{"id":165030,"date":"2022-07-04T16:01:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T08:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=165030"},"modified":"2022-12-09T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T03:30:00","slug":"the-best-flexible-filaments-of-2021-tpu-tpe-tpc","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/the-best-flexible-filaments-of-2021-tpu-tpe-tpc","title":{"rendered":"The Best Flexible Filaments of 2021 (TPU\/TPE\/TPC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container container--l container--space\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<p class=\"paragraph paragraph--emphasized\">The best flexible filaments (TPU\/TPE\/TPC) for your needs and budget. Get an overview of the best brands available on the market right now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-layout__toc\">\n<p>There are countless reasons why your 3D printed part may need to be flexible, bendy, elastic, or soft to the touch. Fortunately, there\u2019s a growing range of filaments on the market that can deliver just the characteristics you\u2019re looking for while being easy to print.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible filaments can offer elasticity and durability, strength, and other attractive features, such as flame-retardancy, food-safety, and anti-bacterial properties. They can eliminate electrostatic discharge, resist fading in UV light, and stand up to chemical solvents, which makes them also ideal for industrial applications. More often today, you\u2019ll find flexible filaments approved for long-term skin contact, so they\u2019re ideal for prosthetics and wearable electronics. There are also flexible filaments made from 100% recycled material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/aab1459637c797e9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">iPhone case designed to be printed with flexible filament (Source: Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Here, we look at material options to consider for printing quality, flexible parts for everything from auto parts to smartphone covers. Flexible filament is made from a range of materials, including TPU, TPE, TPC, PEBA, and proprietary blends offering unique combinations of print characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>There are far cheaper flexible filaments available than our picks here but, buyer beware. Unless your filament comes from a brand or reseller you trust and is accompanied by a full technical specification sheet, you\u2019re risking hours of frustration with failed prints.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not quite sure what makes one flexible filament different from another or which Shore hardness you\u2019re looking for, skip to the technical section at the end to learn more, and don\u2019t miss our essential tips for printing with this sometimes tricky material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/8b96103b1b7357b1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"360\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flexible part made with Z-Flex by Zortrax (Source: Zortrax)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table id=\"listicle-table-240547\" class=\"listicle-table__table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Company<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Filament<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Material<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Shore<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Elongation at break<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Price (approx.)<\/th>\n<th class=\"listicle-table__sortable\">Where to Buy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#ninjatek\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">NinjaTek<\/a><\/td>\n<td>NinjaFlex, Cheetah, Armadillo, Eel, Chinchilla<\/td>\n<td>TPU, TPE<\/td>\n<td>85A, 75A, 75D, 90A, 75A<\/td>\n<td>660%, 580%, 295%, 355%, 600%<\/td>\n<td>$45-90$ \/ .5 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/97028\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=ninjaflex&amp;tag=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"NinjaTek NinjaFlex TPU Filament\" data-optimize-event-label=\"amazon\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=ninjaflex&amp;tag=\" data-spot-replaced=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#fillamentum\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Fillamentum<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Flexfill<\/td>\n<td>TPU, TPE, PEBA<\/td>\n<td>92A &amp; 98A, 90A &amp; 96A, 90A<\/td>\n<td>600%, 250%, &gt; 1000%<\/td>\n<td>$40-$98 \/ .5kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/97040\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=Fillamentum+Flexfill&amp;tag=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Fillamentum Flexfill TPU Filament\" data-optimize-event-label=\"amazon\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=Fillamentum+Flexfill&amp;tag=\" data-spot-replaced=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#recreus-filaflex\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Recreus Filaflex<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Filaflex, Reciflex, Conductive<\/td>\n<td>TPU<\/td>\n<td>60A, 70A, 82A, 95A, 98A, 92A<\/td>\n<td>950%, 900%, 650%, 500%, &gt;400%, &gt;100%<\/td>\n<td>$39-$86 \/ .5kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/179980\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21809&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.uk%2Frecreus%2Ffilaflex-filaments&amp;clickref=xid:fr1656054736851acc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Recreus Filaflex 