Tier List

TPE

TPE • Thermoplastic Elastomer

F

Both flexible AND stretchy - but your extruder's drive gears will squash it flat. Must crank extrusion multiplier but hard to predict how much. Pours out of nozzle like runny fluid. Prints usually look terrible.

flexible
Print Settings
Print Temp200-230°C
Bed Temp30-50°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength30
Flexibility95
Heat Resistance45
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(1/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Very stretchy
Cons
  • Drive gears squash it flat
  • Unpredictable extrusion
  • Prints look terrible
  • SEBS does everything better
Use Cases
Nothing - use SEBS instead

Also known as: thermoplastic elastomer, stretchy filament

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab