Outdoor parts that stay put
As a class, PETG handles moisture and heat far better than PLA, which is why garden fittings, cable clips, and outdoor mounts default to it. For parts in year-round sun, reach for the darker colors.
See Matte PETGPETG · 1.75 MM ±0.03 · 1 KG
PETG
The core line. The one the carts come back for.
$11.99–$14.99 on Amazon US
10–16 rolls $81.99–$133.99 Bundle
PETG is the center of gravity of this catalog: the line that gets reordered, restocked, and bought by the box. Twelve colors cover the functional spectrum, and every spool ships the same way: dried for 24 hours before packaging, vacuum-sealed in a nylon bag with desiccant.
Chemically, PETG sits in the sweet spot between easy PLA and demanding ABS. It shrugs off water, tolerates heat that softens PLA, and prints without an enclosure. Brackets, planters, fixtures, housings: if the part has a job, this is the default answer.
COLOR LIBRARY
12 colors on the wall.
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Black
- White
- Brown
- Purple
- Orange
- Grey
- Pink
- Grass Green
Color names are shown in English as listed on Amazon.
THE DATASHEET
Every spool documented.
At a glance
- Best for
- Outdoor fixtures, mounts, and clips · Functional prototypes · Planters and garden hardware
- Nozzle temp
- 210–220 °C
- Bed temp
- 70–80 °C
- Price on Amazon US
- $11.99–$14.99
The spec sheet
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03 mm |
| Net weight | 1 kg |
| Nozzle temp | 210–220 °C |
| Bed temp | 70–80 °C |
| Packaging | Dried 24 h before packaging; vacuum-sealed in nylon bags + desiccant |
| Density | ~1.27 g/cm³ ⓘ |
Values shown are representative for this material class. Final figures come from the manufacturer's datasheet. Request the TDS for batch-specific data.
ⓘ = Industry-representative value
PRINT SETTINGS
Dial these in first.
210–220 °C
Nozzle temp
70–80 °C
Bed temp
USE-CASE GUIDANCE
Where it earns its keep.
Feeding a print farm
This is the line we sell by the box: bundles run 10 to 16 rolls, which is how farm operators actually buy. Same drying, same nylon-bag sealing on every roll, so the profile you tuned in January still holds on spool forty.
See PCTGWater contact without worry
Planters, hose guides, pump housings, aquarium fittings: PETG's water resistance is the reason it took this niche from ABS. Pair it with TPU gaskets where you need a seal.
See PLAPrint tips
- Run 210 to 220 °C with the bed at 70 to 80 °C.
- Slow the first layer and raise it slightly; PETG grips hard. Glue stick protects glass beds.
- If you see stringing, dry the opened spool before long prints.
- Keep part cooling moderate, around 30 to 50%, for stronger layer bonds.
THE HONEST BIT
Good at this. Not at that.
Every material has a job. Here is where this one belongs, and where it does not.
Best for
- Outdoor fixtures, mounts, and clips
- Functional prototypes
- Planters and garden hardware
- Print-farm production staples
- Parts that see water, sun, or a hot garage
Not ideal for
- Fine miniatures and crisp lettering; PLA is sharper pick PLA instead
- Parts that need more impact strength or clarity pick PCTG instead
- Anything that has to bend and bounce back pick TPU 98A instead
FAQ
Buyer questions, straight answers.
PETG or PLA: which one do I want?
If the part is decorative, PLA. If it has a job: holds a load, lives outside, touches water, sits in a car, pick PETG. That one question settles most carts.
Why the nylon bag and desiccant?
PETG absorbs moisture, and wet PETG strings badly. Every spool is dried for 24 hours before packaging and vacuum-sealed in a nylon bag with desiccant, so day one out of the bag prints the way it should.
What bundle options exist?
Boxes of 10 to 16 rolls on Amazon, priced as bundles. Farms standardize on them; the exact bundle price sits on the listing.
Does PETG need an enclosure?
No. An open printer with a 70 to 80 °C bed is enough. That is a real advantage over ABS for home shops.
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