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Core Standard Filaments (1-15)
Polylactic Acid (PLA) — Poly(lactic acid); repeating unit from lactic acid (plant-based polyester).
Polylactic Acid Plus (PLA+ / Tough PLA) — Modified PLA with additives for toughness.
High-Speed / Rapid PLA — Optimized PLA for faster printing (same base chemistry).
Matte PLA — PLA with matting agents.
Silk PLA — PLA with silk-like sheen additives.
Glow-in-the-Dark PLA — PLA + phosphorescent additives.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) — Terpolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene.
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) — Similar to ABS but with acrylate instead of butadiene for UV resistance.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) — Copolymer of PET with glycol modification.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET / rPET) — Poly(ethylene terephthalate); recycled versions common.
Polycarbonate (PC) — Bisphenol A + phosgene-derived carbonate linkages.
Nylon 6 (PA6) — Polycaprolactam; repeating -[NH-(CH₂)₅-CO]- units.
Nylon 12 (PA12) — From laurolactam; longer chain polyamide.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU 85A/90A/95A) — Segmented polyurethane with soft and hard blocks.
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) — Similar to TPU but often styrenic or olefin-based.
Composite / Reinforced Variants (16-45)
PLA-CF (Carbon Fiber PLA) — PLA matrix + short carbon fibers.
PETG-CF — PETG + carbon fiber.
ABS-CF — ABS + carbon fiber.
ASA-CF — ASA + carbon fiber.
PA6-CF (Nylon 6 Carbon Fiber) — PA6 + carbon fiber.
PAHT-CF (High-Temp Nylon CF) — High-temperature polyamide + CF.
PPA-CF (Polyphthalamide CF) — Aromatic polyamide + carbon fiber (very strong).
PPS-CF (Polyphenylene Sulfide CF) — PPS matrix + carbon fiber.
PET-CF — PET + carbon fiber.
PLA-GF (Glass Fiber PLA) — PLA + glass fibers.
ABS-GF — ABS + glass fiber.
PA6-GF (Nylon 6 Glass Fiber) — PA6 + glass fiber.
PC-CF — Polycarbonate + carbon fiber.
PC-GF — Polycarbonate + glass fiber.
Nylon GF — Generic polyamide + glass fiber.
Carbon Fiber Filled (generic base) — Various bases + chopped CF.
Glass Fiber Filled (generic) — Various bases + GF.
Kevlar Fiber Reinforced — Aramid fiber in polymer matrix (rare in FDM).
Conductive PLA — PLA + carbon black/graphene for conductivity.
Conductive ABS — ABS + conductive fillers.
Magnetic Iron PLA — PLA + iron powder (ferromagnetic).
Stainless Steel Filled PLA — PLA + stainless steel powder.
Bronze Filled PLA — PLA + bronze powder.
Copper Filled PLA — PLA + copper powder.
Aluminum Filled PLA — PLA + aluminum powder.
Wood Filled PLA (Wood PLA) — PLA + wood fibers (pine, cedar, bamboo, etc.).
Bamboo Filled PLA — PLA + bamboo fibers.
Cork Filled — PLA or similar + cork particles.
Stone / Sandstone Filled PLA — PLA + mineral fillers for stone look.
Marble Filled PLA — PLA + marble/calcium carbonate powder.
Engineering & High-Performance (46-70)
Polycarbonate (PC) FR — Flame-retardant polycarbonate.
Polypropylene (PP) — Repeating -[CH₂-CH(CH₃)]- units.
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) — Polystyrene with rubber modifiers.
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) — Water-soluble support; -[CH₂-CH(OH)]- units.
Butenediol Vinyl Alcohol (BVOH) — Advanced water-soluble support.
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA / Acrylic) — Poly(methyl methacrylate).
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) — Used for smooth/Polysmooth prints.
Copolyester (CPE / nGen) — Modified PET-like copolyester.
PCTG — Glycol-modified PCT (tougher PET variant).
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) — High-temp engineering polymer with ether/ketone linkages.
PEKK — Similar to PEEK but different ketone arrangement.
PEI (Polyetherimide / Ultem) — High-performance amorphous thermoplastic.
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) — Sulfur-linked aromatic rings.
PPA (Polyphthalamide) — Semi-aromatic nylon.
Acetal (POM) — Polyoxymethylene; -[CH₂-O]- repeating.
PTFE-like / Low-friction variants — Rare, often filled.
SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene) — Flexible styrenic block copolymer.
PC-PBT Blend — Polycarbonate + polybutylene terephthalate alloy.
Nylon 6/66 Copolymer — Blend of PA6 and PA66.
Flame Retardant PLA — PLA with FR additives.
High-Temperature PLA (HTPLA) — Annealable PLA for higher heat resistance.
Annealable PLA — Same as above, post-print heat treatable.
Recycled PLA (rPLA) — PLA from recycled sources.
Recycled PETG (rPETG) — Recycled PETG.
Bio-based PETG — Plant-derived versions of PETG.
Flexible, Specialty & Exotic (71-100)
TPU 85A — Softer Shore hardness TPU.
TPU 90A — Medium flexibility TPU.
TPU 95A — Harder TPU.
TPU for AMS — Specialized for multi-material systems.
TPE Flexible — Generic flexible elastomer.
Soft PLA / Flexible PLA — PLA blended for slight flexibility.
Silicone-like TPU — Advanced flexible variants.
Foaming PLA (Lightweight PLA) — Expands during print for lighter parts.
Gradient / Rainbow PLA — Multi-color filament (same base).
Transparent / Clear PETG — Clear versions.
Glow-in-the-Dark PETG — PETG base with glow additives.
Metal Composite (generic high-load) — 50-85% metal powder in PLA/ABS.
Wood Composite variants — Different wood species mixes.
Ceramic Filled — Clay/mineral filled for post-fireable prints.
Graphene Filled PLA — For enhanced conductivity/strength.
Carbon Nanotube Filled — Advanced conductive composites.
ESD Safe (Electrostatic Dissipative) — Special filled for electronics safety.
Antibacterial PLA — With silver or other additives.
Food-Safe PETG — Certified variants.
Medical Grade PC — Biocompatible versions.
Wax / Castable Filament — For lost-wax casting.
HIPS (as support) — Dissolvable in limonene.
PVA (as support) — Water-soluble.
BVOH (as support) — Improved water-soluble.
Amphora / Tritan Copolyester — Durable clear copolyester.
PolySmooth PVB — For vapor-smoothed finishes.
Ultem 9085 / 1010 variants — Specific PEI grades.
PEEK GF — Glass-filled PEEK.
PEEK CF — Carbon-filled PEEK (industrial).
Generic Composite Blend — Custom mixes (e.g., CF + GF hybrids).