PLA-Silk
Performance Rating
Compare All Filaments →Rated on 5 criteria: print temperature, warping, strength, creep resistance, and heat resistance (★1-5).
Print Temp
Nozzle: 200-220°C
Bed: 50-60°C
Warping
Rated
Strength
Bending Strength: 45.94 MPa
Creep Resistance
Rated
Heat Resistance
Heat Resistance Temp: 55°C
Features
- Glossy finish. Beautiful appearance. For decorative items.
- Unique glossy texture
- Layer lines less visible
Basic Information
Classification:Beginner
Base Resin:Polylactic Acid + Gloss Additives
Melting Point:150-160°C
Density:1.22 g/cm³
Shrinkage Rate:0.4-0.6%
Heat Resistance:50-60°C
Recommended Settings
| Item | Recommended Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 190-210°C | Lower temp for better gloss |
| Bed Temperature | 50-60°C | Ensure adhesion |
| Fan Setting | 80-100% | Prioritize surface quality |
| Print Speed | 30-50mm/s | Slow for quality |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4mm | Fine finish |
| Caution | Layer height ≤0.2mm recommended, prioritize surface quality | |
Bending Strength
| Item | Measured Value |
|---|---|
| Default (Flat Layout) | |
| Bending Strength | 45.94 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1750 MPa |
| Z-Axis Strength (Vertical Layout) | |
| Bending Strength | 15.1 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 1484 MPa |
| Test Method | 3-Point Bending Test（Details） |
Stress–Strain Curve
Bending test data for this filament has not been registered yet.
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Derivatives & Variations
PLA with gloss additives. Beautiful finish, ideal for decorative items and art pieces.
PLA-Silk Rainbow
Color-changing silk PLA. Special effect with color transitions during printing.
PLA-Silk Metallic
Metallic gloss focus. Copper, gold, silver metallic finishes.
PLA-Silk Pearl
Pearl luster. Beautiful finish with color-shifting effect.
Use Cases
Suitable Applications
- • Decorative items
- • Figurines
- • Art pieces
- • Gifts & souvenirs
Pros & Cons
Pros: Beautiful gloss, wide color range, easy printing
Cons: Low strength, not for functional parts, expensive
Precautions
• Low mechanical strength; not suitable for functional parts.
• Lower print speed improves gloss.
• Weak layer adhesion; handle with care.