| Material | Pros | Cons | Printive Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polylactic Acid (PLA) | Cheap, easy to print, bioplastic | Brittle, hard to post-process with solvents | 195 - 210 |
| PolyVinyl Alcohol (PVA) | Dissolves in Water | Poor adhesion, prone to clog | 215 - 225 |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) | Cheap, stronger plastic than PLA, higher heat resistance, good surface finish, slightly flexible | Stringing, bed adhesion more difficult than PLA | 220 - 240 |
| Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) | Extremely flexible material | Slow to print | 220 - 240 |
| Polycarbonate |
- high temperature resistence - high impact and tensible strength - good electrical insulating properties |
- hygroscopic - high printing temperature - high warping |
260 - 280 |
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