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PLA Matte
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PLA matte is a 3D printing material with a non-reflective, soft finish that combines aesthetics and ease of printing. It is particularly suitable for visual prototypes and applications where appearance is key.
PLA matte is a biodegradable polylactide-based filament with a matt surface structure that minimizes light reflection.
PLA matte is a variant of standard PLA (polylactide) where additives are added to create a matte, diffuse finish. This finish reduces visible layer lines and provides a more uniform appearance, making the material particularly suitable for aesthetic applications. Just like classic PLA, the material is easy to print, with a low risk of warping and without the need for a closed printing chamber. PLA matte comes from renewable raw materials such as corn starch and is biodegradable under industrial conditions.
Due to the matte finish, the material is less sensitive to fingerprints and reflections, which reinforces its use in presentation models and design objects.
print settings
material properties
Low printing temperature (± 190—220 °C)
Minimal warping and good adhesion to the print bed
Matte, non-reflective finish
Good detail and visual quality
Biobased and industrially compostable
Low odour during the printing process
drawbacks
Lower mechanical strength compared to technical filaments
Limited heat resistance (deformation from ± 60 °C)
Less suitable for functional or resilient parts
May be brittle with thin structures
Non-UV resistant in the long term
Other Materials
Raw materials for Additive manufacturing
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