PLA with gloss additives. satin finish. more brittle than standard.
Premium aesthetic without post-processing. Print → done. Layer lines visible but cause silk shimmer. Perfect for gifts, jewelry prototypes, decorative bowls.
| Formula | PLA + gloss additives |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 55°C |
| Nozzle temp | 210–230°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 + gloss additives |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.24 |
| Tg (°C) | 55 |
| 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) | 6 |
| Safety (0-10) | 9 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 10 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 9 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 8 |
| Property | Silk 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 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlu Silk PLA | Sunlu | 20 | budget |
| eSUN ePLA-Silk | eSUN | 22 | budget |
| Bambu PLA Silk | Bambu Lab | 28 | mid |
| AMOLEN Silk Multi-color | AMOLEN | 30 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyTerra Silk | Polymaker | 32 | mid |
Compatible printers: 534