PETG 3D printing
PETG is tough with a little flex, and it's food-safe — it resists moisture and chemicals and won't shatter. It's a durability step up from PLA for parts that take the occasional knock.
Starting price
$8.99 / part
Tough with a little flex, and food-safe — resists moisture and chemicals. A durability step up from PLA that won't shatter. Great for containers, bottles, brackets, and parts that take the occasional knock.
Properties
- Strength
- High, tougher than PLA
- Flexibility
- Slight
- Heat resistance
- Medium
- Water / food
- Food-safe and water-resistant
- Finish
- Glossy; slight stringing up close
- Density
- 1.27 g/cm³
Best for
- Containers, bottles, and organizers
- Brackets and parts that flex without cracking
- Food-contact parts (with a food-safe finish)
- Parts that need water and chemical resistance
Consider something else for
- Ultra-fine detail display models — PLA prints crisper