PLA 180 – 220 °C
Polylactic Acid
1.24 g/cm³
- Excellent dimensional accuracy
- Low warp on open printers
- Biodegradable, low odour
Best for: Prototypes, fit checks, display models, artwork
Softens around 60 °C — not for heat-facing parts.
Materials guide
Every material we stock,
priced in the open.
Thirteen materials. Two rates. No mystery markup. The right call for marine, structural, flexible, or decorative work — confirmed in your quote before you spend a dollar.
We stock thirteen 3D printing materials from flexible TPU to carbon-fibre-reinforced ASA, each priced per gram at two transparent rates. Pick by environment — sun, salt, flex, or load — and we confirm the exact material and cost in your quote.
In-house · New Brunswick
Every spool on this rack is in the shop right now.
PLA through ASA-CF — printed on our own hardware, to our own quality standard. High-temp materials (PEEK, PEI, PPS) are coordinated through a vetted partner and quoted transparently.
Get a quoteWhat does each material cost per gram?
Customer pricing applies to any single order. Maker pricing unlocks at 20+ identical units. Both rates include material — machine time and shipping are itemised separately on every quote. Prices in CAD.
| Material | Customer /g | Maker /g | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | $0.09 /g | $0.06 /g | Prototypes, fit checks, display models |
| PLA+ | $0.12 /g | $0.08 /g | Tougher prototypes, snap-fits, housings |
| PLA Specialty | $0.14 /g | $0.09 /g | Galaxy, silk, wood-fill — visual/display |
| PETG | $0.11 /g | $0.07 /g | Outdoor parts, general functional use |
| TPU 95A | $0.18 /g | $0.12 /g | Seals, bumpers, grips — firm flex |
| TPU 87A | $0.20 /g | $0.13 /g | Hatch seals, dock fenders — soft flex |
| ABS | $0.13 /g | $0.08 /g | Heat-facing parts, enclosures, smooth finish |
| ASA | $0.13 /g | $0.08 /g | Marine and outdoor — UV-stable, no yellowing |
| PC | $0.32 /g | $0.22 /g | High-impact structural, sustained 120 °C |
| PLA-CF | $0.30 /g | $0.21 /g | Stiff, lightweight brackets — easy post-process |
| PETG-CF | $0.35 /g | $0.25 /g | Stiff structural, drone frames, marine load |
| ASA-GF | $0.28 /g | $0.19 /g | Stiff + UV-stable outdoor structural |
| ASA-CF | $0.38 /g | $0.27 /g | Marine structural — stiff + UV-stable + light |
Maker rate: 20+ identical units per order. Machine time and shipping quoted separately. More materials available on request — if you don't see yours, email us.
Which filament handles my project?
Each material has a specific operating envelope — temp range, stiffness, UV stability, flexibility. Here is the full detail for every material we stock.
PLA+ 200 – 230 °C
PLA Plus (enhanced)
1.24 g/cm³
- Stronger impact resistance than standard PLA
- Better layer adhesion
- Still easy to sand and paint
Best for: Functional enclosures, snap-fits, consumer housings
Drop-in upgrade from PLA when parts need to survive daily handling.
PETG 230 – 250 °C
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
1.27 g/cm³
- ~80 °C continuous heat resistance
- Low shrinkage, minimal warp
- Good chemical resistance
Best for: Outdoor functional parts, general engineering brackets, containers
Food-safe grades available — confirm in quote request.
TPU 95A 220 – 240 °C
Thermoplastic Polyurethane · Shore 95A
1.21 g/cm³
- Firm flex — compresses under load, springs back
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Good oil and UV resistance
Best for: Gaskets, vibration dampeners, grip sleeves, protective bumpers
95A is firm enough to hold shape under most loads.
TPU 87A 220 – 235 °C
Thermoplastic Polyurethane · Shore 87A
1.20 g/cm³
- Noticeably softer and more conforming than 95A
- Excellent tear resistance
- Seals complex geometry reliably
Best for: Hatch seals, dock fenders, line stoppers, wearable components
Choose 87A when the part needs to squeeze into a gap or conform to a curved surface.
