | 0.2 mm | 30% |
See the difference: finish options
Most parts look great with our standard setup. For tiny details or a cleaner underside, two optional upgrades are available on your quote.
Smooth underside
The face that sits on the print bed takes on the bed's surface.
Choose it on your quote. +£2 once — it applies to every part in the order.
Illustrations — the effect is subtle on larger parts and most noticeable on small features.
Other materials, by request
Our machine also runs PETG (tougher outdoors, slightly flexible), TPU (rubber-like, flexible), PVA supports, PLA-CF and PETG-CF. These aren’t quoted online — instant quotes are PLA+ only — but you can upload the file through our custom print request and we’ll confirm availability and price.
Not sure what to choose? Compare PLA+, PETG, ASA and other materials, or read which print quality to pick.
Upload a model, see your price
The quote reads your file and prices it in PLA+ at the quality you choose. Colours and presets can be changed on the quote.