PETG

Beginner

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

PETG bridges the gap between easy-to-print PLA and strong ABS. It offers excellent layer adhesion, good chemical resistance, and is slightly flexible — making it ideal for functional parts that need durability without the printing challenges of ABS.

Material Properties

Strength8/10

Flexibility5/10

Heat Resistance7/10

Printability8/10

Best For

Functional parts
Mechanical components
Water-resistant prints
Phone cases
Tool holders

Avoid For

High-precision parts (slight stringing)
Very high temperatures (>80°C)

Pro Tips

01Reduce print speed to 40–50mm/s for best results
02Use a glass or PEI bed for easy removal
03Slightly reduce retraction vs PLA to minimize stringing
04Allow extra cooling time between layers

Dialed-In Print Profiles

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

Nozzle

240°C

Bed

70°C

Speed

200mm/s

1st Layer

40mm/s

Retract

1mm

Fan

50%

⚠ Apply glue stick to PEI bed to prevent over-adhesion.

Prusa Research MK4

Nozzle

240°C

Bed

85°C

Speed

150mm/s

1st Layer

20mm/s

Retract

1.5mm

Fan

30%

⚠ Reduce fan speed for better layer adhesion on structural parts.

Nozzle

240°C

Bed

70°C

Speed

180mm/s

1st Layer

40mm/s

Retract

1mm

Fan

50%

⚠ Apply glue stick to PEI bed. Excellent results with Bambu PETG HF.

Creality Ender-3 V3

Nozzle

240°C

Bed

80°C

Speed

120mm/s

1st Layer

20mm/s

Retract

1.5mm

Fan

30%

⚠ Reduce speed for best results. Glue stick prevents over-adhesion.

Quick Specs

Print Temp230–250°C

Bed Temp70–85°C

Cost / kg$20–$35

EnclosureNot Required

DryingNot Required

DifficultyBeginner

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