ABS 230 – 250 °C
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
1.05 g/cm³
- ~100 °C continuous heat resistance
- Can be acetone-vapour smoothed
- Widely used — easy to source replacements
Best for: Heat-facing enclosures, automotive parts, post-processed display work
Printed in an enclosure to prevent delamination. Good long-term durability.
ASA 240 – 260 °C
Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate
1.05 g/cm³
- UV-stable — holds colour and structure outdoors for years
- ~100 °C heat resistance
- Salt-spray and moisture resistant
Best for: Marine and outdoor parts, signage, anything that sees sustained sun and salt
The default choice for anything going outside on a boat or dock.
PC 260 – 300 °C
Polycarbonate
1.20 g/cm³
- Exceptional impact strength — nearly unbreakable at practical part sizes
- Sustained 120 °C heat resistance
- Optically clear grades available
Best for: High-load structural brackets, under-hood automotive, transparent panels
Requires a hardened nozzle and enclosure. We have both — factor a small surcharge for setup.
PLA-CF 200 – 230 °C
PLA Carbon Fibre
1.30 g/cm³
- Significantly stiffer than plain PLA without the weight penalty
- Excellent surface finish for a CF material
- Easy to sand and drill post-print
Best for: Lightweight stiff brackets, precision parts, jigs and fixtures
Best CF choice when heat resistance isn't critical. Easier post-processing than PETG-CF or ASA-CF.
PETG-CF 235 – 255 °C
PETG Carbon Fibre
1.30 g/cm³
- ~40 % stiffer than plain PETG
- Low weight, high stiffness-to-mass ratio
- Good chemical and moisture resistance
Best for: Structural marine parts, drone frames, stiff load-bearing brackets
The go-to when you need a stiff part that lives outdoors without UV degradation concerns.
ASA-GF 245 – 265 °C
ASA Glass Fibre
1.35 g/cm³
- 25–35 % stiffer than plain ASA
- UV-stable, holds colour outdoors
- Better dimensional stability under load
Best for: Structural outdoor parts where stiffness and weathering resistance both matter
GF adds stiffness at lower cost than CF while keeping full ASA UV resistance.
ASA-CF 245 – 265 °C
ASA Carbon Fibre
1.35 g/cm³
- Best of both — CF stiffness + ASA UV stability
- Lightweight, strong, weather-proof
- Hardened nozzle required (we have it)
Best for: Marine structural parts, load-bearing outdoor brackets, race and performance applications
Premium choice for marine environments. Stiff, light, and UV-stable — nothing else checks every box.
+MORE on request
Need something not listed?
HIPS · Nylon · PVA · Specialty grades
- HIPS for dissolvable support structures
- Nylon 12 for engineering applications
- PVA for complex support removal
- Specialty and limited-edition filaments by arrangement
Contact us: If your job needs a specific material grade, email [email protected] with the requirement. We source, confirm compatibility, and quote transparently.
Email the shopWhat printers do we run?
Six machines, each chosen for a specific capability gap. The Prusa Core One L handles the full engineering material list. The others add speed, build volume, and multi-colour capability. The right printer is assigned automatically per job.
Sponsored by Prusa Research
Prusa Core One L
The workhorse. Hardened-steel nozzle, precision temperature control. Handles everything from flexible TPU to carbon-filled PETG without compromise.
- Build volume
- 350 × 350 × 350 mm
- Max nozzle
- 320 °C (high-temp hotend)
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · TPU · ABS · ASA · PETG-CF · PLA-CF · ASA-CF · ASA-GF · PC
High-speed production
Creality K1 (modified)
Modified for production throughput. Best-in-class speed for PLA and PETG runs. Good for rapid iteration and short-run production.
- Build volume
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
- Max nozzle
- 300 °C
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · ABS · ASA
Large-format prints
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
Oversized build volume for large decorative pieces, bulkhead panels, and marine fascias that need to print in one piece.
- Build volume
- 420 × 420 × 480 mm
- Max nozzle
- 260 °C
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · TPU · ABS
Multi-colour precision
Bambu A1
Precision multi-colour capability. Used for branded and colour-specific parts where layer accuracy and colour registration matter.
