PolyDissolve™ S1 - Soluble filament | Polymaker™
Introducing PolyDissolve™ S1, the water-soluble support material designed specifically for use with PLA, TPU, PVB (PolySmooth), and Nylon filaments. This innovative support material has been engineered to seamlessly integrate with these materials while also offering excellent solubility in water. Whether you're working with complex 3D printing projects or simply need a reliable support material, PolyDissolve™ S1 is the perfect solution. Try it out today and see the difference it can make in your projects.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| Drying settings | 80 °C for 12 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Filament density | 1.25 g/mm3 |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
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.
PolyDissolve™ S1 - Soluble filament | Polymaker™
Introducing PolyDissolve™ S1, the water-soluble support material designed specifically for use with PLA, TPU, PVB (PolySmooth), and Nylon filaments. This innovative support material has been engineered to seamlessly integrate with these materials while also offering excellent solubility in water. Whether you're working with complex 3D printing projects or simply need a reliable support material, PolyDissolve™ S1 is the perfect solution. Try it out today and see the difference it can make in your projects.
PLA based material from Polymaker’s portfolio + +
PETG based material from Polymaker’s portfolio +
ABS based material from Polymaker’s portfolio – –
PC based material from Polymaker’s portfolio – –
PVB based material from Polymaker’s portfolio + +
TPU based material from Polymaker’s portfolio + +
Nylon based material from Polymaker’s portfolio + +
+ + support the model very well
+ generally support the model depending on its geometry
– generally doesn’t support the model depending on its geometry
– – do not support the model
General information about PVA :
PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) is a water-soluble support filament. You print it from a second extruder or a multi-material system under overhangs, inside cavities and around moving parts, then dissolve it in tap water and get clean surfaces without breaking supports off. It is meant for owners of dual-extrusion and multi-material printers who print complex geometry in PLA, PETG, ABS or ASA. All support filaments listed here ship from our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia.
Properties of PVA
- Water-soluble – dissolves in tap water; lukewarm, circulating water speeds the process up.
- Very hygroscopic – absorbs moisture from the air quickly, so it has to be stored and printed dry.
- Matched to the model material – the support must print at a temperature close to the model material, which is why there are separate versions for PLA, PETG and ABS/ASA.
Print settings
- AquaSolve (for PLA): nozzle about 200 °C, never above 210 °C; bed 60 °C.
- Atlas Support (for PETG): nozzle about 200 °C, maximum 225 °C; bed 60 °C.
- Helios Support (for ABS, ASA): nozzle about 245 °C, up to 250 °C; bed 70 °C; heated chamber up to 60 °C.
- PolyDissolve™ S1 (for PLA, TPU, PVB, Nylon): nozzle about 220 °C, bed 60 °C; dry at 80 °C for 12 h.
- Print speed 20–60 mm/s, no enclosure needed. Keep the idle nozzle temperature low so that PVA does not crystallise.
Typical uses
Hollow parts with internal channels, large overhangs, print-in-place mechanisms and other shapes where supports cannot be reached with tools. PVA can also be used to print dissolvable moulds.
Pros and cons
- Pros: support-free surfaces, almost unlimited geometry, no tools needed for removal.
- Cons: requires a dual-extrusion or multi-material printer, very sensitive to moisture, needs careful tuning of temperatures.
Frequently asked questions
Which PVA should I choose?
Match it to your model material: AquaSolve or PolyDissolve™ S1 for PLA, Atlas Support for PETG and Helios Support for ABS and ASA. Polymaker states that PolyDissolve™ S1 also supports TPU, PVB and Nylon very well, but not ABS or PC.
How should I store PVA?
In a sealed bag or box with desiccant, ideally dried before every print. Wet PVA bubbles, strings and can clog the nozzle.
Is PolySupport™ Breakaway a PVA?
No. PolySupport™ is a breakaway support for Polymaker PLA that you remove by hand, not with water. We list it together with the other support filaments.
Browse all PVA and support filaments. For ABS prints you can also use HIPS, a support material that dissolves in limonene.
PolyMaker is a premium quality 3D printing filament manufacturer. They're known for "hacking" 3D printing materials where their materials overtake any competition. With 7 registered technologies, their 3D printing filaments widen the range of applications of any desktop 3D printer. One of the most interesting is PolySmooth's layer-free technology, where when combined with the Polysher, you can obtain a perfectly smooth and perfectly layer-free print. Recently, PolyMaker decided to lower its impact on the planet and released PolyTerra™, an ecological breakthrough among filaments, where the filament, the package, and the spool are biodegradable. In addition, a tree is planted for each sold filament!
Material Comparison Chart
A comprehensive and extremely valuable resource provided by PolyMaker is the comparison chart. The chart is a true goldmine allowing easy comparison between materials with each mechanical and thermal property. It also includes data about the ease of printing.
Print Profiles
On Polymaker's download page you can find print profiles for most commercial 3D printers like Prusa, Flashforge, Raise3D, Ultimaker, Lulzbot.. also tweaked for different slicers, like Prusa Slicer, Cura or even IdeaMaker.
Browse all Polymaker™ filaments in stock in our Senec warehouse. PolyDryer, PolyBox and the Polysher smoothing machine are in 3D printing accessories.