Materials
TPU
In stockFlexible parts, grips, seals, phone cases.
A rubber-like material, 95A on the Shore scale, about as firm as a shoe sole. Bends, grips and springs back. Slow to print, so it costs more per gram, but there is nothing else that does the job.
At a glance
Price£0.16 per g
StrengthFlexible
Max working temperature60 °C
Layer heights0.12, 0.2, 0.28 mm
Colours in stock3
Outdoor useYes
Density1.21 g/cm³
Figures from the filament manufacturer, measured at 100% infill. Printed parts are weaker across the layers.
Photo: a part printed in TPU, close enough to see the layers, white background
When to choose it, and when not to
Good for
- Grips and handles
- Seals, gaskets and feet
- Phone cases and bumpers
- Anything that has to bend without breaking
Not the right choice for
- Rigid parts
- Small holes and fine detail
How it's printed
Nozzle0.4 mm
Nozzle temperature230 °C
Bed40 °C, smooth plate
SpeedSlow, direct drive
Colours in stock
Black
Yellow
White
Parts printed in TPU
Photo: a yellow TPU phone stand