Filament database

Recommended nozzle and bed temperatures, density and drying settings for 41 popular filaments, summarised from manufacturer data sheets.

Verified November 2026 · manufacturer data sheets

Filament	Type	Nozzle	Bed	Density	$/kg*
Bambu Lab PLA Basic	PLA	190–230°C	35–65°C	1.26	20
Bambu Lab PLA Matte	PLA	190–230°C	35–65°C	1.32	22
Bambu Lab PETG HF	PETG	230–260°C	65–80°C	1.25	22
Bambu Lab ABS	ABS	240–270°C	80–100°C	1.05	22
Bambu Lab ASA	ASA	240–270°C	90–100°C	1.05	26
Bambu Lab TPU 95A HF	TPU	210–240°C	30–35°C	1.22	32
Bambu Lab PLA-CF	PLA-CF	210–240°C	35–65°C	1.22	30
Prusament PLA	PLA	205–225°C	50–60°C	1.24	25
Prusament PETG	PETG	240–250°C	80–90°C	1.27	25
Prusament ASA	ASA	250–265°C	100–110°C	1.07	30
Prusament PC Blend	PC	265–285°C	100–115°C	1.22	40
Prusament rPLA	PLA	205–225°C	50–60°C	1.24	22
Polymaker PolyTerra PLA	PLA	190–230°C	25–60°C	1.31	20
Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro	PLA	190–230°C	25–60°C	1.22	24
Polymaker PolyLite PETG	PETG	230–240°C	70–80°C	1.25	22
Polymaker PolyLite ASA	ASA	240–260°C	75–95°C	1.1	27
Polymaker PolyMax PLA	PLA	190–230°C	25–60°C	1.17	32
Polymaker PolyFlex TPU95	TPU	210–230°C	25–60°C	1.22	35
Polymaker PA6-CF	Nylon	280–300°C	25–50°C	1.17	70
eSUN PLA+	PLA	205–225°C	45–60°C	1.23	18
eSUN PETG	PETG	230–250°C	70–80°C	1.27	19
eSUN ABS+	ABS	230–250°C	95–110°C	1.04	19
eSUN eTPU-95A	TPU	200–220°C	40–60°C	1.21	28
eSUN ePA-CF	Nylon	240–270°C	70–90°C	1.14	55
Overture PLA	PLA	190–220°C	50–60°C	1.24	17
Overture PETG	PETG	230–250°C	70–80°C	1.27	18
Overture TPU	TPU	200–230°C	40–60°C	1.21	26
Hatchbox PLA	PLA	180–210°C	50–60°C	1.24	23
Hatchbox PETG	PETG	230–260°C	80–90°C	1.27	25
Sunlu PLA	PLA	190–220°C	50–60°C	1.24	15
Sunlu PETG	PETG	230–250°C	70–80°C	1.27	16
Elegoo PLA	PLA	190–220°C	45–60°C	1.24	15
Elegoo Rapid PETG	PETG	230–260°C	70–80°C	1.27	17
Creality Hyper PLA	PLA	190–230°C	45–65°C	1.24	17
Creality Hyper PETG	PETG	230–260°C	70–80°C	1.27	19
Creality Hyper ABS	ABS	240–280°C	90–105°C	1.04	20
Atomic Filament PETG	PETG	235–250°C	70–80°C	1.27	33
Proto-pasta HTPLA	PLA	195–220°C	50–60°C	1.24	40
Proto-pasta Carbon Fiber PLA	PLA-CF	195–225°C	50–60°C	1.3	50
Fiberlogy Easy PETG	PETG	220–250°C	70–90°C	1.27	27
ColorFabb nGen	PETG	220–240°C	75–85°C	1.2	35

*Typical US street price for a 1 kg spool; prices change often.

Materials at a glance

PLA

Easiest to print, low warp, rigid. Softens around 55–60°C, so it is a poor choice for hot cars or outdoor sun.

PETG

Tougher and more heat resistant than PLA, food-contact grades exist, strings more. Bonds strongly to smooth PEI.

ABS

Heat resistant and machinable but warps; needs an enclosure and ventilation.

ASA

Like ABS with much better UV and weather resistance. Ideal for outdoor parts.

TPU

Flexible and abrasion resistant. Print slowly; direct drive extruders handle it best.

Nylon

Very tough and wear resistant but absorbs moisture fast. Dry it and print from a dry box.

Strong and heat resistant. Needs high temperatures and an enclosure.

PLA-CF

Stiff and matte with fewer visible layer lines. Abrasive: use a hardened nozzle.