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The 1.75mm dimension consistency and even melt have been key reasons I keep it in my rotation.
Protopasta makes some unique PLA filaments that can take your prints to the next level.
The HTPLA offers PETG-like durability but with PLA-like printability for easier printing.
Overture generally takes great care in quality control, with consistent 1.75mm dimensions.
But it is quickly becoming a favorite for 3D printing fans for its printer and filament availability.
The in-house brand of Inland offers a great option for durable printing with its Tough PLA.
Best for Babmu Labs printers
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Bambu Lab offers a lot of different filament types, even within the PLA category.
Another way to save some money through Bambu Lab is with refills.
Protopasta 3D PLA Filament
Protopasta makes some of the best and most unique filaments on the market.
This anneals the material to enhance its durability.
This one-of-a-kind Amie’s Blood of My Enemies Translucent Red HTPLA is one of my favorites.
But additives like carbon fiber can wear out softer print nozzles, so keep that in mind.
I’ve used this filament nearly as much as I’ve used Overture.
Part of what keeps it from being a more consistent option for extending printing projects is the spooling.
I tend to have tangles in my spools, about 25% of the rolls I purchase.
Overture offers a great selection of colors to pick from in its PLA catalog.
Micro Center’s Inland Tough PLA is a great choice for low-cost PLA to make more durable prints.
