Tier List

PETG

PETG • Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified

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Supremely versatile, never really exceptional. A little harder to print than PLA but tougher, handles higher temperatures, and survives real-world punishment. One of the most transparent polymers with lowest friction.

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Print Settings
Print Temp220-250°C
Bed Temp70-85°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength72
Flexibility25
Heat Resistance65
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
Medium
Usability
Ease of Printing
(4/5)
Price Tier
$(Budget)
Pros
  • Tougher than PLA
  • Higher heat resistance
  • Very transparent
  • Low friction coefficient
  • Widely available
Cons
  • Overhangs sag badly
  • Supports won't release
  • Absorbs water faster
  • Not great for other people's models
  • Stringy if not tuned
Use Cases
Functional partsFood containersOutdoor itemsTransparent partsMechanical parts

Also known as: pet-g, polyethylene terephthalate

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab