Sunlu PLA Filament 1.75mm, 1kg w/ Reusable Spool

Our take on the Sunlu PLA Filament 1.75mm, 1kg w/ Reusable Spool

Sunlu PLA is a 1.75mm polylactic acid filament wound on a reusable spool, sold in 1kg lots. It is aimed at everyday FDM printing: models, prototypes, props and classroom parts, where easy printing matters more than heat resistance. PLA is the simplest material to print, but it softens in a hot car and is brittle under load, so PETG or ABS suits functional parts better. Sunlu sits in the budget tier of filament brands; owners generally report smooth extrusion and clean surfaces, with occasional complaints about color consistency between spools and brittle filament or tangles.

Sunlu PLA Filament 1.75mm, 1kg w/ Reusable Spool prices at every store

Questions and answers

Does Sunlu PLA need a heated bed?

It prints on a heated bed at around 50–60°C, but also adheres to bare glass or tape on unheated beds with glue stick or hairspray.

What nozzle temperature should I use?

Most users print it around 200–210°C with a 60°C bed. Start at the middle of that range and adjust for your printer.

Is the spool reusable?

Yes, the filament comes on a reusable spool that can be refilled with Sunlu refill coils rather than thrown away.

Is PLA strong enough for functional parts?

For light-duty brackets and enclosures, yes. For parts under load, heat or sunlight, PETG or ABS holds up better.

Does it fit standard printers?

The 1.75mm diameter and 1kg spool fit most FDM printers with a standard spool holder; check your holder's width for the spool hub.

Does it work in a direct-drive or Bowden setup?

Both. PLA is stiff enough to feed through a Bowden tube and prints well on direct-drive extruders.

Where is the Sunlu PLA Filament 1.75mm, 1kg w/ Reusable Spool cheapest?

At 3D Printing Canada, for $11.55, as of our latest check.