Enclosures & Housings
Functional housings that need to survive repeated handling without cracking under moderate impact.
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Extended Range · PETG Family
PETG, for parts that need to hold up.
PETG bridges the gap between PLA and ABS — tougher, more impact-resistant, and better suited to parts that see repeated handling, moisture, or mild chemical exposure. It keeps much of PLA's ease of printing while holding up considerably better once the part is actually in use.
A durable middle ground — better impact and chemical resistance than PLA, less prone to warping than ABS, though not as heat-tolerant as ABS or an engineering polymer.
Bottles & Containers
Chemical-resistant containers and fixtures, including uncoloured, unfilled grades for food-contact-adjacent parts.
Mechanical Brackets
Mounts and brackets that get handled and reinstalled repeatedly without becoming brittle over time.
Guards & Workshop Aids
Durable guards, trays, and handling aids that need toughness, moisture resistance, and easy cleaning.
Properties
What PETG is — and isn't — good for.
PETG resists impact and chemical exposure noticeably better than PLA and is far less prone to warping during printing than ABS, making it a reliable choice for functional parts without needing an enclosed, heated print environment. It isn't as heat-tolerant as ABS or an engineering polymer, so it's not the right pick for parts sitting near a heat source. Within the family, High-Flow variants print faster, Carbon- and Glass-fibre grades add stiffness, and ESD-Antistatic grades suit electronics-adjacent fixtures.
MatteMarbleWood-fillGlow / LuminousHigh-Flow (HF)Carbon-fibre (PETG-CF)Glass-fibre (PETG-GF)RecycledPETG ESD-Antistatic
Common Applications
Where we typically use it.
- Functional enclosures and housings
- Outdoor-adjacent parts needing moisture resistance
- Mechanical brackets and mounts subject to repeated handling
- Food-contact-adjacent fixtures and containers (uncoloured, unfilled grades)
- Protective covers and guards