82A\" data-optimize-event-label=\"generic\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21809&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.uk%2Frecreus%2Ffilaflex-filaments\" data-ml-id=\"0\" data-ml=\"true\" data-xid=\"fr1656054736851acc\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">3DJAKE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#polymaker\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Polymaker<\/a><\/td>\n<td>PolyFlex TPU90, TPU95, TPU95-HF<\/td>\n<td>TPU<\/td>\n<td>90A, 95A, 95A<\/td>\n<td>587%, 330%, 462%<\/td>\n<td>$39-$67 \/ .75 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/180148\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B085T85S13?tag=trck65-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Polymaker PolyFlex TPU95\" data-optimize-event-label=\"amazon\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B085T85S13?tag=all3dp0c-20\" data-ml-id=\"1\" data-ml=\"true\" data-xid=\"fr1656054736851jce\" data-spot-replaced=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#forward-am-basf\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Forward AM \/ BASF<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Ultrafuse Flexible Filaments<\/td>\n<td>TPU, TPC, TPS<\/td>\n<td>85A, 45D, 64D, 95A, 90A<\/td>\n<td>600%, 661%<\/td>\n<td>$63-$80 \/ 1 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/241151\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=14954&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reichelt.de%2Fde%2Fde%2Ftpu-85a-filament-transparent-1-75-mm-750-g-basfu-24979-p274182.html%3Fr%3D1&amp;clickref=xid:fr1656054738007icc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"BASF Ultrafuse TPU\" data-optimize-event-label=\"generic\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=14954&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reichelt.de%2Fde%2Fde%2Ftpu-85a-filament-transparent-1-75-mm-750-g-basfu-24979-p274182.html%3Fr%3D1\" data-ml-id=\"0\" data-ml=\"true\" data-xid=\"fr1656054738007icc\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">reichelt elektronik<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#colorfabb\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">ColorFabb<\/a><\/td>\n<td>nGen Flex<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>95A<\/td>\n<td>400%<\/td>\n<td>$47 \/ .65 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated product-link-renderer--has-more\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/159147\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=Colorfabb+nGen+Flex&amp;tag=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Colorfabb nGen Flex\" data-optimize-event-label=\"amazon\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.cn\/s?k=Colorfabb+nGen+Flex&amp;tag=\" data-spot-replaced=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#kimya\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimya<\/a><\/td>\n<td>PEBA-S, TPC-91A, TPC-ESD, TPU-92A, TPU-R<\/td>\n<td>PEBA, TPC, TPU<\/td>\n<td>93A, 91A, 91A, 92A<\/td>\n<td>&gt;550% &#8211; 352%<\/td>\n<td>$42-$92 \/ .75 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/241156\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/s\/store?q=Kimya+TPU&amp;aff=7383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Kimya TPU\" data-optimize-event-label=\"matterhackers\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">MatterHackers<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#formfutura\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Formfutura<\/a><\/td>\n<td>FlexiFil, Python Flex, MD FLEX<\/td>\n<td>TPC, TPU<\/td>\n<td>45D, 98A<\/td>\n<td>530%, 450%<\/td>\n<td>$35-$73 \/ .5 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/159172\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21761&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.de%2Fformfutura%2Fflexifil%3Futm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dawin_3djake_de&amp;clickref=xid:fr1656054739265igd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"FormFutura FlexiFil\" data-optimize-event-label=\"generic\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21761&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.de%2Fformfutura%2Fflexifil%3Futm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dawin_3djake_de\" data-ml-id=\"0\" data-ml=\"true\" data-xid=\"fr1656054739265igd\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">3DJAKE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#matterhackers\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">MatterHackers<\/a><\/td>\n<td>MatterHackers Pro Series<\/td>\n<td>TPU, TPE<\/td>\n<td>90A, 98A<\/td>\n<td>508%, 600%<\/td>\n<td>$45-$55 \/ .5kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/97023\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/c\/TPU%20%28Thermoplastic%20Polyurethane%29?aff=7383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"MatterHackers PRO Series TPU\" data-optimize-event-label=\"matterhackers\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">MatterHackers<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#3d-jake\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">3D Jake<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3D Jake TPU A95<\/td>\n<td>TPU<\/td>\n<td>95A<\/td>\n<td>400%<\/td>\n<td>$35 \/ .75 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/241163\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21761&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.de%2F3djake%2Ftpu-a95%3Futm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dawin_3djake_de&amp;clickref=xid:fr1656054739265ifc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"3DJake TPU A95\" data-optimize-event-label=\"3djake\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\" data-orig-url=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=21761&amp;awinaffid=482319&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3djake.de%2F3djake%2Ftpu-a95%3Futm_source%3Dawin%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dawin_3djake_de\" data-ml-id=\"1\" data-ml=\"true\" data-xid=\"fr1656054739265ifc\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">3DJake.de<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/#dynamism-tpu95\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamism TPU95<\/a><\/td>\n<td>TPU HS<\/td>\n<td>TPU<\/td>\n<td>95A<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>$50 \/ 1 kg<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer product-link-renderer--reserve-space-1 all3dp-affiliated\" data-max=\"1\" data-max-fallback=\"1\" data-json-url=\"\/en\/product-data\/241170\/\">\n<div class=\"product-link-renderer__content\"><a class=\"product-link all3dp-affiliated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/dynamism\/dynamism-filament.html?material_type=247&amp;p=1&amp;aff=3&amp;utm_source=all3dp&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=all3dp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-optimize-event-category=\"ProductLinkClick\" data-optimize-event-action=\"Dynamism TPU95 HS\" data-optimize-event-label=\"dynamism\" data-optimize-event-value=\"1\"><span class=\"product-link__label\">Dynamism<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">NinjaTek<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/b9ecf844cb77089c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Products printed with NinjaTek filament (Source: NinjaTek)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>NinjaTek offers four kinds of TPU filament (NinjaFlex, Cheetah, Armadillo, and Eel) and one TPE, all with varying properties in a wide range of colors.<\/p>\n<p>NinjaFlex has a shore hardness of 85A, making it extremely flexible and squishy. The company says its proprietary technology enables a low-tack, easy-to-feed texture ideal for direct-drive extruders. The material has abrasion and chemical resistance and results in consistent printed parts.<\/p>\n<p>Cheetah TPU is designed to be able to print at higher speeds, hence the name, while the NinjaTek Armadillo is a non-flexible TPU that features the extremely tough and abrasion-resistant qualities of TPU in an extremely strong, rigid material that can be used as an alternative to PLA, ABS, and even nylon filaments. This TPU is meant for printing high-wear parts, such as gears, fasteners, and protective cases.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the Chinchilla filament is the softest of the bunch, created through a proprietary blend of TPE resins. With Chinchilla, you can create soft, long-lasting printed parts for fashion, healthcare, and grips. Chinchilla has been tested to be skin-safe using EpiDerm Skin Model.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Specific Gravity<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NinjaFlex<\/td>\n<td>225-250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.19 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15-35 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cheetah<\/td>\n<td>225-250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.22 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>50-80 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Armadillo<\/td>\n<td>210-230 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.18 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>35-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0Eel<\/td>\n<td>220-230 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.18 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;45 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>45-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chinchilla<\/td>\n<td>225-235 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.13 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15-35 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 kg, 1 kg: 1.75 mm, 3 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:<\/strong>\u00a0Midnight, snow, sapphire, fire, almond, and six others<\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Fillamentum<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/86331f877bc3b979.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Products printed with Flexfill filament (Source: Fillamentum)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fillamentum is a well-known, reliable filament manufacturer, and their\u00a0<span class=\"link\" data-action=\"modal-open\" data-modal-ajax=\"\/en\/product-overlay\/97040\/limit\/0\/\">Flexfill TPU<\/span>\u00a0is definitely worth a try. Flexfill TPU has two available shore hardnesses: 92A and 98A. The 92A line is very soft, while the 98A line is a bit stiffer than some of the other TPU filaments on this list, plus it\u2019s easier to print.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s Flexible TPE\u202fis\u202fsafe for food-contact applications and for applications in contact with skin. It\u2019s also available in two different hardnesses 90A &amp; 96A\u202fShore. Filamentum\u2019s new Flexfill PEBA 90A is flexible with unique thermal, mechanical, and chemical behavior from other TPEs. It\u2019s especially retains its flexibility at subzero temperatures.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flexfill TPU<\/td>\n<td>220-240 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.23 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>50-60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15-30 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flexfill TPE<\/td>\n<td>224-245 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.15 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>50-60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15-25 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flexfill PEBA<\/td>\n<td>225-245 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.00 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>70-90 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a00.5 kg, 0.7 5kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:<\/strong>\u00a0Natural, traffic black, signal red, signal yellow, luminous green, and seven others<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Recreus Filaflex<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/1899bf09f5dba870.