Porthcurno | Nylon PA6 - by Fishy Filaments | Fillamentum
Introducing Porthcurno by Fishy Filaments, offered by Fillamentum - a 3D printing filament that embodies sustainability and performance. Crafted from 100% upcycled Nylon PA6, derived from recycled fishing nets, Porthcurno presents a solution that not only reduces plastic waste but also lessens our carbon footprint with 98% less CO2 impact compared to traditional manufacturing.
Technical informations
Thermal properties | |
| Glass transition (Tg) | 55 °C |
| Vicat softening temperature | 195 °C |
| Drying settings | 80 °C for 5 h |
Filament properties | |
| Country of origin | Czechia |
| Diameter tolerance | 0.05 mm |
| Recommended bed surface | LockPAd - Special Build Plate for Nylons |
| Recommended adhesive | Magigoo Pro PA - Adhesive for Polyamide (nylon) |
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.
Porthcurno | Nylon PA6 - by Fishy Filaments | Fillamentum
Introducing Porthcurno by Fishy Filaments, offered by Fillamentum - a 3D printing filament that embodies sustainability and performance. Crafted from 100% upcycled Nylon PA6, derived from recycled fishing nets, Porthcurno presents a solution that not only reduces plastic waste but also lessens our carbon footprint with 98% less CO2 impact compared to traditional manufacturing.
Experience printing with a material that boasts a unique sea-like translucence, perfect for both artistic and functional creations. Its superb mechanical and chemical resistance, alongside high-temperature tolerance up to 180°C, ensures durability even in the most demanding applications. Tailored for precision, it features a diameter tolerance of +/- 0.05 mm, ensuring consistent quality in every print.
By choosing Porthcurno, you're not just purchasing filament; you're supporting a movement against the wasteful disposal of advanced materials and 'ghost netting'. Let your creations tell a story of innovation and care for our planet.
General information about ECO :
In this category, we have regrouped all materials from our suppliers that do something more for the environment. We carefully select our suppliers not only by their product range, but we also seek to include in our portfolio materials that are respectful to the environment. We strongly support and participate in all meaningful ecological initiatives from our suppliers. We provide more information about our supplier's initiatives on our supplier pages which can be accessible by clicking on a brand name in the filters.
We consider an eco-friendly filament a filament that fulfills one of the following criteria:
- Carbon foot-print compensation (for example, each sold spool of PolyTerra™ filament plants one tree)
- Truly biodegradable material or material created from organic resources (not like PLA.. which is biodegradable mostly on paper)
- Filaments manufactured from recycled materials like rPLA, rPETG, rPET, etc...
Other eco-friendly initiatives include:
- Reusable spools systems
- Paper spools
Browse all eco-friendly filaments in stock in our warehouse in Senec, Slovakia. For comparison, see also PLA and PETG.
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.