Fillamentum Opens Up a Rainbow of Possibilities With Newest PETG

One of the benefits of FDM printing is the wide range of filaments that are available (depending on the printer used). Even so, it goes without saying that one of the most popular is PETG, being one of the most used materials both in industry and for hobby use. This technical yet still easy to print material has quickly gained popularity for its properties such as low warping and shrinkage. However, that does not mean it is without its flaws. Notably, PETG filaments are limited in terms of color choice. But one material manufacturer hopes to change that. Fillamentum announced recently that it has released a new PETG, notable because it is available in 24 different colors.

The idea behind this PETG is for users to “break the stereotype and reprint your mind.” But what does that mean? Well, for those who might not be familiar with the material, PETG is actually a form of PET, the material used for plastic water bottles. As such, it is probably best known for its ability to be transparent as well as for characteristics like the fact that it can be in contact with food. But unlike PLA, another filament which is easy to print (but which does not have the same properties), often PETG only has a handful of colors available (though of course there are exceptions). With this release, Fillamentum hopes to break the stereotype that it is necessary to only have drab or dull colors when printing with more technical materials like PETG.

Parts made with Fillamentum’s Premium PETG

Fillamentum’s PETG Gives the Material a Makeover

PETG can be considered to be a ‘practical’ material in many ways, with a number of applications. For example, it is popular for food but also in the medical field, with many makers turning to it when making things like face shields during the pandemic. Now with PETG 2023 by Fillamentum, these technically proficient materials will also be able to be elegant.