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Products printed with Filaflex filament (Source: Filaflex)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Filaflex was first created in 2013 as one of the first elastic filaments for 3D printers, and since that time the company has introduced several versions, including a TPU 100% from recycled origin and a new electrically conductive TPU called Conductive Filaflex.<\/p>\n<p>The filaments of the Filaflex range have great print bed adhesion, so they don\u2019t need a heated bed, blue tape, or any adhesive. They\u2019re also odorless and resistant to solvents, acetone, and fuel.<\/p>\n<p>Reciflex is a flexible TPU filament, 100% of recycled origin, both from footwear industry leftovers and from Recreus\u2019 internal production. Its hardness ranges between 96A and 98A Shore due to the variations attributable to its origin as a recycled material, practically imperceptible in the printed parts.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filaflex<\/td>\n<td>215-225 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.07 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u00a021 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-30 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filaflex<\/td>\n<td>215-235 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.08 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filaflex<\/td>\n<td>215-250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.12 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>20-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Filaflex<\/td>\n<td>215-230 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-70 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reciflex<\/td>\n<td>220-235 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1 \u2013 1.22 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>50 \u2013 60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a00.25 kg, 0.5 kg, 3 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors<\/strong>: 10+ depending on product<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Polymaker<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/99fd49387a9efa1c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parts made with Polyflex filament (Source: Polymaker)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Polymaker has three TPUs in its PolyFlex line, which are all based on chemistry from industrial polymer maker Covestro.<\/p>\n<p>PolyFlex TPU90 is designed to provide great flexibility without compromising on printing speed. It also has the ability to resist damage from ultra-violet (UV) light. PolyFlex TPU95 is engineered to work on most desktop 3D printers, the company says, while PolyFlex TPU95-HF is ideal for high-speed printing.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PolyFlex TPU90<\/td>\n<td>210-230\u02daC<\/td>\n<td>na<\/td>\n<td>50-60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>30-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PolyFlex TPU95<\/td>\n<td>210-230\u02daC<\/td>\n<td>na<\/td>\n<td>25-60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PolyFlex TPU95-HF<\/td>\n<td>200-220\u02daC<\/td>\n<td>na<\/td>\n<td>25-50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>40-100 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a0750 g; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mmv<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:<\/strong>\u00a0Black, white, red, blue, yellow, orange<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Forward AM \/ BASF<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/8b30730b13f506c4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"439\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parts made with Ultrafuse flexible filament (Source: Forward AM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Forward AM, the additive manufacturing arm of chemical giant BASF, offers its Ultrafuse line is several flexible variations. The Ultrafuse TPU 85A is based on BASF\u2019s Elastollan chemical materials and the company says it features maximum reliability, consistent product quality, and cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s TPC 45D is a rubber-like filament derived from rapeseed oil and is proven to have a carbon footprint up to 50% lower than comparable co-polyesters, according to BASF. The TPS 90A is a very versatile material featuring a rubber-like soft touch and non-slip properties. Especially useful, the material shows a reduced moisture uptake, which allows for printing without pre-drying.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU 85A<\/td>\n<td>200-220 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2013<\/td>\n<td>40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>15-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPC 45D<\/td>\n<td>220-240 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2013<\/td>\n<td>20 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-50 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU 64D<\/td>\n<td>230-255 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2013<\/td>\n<td>40 \u2013 60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>30-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU 95A<\/td>\n<td>210-230 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2013<\/td>\n<td>40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>14-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPS 90A<\/td>\n<td>260-280 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0\u2013<\/td>\n<td>70 \u2013 90 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>10-30 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a01 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>black, white, clear, red, orange<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">ColorFabb<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/d0b6942403b5979e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parts made with ColorFabb filament (Source: ColorFabb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>ColorFabb\u2019s nGen Flex, made with Eastman\u2019s Amphora FL6000, is a flexible material uniquely engineered for industrial extrusion-based additive manufacturing processes. The company says its layer-to-layer adhesion and melt strength enables it to prints at a faster speed than other elastomeric materials, saving you time. The nGen Flex is an engineering-grade material with high durability and toughness, enabling designers to create truly functional parts that can withstand the rigors of everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>nGen Flex\u2019s high-temperature resistance enables steam sterilization so users may find it to be the ideal polymer for additive manufacturing of prosthetics and orthotics, along with automotive parts, apparel, tooling, or a variety of consumer products.<\/p>\n<p>The ColorFabb varioShore TPU features variable shore hardness, reduced weight and density, and soft touch. The variable softness is achieved by altering the print temperature. Temperatures between 200\u00baC and 250\u00baC will result in very soft prints whereas lower temperatures result in more rigid prints.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>nGen Flex<\/td>\n<td>240-260 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>1.13 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>80 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>40-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>varioShore TPU<\/td>\n<td>190-250 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>1.22 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>20-40 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>20-30 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a00.65 kg, 2 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>clear, black, dark grey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Kimya<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/efd0ec387c3b1cf7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kimya flexible filament (Source: Kimya)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Kimya makes three different types of flexible filament: PEBA, TPU, TPC, and even a rTPU from 100% recycled materials.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s PEBA is based on the PEBAX material by Arkema. It can be used to make shoe soles or other sports equipment and offers substantial energy returns.\u00a0\u00a0The Kimya TPC-91A 3D filament offers chemical and impact resistance and is used in industrial applications in sectors, such as electronics, textiles, and roofing, along with decorative and leisure 3D printing applications.<\/p>\n<p>The Kimya TPU-92A 3D filament offers good resistance to heat and to the external environment and it\u2019s food-safe.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PEBA-S<\/td>\n<td>210-260 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.01 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>70-90 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPC-91A<\/td>\n<td>230-270 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.22 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>60-85 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPC-ESD<\/td>\n<td>230-270 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.2 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>60-85 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-60 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU-92A<\/td>\n<td>210-250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.16 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>60-90 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-70 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU-R<\/td>\n<td>210-250 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>1.14 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>60-90 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>20-70 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a0.75 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>black, translucent, red, white, dark blue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Formfutura<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/5bf0f63496c5c464.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Formfutura filament and a part printed from it (Source: Formfutura)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Formfutura\u2019s FlexiFil is a rubber-like high-performance TPC (thermoplastic co-polyester) with a type of\u00a0 \u201cflexural memory\u201d that enables objects to return back to their original position after being bent. Formfuture says FlexiFil is unique in its combination of flexibility, mechanical strength, durability, good resistance to chemicals, excellent UV resistance and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Formfutura\u2019s Python Flex is a TPU filament for flexible and elastic parts that are designed for high-speed printing on both direct drive and Bowden style extruders, the company says. Python Flex can be printed directly on a glass plate without having to use a heated bed. The filament is extremely transparent in its natural form.<\/p>\n<p>Formfutura says its MD Flex is a flexible TPU type of 3D printer filament enhanced with a patented nano-copper composite that eliminates more than 99.99% of fungi, viruses, bacteria and microorganisms, and has been scientifically proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 \/ Covid-19 with high antiviral efficacy.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FlexiFil<\/td>\n<td>220-260 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>1.14 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>90-110 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Python Flex<\/td>\n<td>220-250 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>1.16 \u00a0g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;60 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>50-100 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MD Flex<\/td>\n<td>220-250 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>1.16 \u00a0g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>&gt;60 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a00.65 kg, 2 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>clear, black, dark grey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">MatterHackers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/96c5601545551f32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parts printed from Matterhackers flexible filament (Source: Matterhackers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MatterHackers Pro Series TPU is definitely on the more flexible side of the spectrum. If you want something even bendier, they also sell a\u00a0<span class=\"link\" data-action=\"modal-open\" data-modal-ajax=\"\/en\/product-overlay\/180133\/limit\/0\/\">Pro Series Flex TPE<\/span>\u00a0that\u2019s similarly impressive.<\/p>\n<p>The Pro Series TPU is a highly malleable elastomer that is used to create prints with high toughness while retaining superb flexibility. It also has a high resistance to abrasion. This TPU will adhere to most bed types without any adhesives and a cooling fan is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pro Series TPU<\/td>\n<td>230 \u00b110 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>~1.1 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>20-40 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PRO Series Flex TPE<\/td>\n<td>235 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>~1.1 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup><\/td>\n<td>50-65 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>15 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a01 lb (~450 g); 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colors:<\/strong>\u00a0Black, white, red, blue, clear, grey, green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">3D Jake<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/4fb1ab5c0a478bd2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3D Jake brand TPU (Source: 3D Jake)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>European 3D printer and materials reseller 3D Jake ventured into manufacturing its own branded filament years ago and it has gained a following for quality.<\/p>\n<p>The 3D Jake TPU has a low tendency to warp so it can also be printed without a heated bed, but if you have a heated bed the recommended temperature is 60-90\u02daC. TPU A95 can be used on all common desktop FDM 3D printers. 3D Jake recommends increasing the flow by about 5-10% for more consistent extrusion.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU A95<\/td>\n<td>~220 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0na<\/td>\n<td>25-50 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>&gt;100 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a01 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>white, blue, red, orange, clear<\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xxl\">Dynamism TPU95<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/e9cac8b074b46209.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"444\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dynamism TPU filament (Source: Dynamism)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dynamism is another 3D printer and materials supplier that has branded its own TPU filament to sell to customers as the most economical of its TPU offerings. But this is no discount filament. Dynamism TPU HS is a workhorse, general-purpose flexible filament formulated for high flow to allow for printing at higher extrusion speeds. As a sustainability bonus, it comes on recycled cardboard spools and with external cardboard packaging also made from recycled cardboard.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Printing Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Density<\/td>\n<td>Bed Temp.<\/td>\n<td>Speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TPU95<\/td>\n<td>~220 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0na<\/td>\n<td>25-50 \u00baC<\/td>\n<td>&gt;100 mm\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Available sizes &amp; diameters:<\/strong>\u00a01 kg; 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm<br \/>\n<strong>Colors:\u00a0<\/strong>black<\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xl\">Flexible Filament From Your Printer Manufacturer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/c557a09bed0c2c90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Large-format printer maker Big Rep offers its own brand of TPU formulated to run smoothly on the company&#8217;s printers (Source: Big Rep)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Because of the difficulty of printing some flexible filaments and, unfortunately, some of the poor quality filaments on the market, several printer manufacturers, including Ultimaker, Big Rep, BCN3D, and others, have worked with chemical makers to formulate their own flexible filaments tuned to specifically to their printers. These filaments can save a lot of time and fine-tuning, which can easily justify the usually higher price tag.<\/p>\n<p>If your printer brand offers its own flexible filament its likely to come with well-tested print profiles and is probably your best bet, or at least your best first step when it comes to successful printing of flexible parts.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Shore<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Elongation at Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ultimaker<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>NFC TPU<\/td>\n<td>95A<\/td>\n<td>580%<\/td>\n<td>$70 \/ .75 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Big Rep<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>TPU<\/td>\n<td>98A<\/td>\n<td>470 %<\/td>\n<td>$115 \/ 2\u00a0kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BCN3D<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>TPU 95A<\/td>\n<td>98A<\/td>\n<td>450%<\/td>\n<td>$75 \/ .75 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stratasys<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>TPU 92A Elastomer<\/td>\n<td>92A<\/td>\n<td>552%<\/td>\n<td>na<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Zortrax<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Z-Flex<\/td>\n<td>31D<\/td>\n<td>3319%<\/td>\n<td>$76 \/ .8 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Raise3D<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Premium TPU-95A<\/td>\n<td>95A<\/td>\n<td>330%<\/td>\n<td>$94 \/ 1 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xl\">Which Filament Types are Flexible?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__image\">\n<div class=\"image image--center image--rounded image--loaded\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/37e6659f699819d3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"444\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">For applications, such as this toy, flexible filaments are longer lasting that rigid PLA (Source: Thingiverse)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you need your final parts to have a degree of flexibility \u2013 anything from super rubbery to just a touch of give \u2013 you\u2019ll want to pay attention to a few key measurements that are detailed in your filaments\u2019 technical datasheet. Some filament called \u201cflexible\u201d may not disclose exactly what it\u2019s made of, so to know how parts made from it will perform, you\u2019ll need to understand the following terms.<\/p>\n<h3>Shore Hardness<\/h3>\n<p>Shore hardness is a common term you\u2019ll hear when it comes to polymers, but it\u2019s more general than the more technical measurements like Young\u2019s modulus or elongation at break. For example, most flexible filament would be Shore A, and within the A category they would have individual values, such as Shore hardness 95A. You may also see Shore values in the C or D category, which more often denote hard rubbers and semi-rigid plastics. The most common Shore value for flexible filaments is 95A.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/09761f00686caeb7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Elongation at Break<\/h3>\n<p>Elongation at break is how much a part can stretch before breaking. This measurement is shown as a percentage and the higher the number the better the material will resist reforming when stretched. Flexible filaments average around 600% elongation at break. By comparison, regular PLA averages around 8%.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/97e7aab918badf11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"499\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">varioShore TPU from ColorFabb (Source: ColorFabb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Know Your Flexible Plastic Types<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s more to flexible filaments than thermoplastic elastomers, but do you really need to know polymer chemistry? Probably not. Yet, here are few notable distinctions between the major flexible polymers that could be useful understand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TPE (thermoplastic elastomers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TPEs are a class of materials that are a blend of plastic and rubber. TPU, is in this class along with TPC, but there are others. These plastics are very soft and rubber-like. They are common in injection molding and parts made from them can be bent or stretched without any deformation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)\u00a0<\/strong>is a subset of TPE that have become more popular in 3D printing because their hardness can be highly customized. TPUs can be as soft as rubber or as hard as rigid plastics, which makes for easier extruding. TPUs are also generally more durable and can offer higher resistance to abrasion, oils, chemicals, and high and low temperatures than TPE filament.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPC (thermoplastic co-polyester)<\/strong>\u00a0is another common type of TPE that boasts high-temperature resistance, high strength, and excellent UV resistance. It is especially prized in biomedical applications and for wearable and medical devices. More commonly used in powder bed fusion 3D printing, these polymers have a bending memory and make for very durable yet rubber-like parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPS (styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer)\u00a0<\/strong>is characterized by its soft touch. Compared to other flexible materials, it shows better non-slip properties, ideal for grippers. TPSs don\u2019t absorb as much moisture as other TPEs, which enables printing without pre-drying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEBA (polyether block amide)\u00a0<\/strong>is a TPE that can stay flexible under very cold conditions. It features a very low density, which gives it excellent dampening properties, energy return, and flexibility. It\u2019s used widely in sports equipment and also in for electric components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/3d-printing-filament-guide-for-professionals\/\">3D Printing Filament: A Guide for Professionals<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle-header__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"listicle-header__content\">\n<h3 class=\"headline headline--xl\">Tips for Printing with Flexible Filament<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/e40daf0c1d996a3f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"528\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Printing with Ultimaker Cura gyriod infill and colorFabb varioShore TPU (Source: ColorFabb)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can throw out everything you\u2019ve heard about printing with flexible filament. Today, there is such a wide range of flexible filament types that it\u2019s almost impossible to give general direction, but there are certainly some important points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Dry Before You Print<\/h3>\n<p>Flexible filament is often, but not always, very hygroscopic, meaning that it sucks up moisture from the air. If you open your sealed filament and expose to air, it will have a negative effect on the printing behavior and, of course, the quality of your final print. Even if you follow the printer settings exactly, you can still end up with failed or suboptimal prints because of moist filament.<\/p>\n<p>If your filament\u2019s been left out, you\u2019ll need to dry it in an oven or a filament dryer. How long and what temperature? Well, that can be the tricky part because there\u2019s often no way to know how much moisture the filament has soaked up. Your drying machine may let you know when the filament is dry, and the filament manufacturer may include drying instructions with the filament (such as dry in an oven at 70 \u00baC for five hours), but in the end, it\u2019s often trial and error. Just remember: if you see steam rising from your hot end, your filament is wet.<\/p>\n<p>Your best bet is to try to keep your filament sealed and stored properly in the first place (also protected from UV light and heat) and for as long as possible. If this isn\u2019t possible, look for flexible filaments that don\u2019t require any drying, including some made of TPS.<\/p>\n<h3>Heat &amp; Prep Your Bed<\/h3>\n<p>Many flexible filament manufacturers say their products don\u2019t require a heated bed, but most filaments do perform and adhere better with a bed temp around, 40\u00baC but usually not more than 60\u00baC. Your filament will come with recommended bed temperatures. Flexible filaments almost never require a closed chamber, but again, keeping your heat consistent is always a help. Whether or not you need tape, glue, or adhesives on your bed depends on your filament type and brand.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.facfox.com\/imgs\/2022\/06\/24\/d316cf7fe1b3f2cb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The distance between the pinch point on the filament and the guiding tube is small \u2013 too small for flexible filaments to buckle and cause print failure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Nozzle Temp<\/h3>\n<p>Your filament comes with recommended printing temperatures for a reason. Yes, a hotter nozzle can make for faster printing, but printing temperature can affect the flexibility of your final print. Ideally, your 3D printer will have a print profile for the exact brand of flexible filament you\u2019re using, otherwise, prepare to experiment and achieve the ideal balance between heat and speed.<\/p>\n<h3>Be Patient, Go Slow<\/h3>\n<p>To get those almost-invisible layer lines and a consistent soft-to-the-touch finish, your flexible filament will need time. Thermoplastic elastomers like to go slow and typically print best at slower speeds and smaller layer heights. Filament makers have made great strides in fast-printing flexible materials with some churning out parts at 100 mm\/s, but there\u2019s always some sacrifice of print quality with speed.<\/p>\n<p>If your flexible filament clogs your extruder, high-speed is the likely culprit, although it could also be moisture in your filament.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Extruder &amp; Extruder Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many flexible filaments work fine with Bowden extruders but most will work best with a Direct Drive extruder. The reason is that the distance between the drive gear and the hot end should be as short as possible to efficiently feed the filament into the nozzle without stretching it.<\/p>\n<p>As with any material, follow your print profiles, but if you don\u2019t have any or want to experiment, there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to your extruder retraction rate. You may come across advice that says to disable retractions when printing with flexible filament, but that\u2019s a bit outdated. It may apply if you have an older extruder, but newer extruders and professional FDM printers shouldn\u2019t have any issues with retraction. With retractions off, you\u2019ll see some stringing that can be removed in post-processing.<\/p>\n<p>Even in the best FDM printers, you may still need to experiment with your retraction settings. Keeping them to 2 mm and 20 mm\/s is a good place to start. If you notice the filament bunching up in the extruder, keep adjusting your retraction settings until you find the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid using rafts because the base layers have a higher extrusion rate, which could lead to problems.<\/li>\n<li>Where possible, mount the filament spool above the printer to reduce resistance from the extruder pulling the filament<\/li>\n<li>Part cooling ran is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Get Your TPU Parts Printed<\/h3>\n<p>If TPU doesn\u2019t sound like a material you\u2019re ready to master, you can leave it to the pros at <a href=\"http:\/\/facfox.com\">FacFox 3D printing service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/\">https:\/\/all3dp.com\/1\/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best flexible filaments (TPU\/TPE\/TPC) for your needs and budget. 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