PLA
Polylactic acidThe go-to choice. Easy to print, a neat finish and the widest choice of colours.
Suitable for: Decorations, figurines, indoor parts and prototypes.
Pros
- Prints most accurately, with crisp details
- The widest choice of colours and finishes: matt, satin, marble, glitter
- Made from plant-based raw materials and gives off no smell during printing
Cons
- Softens from around 55 °C, so not for a hot car or next to a heater
- Brittle: breaks rather than bends
- Fades and weakens in full sun