A Gap in the Market: No Matte ReFill for Bambu Lab Users
Bambu Lab has changed how people 3D print. Faster speeds, automated multi-colour workflows, and the AMS system have pushed what’s possible on a desktop printer — but the filament market hasn’t always kept up.
For Bambu Lab users who wanted a matte finish, the options were limited. Standard matte PLA works, but it’s not optimised for high-speed printing. Push the speeds and the surface quality suffers. And until now, Filamentive did not offer a spool-free, ReFill Matte PLA built for AMS use.
That’s the gap PLA Matte HS fills.
What is PLA Matte High Speed Filament?
PLA Matte HS (High Speed) is a matte-finish PLA filament formulated specifically for high-speed FDM 3D printing. It maintains a clean, consistent matte surface finish at elevated nozzle temperatures and fast print profiles — where standard matte PLA would typically degrade.
It’s available in ReFill format only: no spool, no side walls, cardboard core. It drops straight into Bambu Lab AMS without modification and uses the standard Bambu PLA Matte profile.
| 400 mm/s+ | Engineered for high-speed print profiles |
| 35% lower | New pricing vs previous matte PLA range |
| 3 colours | Black, White, and Orange at launch |
| ReFill only | Spool-free — designed for Bambu Lab AMS |
Why does Standard Matte PLA Struggles at High Speed?
Most matte PLA filaments are formulated for conventional print speeds — typically in the 40–80 mm/s range. At these speeds, the material has time to flow, bond, and set correctly, producing the even, low-sheen surface that makes matte so appealing.
Push speeds beyond that and things change. The filament doesn’t flow as predictably. Layer adhesion becomes inconsistent. The matte finish can become patchy or uneven. And at the nozzle temperatures many Bambu Lab users run, standard matte PLA simply isn’t calibrated to perform.
PLA Matte HS is formulated to handle exactly this. Higher nozzle temperatures, faster extrusion, consistent output — without sacrificing the finish.
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⚠️ Important: Print Settings for PLA Matte HS ReFill PLA Matte HS is specifically formulated for high-speed 3D printing and works with systems like Bambu Lab AMS. As such, we recommend printing hotter than standard PLA Matte: 220–250°C nozzle temperature. For Bambu Lab users, use the Bambu PLA Matte profile for optimal results. |
Available PLA Matte HS Filament Colours at Launch?
PLA Matte HS launches in three versatile colours — chosen to cover the most common use cases for prototyping, functional parts, and finished models.
Matte Black PLA Matte HS Filament
The most versatile matte colour for professional and technical prints. Clean, neutral, and unforgiving of poor surface quality — which makes Matte Black a reliable indicator of print performance. If it looks good in black, it’ll look good in anything.
Matte White PLA Matte HS Filament
Bright, clean, and ideal for concept models and presentation pieces. Matte White diffuses light evenly, making it one of the best colours for highlighting surface geometry and model detail without glossy reflections.
Matte Orange PLA Matte HS Filament
A bold, high-visibility option for functional parts, safety-critical prototypes, and anything that needs to stand out on a desk or workshop bench. Matte Orange is a firm favourite in engineering and makerspace environments.
Lower Price Filament: Cost-Effective High-Speed Matte Prints
Sustainable, high-performance filament shouldn’t come at a premium that puts it out of reach. PLA Matte HS launches at a 35% lower price point than our previous matte PLA offering — making it the most cost-effective matte filament in the Filamentive range.
That matters particularly for users running high-volume workflows: universities, makerspaces, design studios, and small production runs where filament cost is a genuine factor in material choice.
The ReFill format also reduces packaging waste and lowers shipping weight — a further efficiency gain for customers ordering at scale.
PLA Matte vs PLA Matte HS: Which Filament Is Right for You?
We offer two matte PLA options. Here’s how they compare:
| PLA Matte | PLA Matte HS | |
| Format | Spooled | ReFill |
| Print speed | Standard (~60 mm/s) | High-speed (400 mm/s+) |
| Nozzle temperature | 190–210°C | 220–250°C |
| Bambu Lab AMS | Compatible with Spool Adapter | Optimised for Reusable SPool |
| Recommended profile | PLA Matte | Bambu PLA Matte |
| Available colours | Full range | Black, White, Orange (launch) |
| Best for | General matte printing | High-speed, high-volume workflows |
| Price | £23.99 (for 0.75 kg) | 35% lower = £19.99/kg |
How to Print PLA Matte HS | Technical Data & Parameters
All values measured using standard test specimens at room temperature. Actual results may vary depending on printer calibration, model design, and ambient conditions. We recommend testing before production use.
| Parameter | Value |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Diameter tolerance | ±0.05 mm |
| Nozzle temperature | 220–250°C |
| Heated bed | 40–60°C |
| Cooling fan | 70–100% |
| Closed chamber | Not required |
| Drying conditions | 50°C / 4 hrs |
| Density | 1.41 g/cm³ |
| Tensile modulus | 3,400 MPa |
| Tensile strength | 46 MPa |
| HDT A | 57°C |
| VICAT | 56.5°C |
Shop PLA Matte HS
High-speed matte PLA in ReFill format, optimised for systems like Bambu AMS. Now 35% lower price. Available in Black, White, and Orange.