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PLA

Browse our expansive range of PLA filament from this page. Simply choose your desired filament diameter (1.75mm or 2.85mm) and explore our vast range of colours and effects. The team at 123-3D.co.uk strive to get you the best prices for your PLA filament and aim to get it to you the next business day (if ordered before 4.55pm), so you can begin your next project as soon as possible!
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PLA Filament

Your only limit is your imagination with the wide range of PLA filament available today from 123-3D.co.uk.

The Range

As well as the standard PLA filament available here in many colours, you can also choose PLA with special effects to ensure your prints stand out. This exciting range of PLA filaments includes glow in the dark or fluorine options. Also available is PLA filament with wood or metal particles. With these products your 3D printed objects won't look like they're made of plastic but will instead take on the appearance of a different material. This further expands the possibilities of your 3D printer!
 

About PLA

A versatile filament, there’s no wonder it’s the most popular. User-friendly, PLA is great for newcomers and 3D printing experts alike. It’s also made from biodegradable raw materials like wheat and corn, making it a sustainable choice.

When ordering PLA filament, pay close attention to the diameter of the filament. PLA is a very easy filament type to print with and has few requirements. For example, a heated bed is optional, so you can also 3D print with PLA without a heated bed.

For more information about this filament, check out our helpful guide to PLA.

Buying PLA for your 3D printer? Order from us at 123-3D.co.uk!

Have any questions about ordering from 123-3D.co.uk? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page!
 

PLA Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key advantages of PLA?

PLA filament offers a number of key advantages that make it one of the most popular and beginner friendly 3D printing materials. It prints easily due to its low temperature requirements and minimal warping, meaning it doesn’t usually need a heated bed or enclosed chamber. At the same time, PLA is known for producing excellent surface quality with smooth finishes and high detail, making it ideal for prototypes, models, toys, and decorative prints. PLA is also made from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane, giving it a more environmentally conscious profile while emitting very little odour during printing, which makes it suitable for indoor use. Additionally, PLA is rigid and strong enough for many low stress applications and comes in a huge range of colours and specialty blends (including PLA+, matte, silk, and wood filled variants) offering versatility for both functional and aesthetic projects.

What technical specs and printing settings does PLA require?

PLA has straightforward technical specifications and is one of the easiest filaments to set up for reliable printing – making it ideal for first time or beginners only just getting into 3D printing. Most PLA comes in either 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm diameter, with 1.75 mm being the most common across consumer printers. It prints at relatively low temperatures, typically needing a nozzle temperature of around 190–220°C, depending on the brand and printer. PLA can be printed without a heated bed, but many users still prefer using one set between 50–60°C for improved first‑layer adhesion. PLA does not need an enclosure because it experiences very little warping compared to materials like ABS. Since PLA is hygroscopic, it should be stored in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can cause bubbling or poor surface finish on your prints. For post‑processing, PLA can be sanded, primed, and painted, and it can be annealed to increase heat resistance.

Why is PLA recommended for beginners?

PLA is recommended for beginners because it is the easiest and most forgiving 3D printing material to work with. As mentioned above, PLA prints at low temperatures, sticks well to the build plate, and has very little warping or shrinkage, which means prints are more likely to succeed even on entry level machines. PLA also doesn’t require a heated bed or an enclosed chamber, removing much of the setup complexity that other materials like ABS or nylon demand. Its low odour and safe printing characteristics make it suitable for indoor use, and it produces clean, detailed results with minimal tuning. And because PLA is widely available in many colours and blends, beginners can get great looking prints right away without advanced knowledge of print settings or post processing. Overall, its reliability, simplicity, and compatibility with almost all printers make PLA the ideal starting point for anyone looking to get into 3D printing.
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