Name: Basics Series PLA - Silk/Glitter Bambu AMS Compatible
Brand: Matter3D Inc
Price: 25.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

Material Performance Profile

Basics Series PLA - Silk/Glitter Bambu AMS Compatible

PLA (polylactic acid) is our most user-friendly 3D printing material. It prints at relatively low temperatures, has excellent dimensional stability, and works reliably on almost any open-material 3D printer.

At Matter3D, we treat PLA as more than just a “beginner” plastic. Our PLA family is built for consistency, strength, and real-world usability, with multiple formulations tuned for different applications—from cost-effective essentials up to tougher, higher-heat performance grades and composite-filled options.

All Matter3D PLA is compounded and extruded in Victoria, British Columbia using premium North American resin. Every batch is dried, filtered, and laser-monitored during extrusion to deliver smooth, predictable printing for hobbyists, print farms, and engineering teams.

Silk PLA uses aesthetic flow modifiers and reflective pigments to create a glossy, flowing, high-sheen finish.

It prints very smoothly and is ideal for models, décor, vases, cosplay, and any part where appearance matters more than mechanical strength.

Key Features

Key Features of Matter3D PLA
- Easy to print on open and enclosed printers
- Low warp and excellent dimensional stability
- Good surface detail and high-quality visual finish
- Available in multiple engineered formulations (Essentials, Basics, Performance, CF, Matte, Silk, ESD)
- Tight diameter tolerance with continuous laser measurement
- Made in Canada using premium North American base resins
- Suitable for beginners, professionals, and high-volume print farms
- High-gloss reflective finish
- Very smooth surface quality
- Ideal for visual/display prints
- Lower mechanical strength than standard PLA
- Easy printing on most machines

Recommended Applications

Typical Applications for Matter3D PLA

Prototyping and concept models
Functional brackets, mounts, and fixtures within PLA’s temperature limits
Education and classroom projects
Cosplay, props, and artistic pieces
Consumer products and enclosures with low heat exposure
High-volume production runs for print farms (especially with Basics and Performance PLA)

For applications that require higher impact resistance, higher heat deflection, or improved stiffness, our Performance PLA and carbon-fiber–reinforced formulations offer upgraded mechanical performance while retaining PLA’s printability.

Print Settings

General Print Settings for Matter3D PLA

These are baseline guidelines for our PLA family. Individual variants (Basics, CF, Performance, etc.) may have specific recommendations listed in the product’s own “Print Settings” section.

Nozzle Temperature (General Range): 200–225 °C
Bed Temperature: 40–65 °C (often optional with good adhesion surfaces)
Cooling Fan: 50–100% after the first few layers
Print Speed: 40–80 mm/s (slower for fine detail, faster for production)
Layer Height: 0.12–0.28 mm for most use cases
Drying (if needed): 40–50 °C for 4–6 hours

For best results, start in the middle of these ranges, print a small test part, and then fine-tune nozzle temperature and speed in small increments based on your specific printer and environment.

Nozzle: 195–210 °C
Bed: 65 °C
Cooling: 80–100%
Speed: >40 mm/s
Drying (if needed): 40–45 °C for 4–6 hours

Technical Specifications

Tensile Strength: 50–55 MPa
Impact Strength: 12–18 J/m
Heat Deflection Temp (HDT): 50–55 °C

Quality & Manufacturing

Quality & Manufacturing – Matter3D PLA

All Matter3D PLA filaments are compounded and extruded in Victoria, British Columbia. We start with high-quality North American base resins, dry them to controlled moisture levels, and filter the melt before extrusion. Diameter is continuously monitored with laser measurement, and each production run is sampled and test-printed before it leaves our facility.

Filament is wound onto recyclable cardboard spools, vacuum-sealed with desiccant, and boxed for protection in transit. Colours are photographed under neutral, 5000–5500 K lighting, but final appearance may vary slightly depending on your monitor, printer settings, and layer height.

Our goal is simple: provide consistent, trustworthy PLA that behaves the same from spool to spool so you can focus on printing, not fighting your material.

FAQ

PLA Family – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will Matter3D PLA work with my printer?

Yes. Our PLA is designed for most open-material FFF/FDM 3D printers using 1.75 mm filament, including Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic, and many others. Check your printer’s specifications to confirm PLA compatibility (almost all machines support it).

Q: What print settings should I start with?

For most PLA prints, a nozzle temperature around 205–215 °C, a bed temperature around 50–60 °C, and 60–100% part cooling is a good starting point. Each variant (Essentials, Basics, Performance, CF, etc.) has recommended settings listed on its product page. Fine-tune in ±5 °C steps and adjust speed based on your printer’s capabilities.

Q: Do I need to dry PLA before printing?

PLA is less moisture-sensitive than nylons or TPUs, but it still benefits from being dry. If you hear popping from the nozzle or see rough, inconsistent surfaces, dry the spool at 40–50 °C for several hours and store it with desiccant.

Q: Is Matter3D PLA food-safe?

We do not certify our materials as food-safe. Even though all of our base resin has regulatory clearances, 3D-printed parts are porous and difficult to clean, and printers often use brass nozzles that may contain lead. We recommend treating all printed parts as non-food-contact unless you have a validated process and equipment.

Q: Do you offer bulk or farm pricing on PLA?

Yes. We work closely with print farms, schools, and industrial users. If you’re consuming large volumes of PLA, contact us and we can help with volume pricing and logistics.

Q: Can you produce custom PLA colours or formulations?

Yes. Because we compound and extrude in-house in Victoria, BC, we can develop custom colours, composites, and performance PLA grades for reasonable minimum order quantities. Reach out with your requirements and we’ll see what’s possible.

Q: What does 'Bambu AMS Compatible' mean

This simply means that the plastic spools we use for our products are compatible with Bambu's AMS system. They are literally 'plug-n-play'.

Compare PLA Materials

Material	Stiffness (Modulus)	Tensile Strength	Impact Strength (Notched Izod)	HDT
Basics Series PLA - Bambu AMS Compatible	3.2–3.8 GPa	60–65 MPa	30–45 J/m	60–65 °C
Basics Series PLA - Matte Bambu AMS Compatible	3.3–3.9 GPa	58–62 MPa	20–30 J/m	55–60 °C
Basics Series PLA - Recycled Bambu AMS Compatible	2.8–3.2 GPa	50–55 MPa	12–18 J/m	50–55 °C
Basics Series PLA - Silk/Glitter Bambu AMS Compatible	2.8–3.2 GPa	50–55 MPa	12–18 J/m	50–55 °C
Performance PLA - Bambu AMS Compatible	3.5–4.0 GPa	65–70 MPa	40–60 J/m	75 °C
Basics Series PLA - Carbon Fiber Bambu AMS Compatible	5.0–7.0 GPa	75–90 MPa (Fibre-orientation dependent)	15–25 J/m	60–65 °C (orientation dependent)
Essentials PLA Bambu AMS Compatible	3.0–3.5 GPa	55–60 MPa	16–20 J/m	50–55 °C

Values are approximate and based on Matter3D internal testing.

Whats in The Box?

Cardboard Box
Spool of filament
Vacuum Sealed bag
Desiccant

High Quality Prints

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