If you want a material which gives your prints a completely flawless appearance, then our RepRap Official Matte PLA is designed to offer a smooth, ultra-matte surface and at the same time greatly reduce the visibility of the layer lines. It is ideal for producing impressive display items and cosmetic parts that require a high-quality visual finish. The filament is very user-friendly, with a low tendency to warp and good dimensional stability, which ensures that printing can be carried out reliably in all situations. It's proudly manufactured in Canada from premium North American base resins. We ensure the diameter has a tight tolerance through continuous laser measurement, ensuring you always get a consistent, perfect extrusion. Recommended applications Prototyping and concept models Functional brackets, mounts, and fixtures within PLA’s temperature limits Education and classroom projects Cosplay, props, and artistic pieces Consumer products and enclosures with low heat exposure High-volume production runs for print farms General Print Settings Nozzle Temperature (General Range)200–225 °C Bed Temperature40–65 °C (often optional with good adhesion surfaces) Cooling Fan50–100% after the first few layers Print Speed40–80 mm/s (slower for fine detail, faster for production) Layer Height0.12–0.28 mm for most use cases Drying (if needed)40–50 °C for 4–6 hours To achieve the best results, begin with a temperature that is in the middle of the specified ranges, print a small test piece, and then make small adjustments to the nozzle temperature and speed based on your particular printer and environment. Nozzle195–210 °C Bed65 °C Cooling80–100% Speed>40 mm/sDrying (if needed): 40–45 °C for 4–6 hours Technical Specifications Tensile Strength58–62 MPa Impact Strength20–30 J/m Heat Deflection Temp (HDT)55–60 °C Accessory Compatibility It is compatible with most multi-material systems, build plates, and nozzles and does not have RFID.
