Verbatim filaments follow the tightest quality controls as standard, ensuring excellent layer-forming and adhesion properties.
View the chart below to compare the different types of Verbatim 3D filaments.
3D Filament Comparison
3D Filaments at a glance
PLA | PET-G | ABS | Tefabloc TPE | PP | BVOH | DURABIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MADE FROM | Polylactic Acid | Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Thermoplastic ester elastomer (TPEE) | Polypropylene | Butenediol Vinyl Alcohol Co-polymer | Combines properties of Polycarbonate (PC) and Polymethacrylate (PMMA) |
KEY FEATURES | Multi-purpose material. Biopolymer derived from plants. High dimensional accuracy. Good post-printing workability. Odourless. | High impact strength. Hydrophobic with excellent weather resistance. Prints with almost no warping or shrinkage and is odour neutral. Food grade pellets used. | High rigidity, high gloss, medium impact strength. Resistant to grease. Good post-printing workability. Strong odour during printing. | Highly flexible. Resistant to oil, grease, abrasion and solvents. Good shape retention. | Good mechanical properties of stiffness and tensile strength. Good surface finish. Resistant to acids, alkalis and organic solvents. Very light. Food package grade pellets used. Good transparency. Hinge properties. | High quality water soluble material. Easily dissolved in cold water. Excellent layer-forming and adhesion properties. Can be used with a number of different polymers. | Bio-based. Excellent optical and mechanical properties. High heat, scratch and abrasion resistance. UV resistance. BPA free. |
APPLICATIONS | Wide range of applications including concept modelling and education. | Concept modelling for mechanics, medical, food containers, transparent objects. | Concept and functioning modelling for building, electrical, automotive industry etc. Non-critical parts such as enclosures. | Functioning modelling: items requiring flexibility such as window seals, grips, holders, plugs, robot parts and protective components. | Functioning modelling: Technical products, automotive industry, mechanical engineering, prototypes, toys. | Support material for filaments - printing projects with overhangs or complex objects. | Concept modelling for the building, electrical and automotive industry. Suitable for outdoor applications. |
COLOURS AVAILABLE | Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Natural Transparent, Aluminium Grey | Black, White, Blue, Red, Clear Blue Transparent, Red Transparent, Green Transparent | Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Natural/Milky, Aluminium Grey | Black, White | Natural Transparent | Natural Transparent | Black, White, Clear |
FILAMENT REEL WEIGHTS | 1 kg | 1 kg | 1 kg | 500 g | 500 g | 500 g | 500 g |