Tier List

Matte PLA

Matte PLA • Polylactic Acid + Plant Fiber Composite

B

Plant pulp composite that gives prints a springy satin surface. Can be dropped, struck, sanded, painted, and carved - unlike other PLAs. Semi-flexible which isn't always what you want.

compositeBased on PLA
Print Settings
Print Temp200-220°C
Bed Temp50-60°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength58
Flexibility30
Heat Resistance35
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Can be sanded and painted
  • Won't shatter when dropped
  • Soft, pleasant texture
  • Even sounds soft
Cons
  • Absorbs humidity faster
  • More likely to jam
  • Semi-flexible (not always wanted)
  • Situational use case
Use Cases
Parts needing post-processingSanded/painted propsImpact-resistant decorative items

Also known as: satin pla, fiber pla

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab