PETG Filament
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified) is an industrial and consumer 3D printing thermoplastic. It combines the ease of printing and low odor of PLA with the high impact strength, chemical resistance, and heat tolerance (up to ~75°C) of ABS.
PETG sits slightly above PLA in material cost and prints slower, so the same part typically costs more in PETG on both the material and machine-time lines. Switch filament type in the estimator to see the delta instantly.
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PETG features outstanding layer adhesion, moisture resistance, and UV stability, making it the premier choice for outdoor brackets, waterproof containers, mechanical drone parts, and functional tools.
Printing Parameters & Stringing Mitigation
PETG prints best at hotend temperatures of 230°C–250°C and bed temperatures of 70°C–80°C. Because PETG is hygroscopic (absorbs ambient moisture), printing wet PETG causes severe stringing and bubbling, requiring filament drying before long runs.
Pricing PETG vs PLA
PETG raw filament generally costs $2 to $5 more per kilogram than basic PLA, and its slower print speeds (due to higher viscosity) require slight upward adjustments in hourly machine rate estimates.
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title = {{PETG Filament}},
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year = {2026},
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