Tier List

PET / HTPET

PET • Polyethylene Terephthalate (Bottle Grade / High Temperature)

B

PETG without the glycol plasticizer. Stiffer, tougher, shinier than PETG. Devastating to bare glass and PEI plates. Basically super PETG but you will suffer printing it. Easier than nylon or polycarbonate though.

engineeringEnclosure Required
Print Settings
Print Temp275-310°C
Bed Temp80-100°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength78
Flexibility18
Heat Resistance82
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Stiffer than PETG
  • Tougher than PETG
  • Better heat resistance
  • Beautiful clarity
Cons
  • Prints at 275°C minimum
  • Destroys build surfaces
  • Worse overhangs than PETG
  • Worse warping than PETG
  • Very hygroscopic
Use Cases
High-temp containersClear partsMechanical components

Also known as: bpet, htpet, high temp pet, bottle grade pet

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab