PLA Crystal Clear | Fillamentum
The optically clearest PLA in the 3D printing world.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| HDT-B | 55 °C |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 55 °C |
| Drying settings | 50 °C for 4 h |
| Annealing settings | 80 °C for 2 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | Czechia |
| Filament density | 1.24 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
| Recommended adhesive | Magigoo Adhesive – The Original 50ml |
Spool weight and dimensions |
How to store filaments
Humidity and UV light can decrease the filament quality and weaken its mechanical properties. We strongly recommend storing open filaments in a dry and dark place. You can find a complete guide on how to properly store your filament here
Where to throw print fails and supports?
We kindly ask our customers to cope with plastic waste responsibly. Failed prints, support material, rafts, or brims should be liquidated according to the local guidelines. Paradoxically, in most cases, it is better to throw this waste in the regular trash can, as most of the material waste created in 3D printing is not identified, which causes more problems than benefits in the waste sorting facilities.
PLA Crystal Clear | Fillamentum
The optically clearest PLA in the 3D printing world.
Fillamentum PLA Crystal Clear is made from premium grade PLA material ensuring a high printing quality even in tricky geometry and an excellent lamination. The premium PLA has improved heat resistance compared to regular PLA after annealing.
Parts from this filament can easily be annealed to increase its chemical, mechanical, and mainly thermic resistance. After two rounds of annealing (First 80°C for 2 hours then let cool down. Then for 100°C for 1 more hour), the material will reach an HDT-B of 100-110 °C!
Besides looking great, this filament can easily be transformed into a high-performance material, making it a perfect choice for a primary material to have ready in stock.
General information about PLA :
PLA is a great material with awesome printability, it is great for novice printers and perfectly works with any printer. Depending on the brand and the type, it mostly differs in mechanical and thermal resistance, and as you may think color. 3D PLA filaments are the most widely printed because of their ease to use and so the producer did want to catch a market share by offering colors beyond the rainbow's colors. PLA was until recently a weak filament with only 50°C heat resistance and very poor mechanical properties. The demand for PLA made producers overengineer the material and some firms managed to put seriously increase this once hobby-only material.
Differences in PLA price usually mean better color consistency, lower in-filament humidity rate, better diameter tolerance, higher thermal resistance (see Volcano PLA from FormFutura), and better stiffness (up to 9x like PolyMax from PolyMaker).
Printability of PLA filament
PLA is the easiest to print material. It is very forgiving and usually, most slicer predefined settings will work well. PLA doesn't warp, has great overhang capabilities, and has a great interlayer adhesion. Most of the time, PLA doesn't even require an adhesive to stick to the hotbed.
PLA mechanical and thermal properties
Regular basic PLA is stiff and not very tough meaning that it can break easily. Its main disadvantage is that it starts softening at 50°C. It is mostly suited for visual prototypes and non-functional models. Because of its ease of print, most brands have modified and pushed the PLA boundaries further making some PLAs suitable for functional prototypes.
Tips and other notable benefits
PLA is so-called "eco-friendly" and is widely used for compostable cutlery. "So-called" because its compatibility is not what you would expect from this word.
Browse all PLA filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also PETG and ECO.
Fillamentum is a Czech manufacturer of premium 3D printing filaments, known for a very wide colour range and unique shades. It is a favourite of makers who care about the look of their prints, and it also offers technical materials such as CPE, nylon and flexible grades. JustCreate3D keeps a broad Fillamentum selection in stock in its warehouse in Senec, Slovakia, and dispatches orders quickly.
Based in Czechia, Fillamentum is one of the trendsetters of the 3D printing material industry. It exports to more than 62 countries and has more than 15 years of experience in plastics processing. Its filaments come on transparent spools, so you can always see how much material is left.
Fillamentum at JustCreate3D
- PLA – PLA Extrafill in many colours, PLA Crystal Clear and NonOilen®.
- Technical – CPE HG100, CPE CF112 Carbon, ASA Extrafill, HIPS Extrafill, PC/ABS, PP 2320 and Fluorodur (PVDF).
- Nylon – Nylon FX256, Nylon CF15 Carbon, Nylon AF80 Aramid, plus ORCA® Nylon PA6 + CF10 and Porthcurno Nylon PA6 by Fishy Filaments.
- Flexible (Flexfill) – Flexfill TPU 92A, Flexfill TPU 98A, Flexfill TPE 90A, Flexfill TPE 96A and Flexfill PEBA 90A.
- Special – Timberfill® wood composite and Vinyl 303.
- Accessories – the LockPAd build plate for nylons and the Lemonesol solvent.
Who is Fillamentum for?
Choose PLA Extrafill when colour and surface quality matter – for models, prototypes and decorations. CPE HG100 is a tougher, easy-to-print alternative to PETG for functional parts. The Flexfill range covers flexible parts from soft to semi-rigid, and the nylon grades suit wear-resistant mechanical parts; remember to dry nylon before printing.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fillamentum made?
Fillamentum is a Czech brand. Its filaments are exported to more than 62 countries around the world.
What is CPE HG100?
CPE is a copolyester related to PETG. It was developed for users who want more toughness than PETG while keeping easy printing with no warping.
Which Flexfill should I choose?
The number in the name is the Shore hardness: the lower the number, the softer and more elastic the part. Flexible filaments print best slowly, ideally with a direct-drive extruder.
Browse all Fillamentum filaments, or see all CPE and flexible filaments.