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Max nozzle
- 260 °C
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · TPU
Dual-extrusion specialist
Bibo 2
Dual-extrusion for two-material or two-colour prints in a single pass. Useful for soluble support removal on complex geometries.
- Build volume
- 214 × 186 × 160 mm
- Max nozzle
- 260 °C
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · ABS · ASA
Original fleet member
Original fleet member
Prusa MK2.5S
The original. Still in rotation for smaller runs. Reliable and proven — Prusa's bed levelling and filament detection make it a solid backup unit.
- Build volume
- 250 × 210 × 200 mm
- Max nozzle
- 300 °C
PLA · PLA+ · PETG · ABS
The Prusa Core One L is sponsored by Prusa Research — the reason we can run the full engineering material list in-house, with the precision a production run needs.
What about high-temp engineering materials?
Materials that require sustained nozzle temperatures above 320 °C need specialist hardware we do not own in-house. We coordinate those jobs through a vetted partner.
What needs a partner
Specialist materials
- PEEK — ≈ 380 °C nozzle, enclosed heated chamber
- PEI / ULTEM — ≈ 360 °C, aerospace-grade stiffness
- PPS / PPSU — ≈ 360 °C, chemical and flame resistance
These jobs require a written quote and partner scheduling. Lead time varies. Email us first — we will tell you whether the job actually needs a high-temp material, or whether ASA-CF or PC can do the same thing at a fraction of the cost and turnaround.
How it works
- 01You email the requirement — material, geometry, quantity.
- 02We review and confirm whether it genuinely needs high-temp, or whether a lower-temp alternative works.
- 03If high-temp is required, we coordinate with the partner and send you a full quote at cost — no markup.
- 04You approve, we coordinate production, you receive the parts.
Ready to print
The right material.
The right price.
Quoted before you commit.
Send dimensions, a photo, or a file. We confirm the material, calculate the weight, and quote the total before you approve anything. Ships from New Brunswick — anywhere in Canada and worldwide.
Questions about materials and pricing.
What is the difference between customer and maker pricing?
Customer pricing applies to one-off and small orders. Maker pricing applies to orders of 20 or more identical units in the same material. We confirm which tier applies in the quote — you see it before you approve anything.
Do you carry PLA-CF, ASA-CF, and ASA-GF?
Yes. PLA-CF, ASA-CF, and ASA-GF are all in stock and in-house. ASA-CF is our preferred choice for marine structural work — stiff, UV-stable, and lightweight. Mention the material in your quote request and we will confirm.
Which TPU hardness should I choose?
For most seals, bumpers, and grip surfaces, Shore 95A is the right call — firm enough to hold shape, flexible enough to absorb impact. For parts that need to conform tightly to a curved surface or seal under low compression (hatch seals, dock fenders), Shore 87A gives a softer, more pliable result. Describe the application and we will recommend the correct grade.
What about Polycarbonate (PC)?
We print PC in-house. It requires a hardened-steel nozzle and an enclosure, and we have both. PC is the right choice for parts that need to take a hard impact or sustain temperatures above 100 °C. A small setup note will appear on your quote — there is no extra mystery charge beyond the per-gram rate.
What does 'farmed out' mean for high-temp materials?
Materials that require sustained print temperatures above 320 °C — PEEK, PEI/ULTEM, PPS/PPSU — need a specialist enclosed chamber and dedicated nozzle alloy. We coordinate with a vetted partner and pass the cost through at cost, no markup. These are quoted per job. Email us first — we will tell you honestly whether the job actually needs one of those materials or whether ASA-CF or PC can do the same thing at a fraction of the cost.
Can I specify a filament brand or colour?
Yes. Mention brand or colour in your quote request and we will confirm availability or suggest a close match. Specialty filaments not in current stock may add a lead day or two.
How do I know how many grams my part weighs?
Send a photo and dimensions. We calculate weight from the slicer and include it on your quote — you see the gram count, the material, and the total before you approve anything. There is no guesswork.
Which printer handles which materials?
The Prusa Core One L handles the full material list including engineering grades, CF materials, and PC. The Creality K1 is optimised for speed on PLA/PETG production runs. The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max handles oversized single-piece prints. The printer is selected for your job automatically — if a specific printer matters, note it in the request.