Standard PLA+

Metallic Silver gives a metal-like shimmer with no metal powder or abrasive fill, so it prints on a standard brass nozzle. It looks best on smooth, glossy surfaces; print a little slower or hotter for more shine.

What makes it PLA+

Standard PLA+ is our everyday PLA, made in Fargo, North Dakota:

• 100% virgin NatureWorks Ingeo 4043D, with no fillers or regrind

• ±0.02 mm diameter, measured by multi-axis laser

• Tuned for modern fast printers: 220-250 °C and up to 250 mm/s

• AMS-compatible 1 kg spool and free print profiles

Need parts that take a hit? Step up to Tough Pro PLA+ . Printing for outdoors, hot cars or above 55 °C? Choose Pro PCTG .

Print settings

Nozzle: 220-250 °C. Start at 240 °C on fast printers and 230 °C on slower ones; a generic 200-215 °C PLA profile is too cold.

Bed: 0-60 °C (60 °C recommended) on smooth or textured PEI, Bambu Cool or High Temp Plate, glass, BuildTak or WhamBam

Speed: 60-250 mm/s; above about 150 mm/s, raise the temperature

Cooling: part fan on; no enclosure needed (open the door or lid on enclosed printers)

Drying: 50 °C for 6-8 hours

Download Standard PLA+ print profiles for Bambu Lab and Snapmaker U1 printers.

Common questions

Does it work in the Bambu AMS? Yes. Our 1 kg spools have been AMS-compatible since October 2023.

How hot can parts get? PLA softens around 55-60 °C, so keep parts out of hot cars and direct sun.

Can I use it as supports for Pro PCTG? Yes, as a breakaway interface on multi-nozzle printers such as the Bambu Lab H2D, H2C, X2D or Prusa XL. Never run PLA and PCTG through the same nozzle.