PLA with matte look. hides layer lines. premium aesthetic for miniatures.
When you want professional finish without painting. Layer lines hidden by matte texture. Photography-friendly. Ideal for tabletop gaming, miniatures, models.
| Formula | PLA + matting agents |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 60°C |
| Nozzle temp | 200–215°C |
| Bed temp | 50–60°C |
| Enclosure | no |
| Difficulty | ★: beginner |
Engineer, author of The Big Book of 3D Printing and additive manufacturing expert
| Formula | PLA + matting agents |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.24 |
| Tg (°C) | 60 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 9 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 4 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 2 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 2 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 2 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 2 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 4 |
| Cost (0-10) | 7 |
| Safety (0-10) | 9 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 10 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 9 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 9 |
| Property | Matte PLA | ABS | ASA | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tensile | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Flexibility | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat resistance | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| UV resistance | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical resistance | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Cost | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlu PLA Matte | Sunlu | 20 | budget |
| eSUN ePLA-Matte | eSUN | 22 | budget |
| Bambu PLA Matte | Bambu Lab | 25 | budget |
| Polymaker PolyTerra Matte | Polymaker | 28 | mid |
| Prusament PLA Matte | Prusa | 32 | mid |
Compatible printers: 582