Toronto 3D Print

MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE

Choose the right material

Compare real-world appearance, use cases and tradeoffs. Screen colours and filament batches may vary slightly.

MATERIAL FAMILY

PLA

Easy to print, detailed and ideal for most indoor projects.

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PLA Basic

PLA Basic

Best for
Prototypes, organizers, housings and everyday parts
Appearance
Clean surface, broad colour range, economical
Recommendation
Best all-round choice for most indoor prints
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PLA Matte

PLA Matte

Best for
Display models, decor and presentation pieces
Appearance
Soft, low-glare finish that hides layer lines
Recommendation
Premium visual finish; slightly less impact-resistant
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PLA Silk+

PLA Silk+

Best for
Awards, gifts, logos and decorative parts
Appearance
Glossy metallic-looking surface
Recommendation
Choose when appearance matters most
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PLA Pure

PLA Pure

Best for
Food-contact projects where a simpler PLA formulation is preferred
Appearance
Natural finish without added colour pigment
Recommendation
No food-safe epoxy coating; printed parts are not certified food-safe

MATERIAL FAMILY

PETG

A separate material family for tougher, heat- and moisture-resistant parts.

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PETG

PETG

Best for
Functional parts, brackets and moisture-prone areas
Appearance
Tougher and more heat/moisture resistant than PLA
Recommendation
Recommended for demanding functional use

MATERIAL FAMILY

ABS

A durable engineering material for strong, impact- and heat-resistant parts.

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ABS

ABS

Best for
Durable functional parts, enclosures and warmer environments
Appearance
Strong, impact-resistant and more heat-resistant than PLA
Recommendation
Best for indoor functional parts that need extra toughness

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Material & finished-part notes

Photos and screens are references only; colour may vary slightly by display, batch and lighting.

Layer lines, seams and support marks are normal characteristics of FDM printing.

PLA Pure is our preferred option for food-contact requests, but we do not provide food-safe epoxy coating or certify printed parts as food-safe.

Tell us about heat, outdoor, load-bearing or long-term water exposure so we can recommend the right material.

BAMBU LAB FILAMENT

Built around quality Bambu Lab filament

We use Bambu Lab filament extensively in daily production for stable, repeatable print results.

Consistent diameterEven extrusion supports dimensional accuracy and cleaner surfaces.
Reliable windingOrderly winding reduces tangles and interruptions on long prints.
Repeatable colour and finishMatching material lines produce more consistent colour and texture.
Well-tuned profilesMature profiles support dependable flow, layer bonding and speed.
The exact brand and batch may vary by colour, performance needs and stock. Tell us in the quote request if your project requires a specific filament.

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