3D Printing Materials & Plastics

At ConceptXYZ, we offer a selection of 3D printing materials suitable for prototypes, replacement parts, functional components and finished products.

Different plastics have different properties, so the best material will depend on how your part will be used. If you're unsure which material to choose, send us your STL file and tell us what the part needs to do and we'll help you select the most appropriate option.

PLA 3D Printing

A spool of blue 3D printing PLA filament displayed alongside several 3D-printed models, including a blue cat figurine, a green textured pot, and a rainbow-colored lizard, on a dark background with Concept XYZ branding.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is our standard general-purpose 3D printing material. It produces accurate parts with an excellent surface finish and is available in a wide range of colours.

Pros: Excellent finish, good dimensional accuracy, large colour range, cost-effective and ideal for prototypes.

Cons: Lower heat resistance, more brittle than some alternatives and not recommended for prolonged outdoor exposure.

Best for: Prototypes, models, housings, organisers, decorative products and general indoor components.

PETG 3D Printing

A promotional product shot for Concept XYZ PETG filament. A large black spool of bright red PETG filament is centered, with sample 3D-printed parts in blue, green, and yellow arranged in front on a dark surface.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a strong, durable material that's particularly useful for functional 3D printed parts. It offers better impact, moisture and temperature resistance than standard PLA.

Pros: Strong, durable, moisture resistant, good chemical resistance and less brittle than PLA.

Cons: Can have slightly less crisp surface detail than PLA and isn't as heat resistant as ABS or ASA.

Best for: Functional parts, brackets, enclosures, containers, workshop components and parts exposed to moisture.

ABS 3D Printing

A promotional graphic for Concept XYZ 3D Printing & Design showing an ABS filament spool labeled ABS, with several 3D-printed parts including a red and yellow gear, a gray box, a blue bracket, and a small potted plant on a dark background. Text on the left reads 'ABS' and lists example uses.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a tough plastic suitable for components that require greater impact and temperature resistance.

Pros: Tough, durable, impact resistant, heat resistant and suitable for functional components.

Cons: More prone to warping, produces fumes during printing and has poorer UV resistance than ASA.

Best for: Functional prototypes, housings, automotive components, workshop parts and mechanical applications.

ASA 3D Printing

Yellow 3D printing filament on a spool branded ASA, shown with 3D-printed sample objects including a lantern, small container, and toolbox on a dark studio background. Brand text 'CONCEPT XYZ 3D PRINTING & DESIGN' and 'ASA' are visible, along with example uses listed on the left.

ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is an excellent choice for outdoor 3D printing because of its resistance to sunlight, weather and higher temperatures.

Pros: Excellent UV and weather resistance, strong, durable, heat resistant and suitable for long-term outdoor use.

Cons: More expensive than PLA/PETG, more difficult to print and available in fewer colours.

Best for: Outdoor products, garden equipment, vehicle components, exterior housings and weather-exposed parts.

TPU Flexible 3D Printing

A promotional product graphic for Concept XYZ TPU 3D printing filament. The main product shown is a large spool of bright pink TPU filament, with smaller example 3D prints demonstrating its use: a dark blue textured phone case, an orange accordion-style grip, and a mint green silicone watch band.

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a flexible, rubber-like plastic used when a conventional rigid material isn't suitable.

Pros: Flexible, durable, abrasion resistant and excellent at absorbing impacts and vibration.

Cons: Slower to print, more difficult to manufacture than rigid filament and unsuitable for components that need to remain rigid.

Best for: Flexible parts, grips, feet, bumpers, protective covers and vibration-damping components.

Not Sure Which Plastic You Need?

You don't need to understand 3D printing materials to use our service. Send us your STL file and tell us what the part is for, whether it will be used indoors or outdoors and whether it needs to withstand heat, moisture, impacts or flexing.

We'll help you choose between PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA or TPU based on the requirements of your part.

You provide the design. We provide the print.