Is Overture PETG good for beginners?

It is manageable for a first PETG spool, but it is less forgiving than PLA. Expect to tune temperature, retraction and bed adhesion before prints come out clean.

How is it different from PLA?

PETG is tougher and more heat- and water-resistant than PLA, with better layer adhesion. PLA is still easier to print and faster.

How is it different from ABS?

PETG gives ABS-like impact strength with much lower shrinkage and no harsh fumes. It is easier to print on open-frame printers.

Does it need drying before use?

A new sealed spool is already dried. Once opened, store it sealed with desiccant or dry it at 65°C for more than 6 hours if prints turn bubbly.

What nozzle and bed settings does it need?

Use a heated bed and print in the 30–50 mm/s range the maker lists. Run a temperature tower, since PETG settings vary by printer.

One 1 kg spool of 1.75 mm PETG filament in resealable foil packaging. No nozzle, desiccant or tools are included.

Where is the Overture PETG Filament 1.75mm 1kg cheapest?

At WoodArtSupply, for $13.22, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Overture PETG Filament 1.75mm 1kg?

4 stores we checked sell it, including WoodArtSupply, Overture 3D, eBay, Amazon.

Overture PETG Filament 1.75mm 1kg Price History: $13.22

What reviewers say

Owners generally rate Overture PETG as a dependable everyday filament with consistent diameter and strong layer bonding. Complaints center on stringing, moisture sensitivity and the slow suggested speeds rather than on failed spools.

What people mention

Print qualityPraisedOwners report smooth extrusion and strong layer adhesion on functional parts.
Diameter consistencyPraisedUsers find the ±0.02 mm tolerance holds up in practice, with few clogs.
StringingCriticisedReviewers say it strings and oozes unless retraction and temperature are dialed in.
MoistureMixedThe spool arrives dry, but owners note it picks up moisture and needs resealing or drying.
Print speedCriticisedThe 30–50 mm/s range is slower than many users expect from modern PETG.

From WoodArtSupply

Combines the ease of printing with PLA and the improved mechanical properties of ABS, including enhanced impact resistance and superior layer adhesion
Patented clog-free formula for smooth, seamless printing
Every spool dried for 24 hours and vacuum-sealed in resealable foil packaging
Advanced CCD diameter measuring and self-adaptive control for strict tolerances
Diameter 1.75mm with dimensional accuracy of +/- 0.02 mm
Works with consumer and industrial 3D printers; wide selection of vibrant colors

Materials: Premium PETG plastic; safe and odorless, little shrinkage rate, high impact strength and good liquidity
Care: Store PETG filament in sealed storage with desiccants (silica gel) or dry for more than 6 hours at 65˚C
Guarantee: Backed by Overture's lifetime satisfaction service and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Shipping: The majority of items have free shipping, but some products due to size or shipping location may have a shipping fee.
In the box: 1 x spool of PETG filaments

About the Overture PETG Filament 1.75mm 1kg

Overture PETG filament is a 1.75 mm 3D printing filament made from PETG plastic. It combines the easy printing of PLA with the mechanical properties of ABS, including high impact strength and strong layer adhesion. The plastic is odorless, has low shrinkage and flows smoothly. Prints come out with a slight shine.

The filament is made with a clog-free formula. A CCD diameter measuring and self-adaptive control system keeps the diameter within tight tolerances. Each spool is dried for 24 hours and vacuum-sealed in resealable foil packaging. To keep it dry, store it in sealed storage with desiccants such as silica gel, or dry it for more than 6 hours at 65°C.

It works with consumer and industrial 3D printers and is suited to functional parts and outdoor prints. Recommended settings are a nozzle temperature of 230°C to 250°C, a bed temperature of 80°C to 90°C and the cooling fan on. These settings are based on a 0.4 mm nozzle and may vary with other nozzle sizes.

Material: PETG
Diameter: 1.75 mm
Net weight: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Nozzle temp: 230°C–250°C (446°F–482°F)
Bed temp: 80°C–90°C (176°F–194°F)
Print speed: 30–50 mm/s
Retraction: 1–3 mm
Raft separation: 0.14 mm
Features: High impact strength, low shrinkage, water-resistant
In the box: 1 spool of PETG filament