Matte PLA

Beginner

Matte Finish Polylactic Acid

A PLA blend formulated with mineral or polymer additives that eliminate glossy reflections and hide layer lines. Matte PLA produces prints with a soft, velvety surface that looks professional without any post-processing. It is the go-to choice when you want prints that photograph well and feel premium to the touch.

Nozzle Temp195–225°C
Bed Temp50–65°C
Print Speed40–60 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • Print at 205-215°C for the flattest matte finish — overheating can reintroduce slight gloss.
  • Use 100% part cooling fan to maximize the matte effect; reduced cooling makes the surface shinier.
  • Matte PLA hides layer lines better at 0.16-0.2 mm layer height — finer layers offer diminishing returns.
  • Avoid touching the print surface with bare hands — fingerprint oils create visible shiny spots on matte finishes.
  • Some matte PLAs are slightly more brittle than standard PLA; increase wall count to 4 for functional parts.

Use Cases

Product prototypes for photographyDisplay models and architectural mockupsFigurines and collectiblesCamera and studio equipment housingsCustom enclosures with a professional lookBoard game pieces and tokensArt installations

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Polymaker PolyTerra Matte PLA (Top Rated)→Bambu Lab Matte PLA 1.75mm→SUNLU Matte PLA 1.75mm→

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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