Best forBest all-around upgrade for tougher everyday parts
Heat profileModerate
FinishSlightly glossier, durable finish
Available colorsBlack, White
Material snapshot
PETG technical and buying overview
Best all-around upgrade for tougher everyday partsChoose PETG when you need a more durable, water-resistant, and weather-resistant part than PLA without moving into carbon-fiber materials.
Available colors
BlackWhite
Property
Value
Density
1.29 g/cm3
Tensile strength
42 +/- 2 MPa
Elongation at break
8.9% +/- 1.5%
Flexural strength
68 +/- 2 MPa
Flexural modulus
2097 +/- 173 MPa
Impact strength
87.6 +/- 4.2 kJ/m2
Heat deflection temperature
72 C
Vicat softening temperature
70 C
Melting point
216 C
Nozzle temperature
240-270 C
Bed temperature
65-70 C
Drying guidance
60 +/- 5 C for 8 hours
Recommended print speed
< 600 mm/s
Filament dimensional tolerance
+/- 0.02 mm
Best fit
When to choose PETG
Use this whenChoose PETG when you need a more durable, water-resistant, and weather-resistant part than PLA without moving into carbon-fiber materials.Best forFunctional parts that need better toughness than PLA, Outdoor or utility parts exposed to water and weatherWatch-outsProjects where maximum stiffness matters more than toughness, Very high-heat environments
FAQ
Questions buyers ask on this topic
When should I choose PETG?Choose PETG when you need a more durable, water-resistant, and weather-resistant part than PLA without moving into carbon-fiber materials.What colors are currently available in PETG?Current offered colors: Black, White.