3D printing users asking if our filament is made in the UK is a frequently asked question. First and foremost, Filamentive's sole mission is to be a premium filament UK brand, using sustainable materials where possible, without compromising quality. Made...
UK filament brand, Filamentive, have announced the release of Economy PLA - a UK-made, PLA 3D printing filament, featuring up to 99.99% recycled material. With 99% of the market being non-recycled filament in an industry predicted to grow significantly over the...
With advancements in polymer science and manufacturing, there are now more than 16 different materials available to operators of FFF 3D printers. There are also several manufacturers / suppliers of 3D printing filament - a quick check of the Ultimaker Marketplace...
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness and appreciation for the natural environment. As our world continues to face environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, it is important that we take steps...
Bambu Lab has taken the desktop 3D printer market by storm! Offering advantages such as premium build quality, higher print speeds and a Automatic Material System (AMS), the Bambu Lab X1 printer is proving extremely popular, in the UK and abroad. Dozens of...
Dear Valued Customer, Firstly, thank you once again for being a valued Filamentive customer. We appreciate your custom and are proud to support your 3D printing needs - whether printing for pleasure, profit - or both! At a time of economic...
3D printing generates large amounts of waste, caused by failed prints and / or rejected support structures. In fact, this HSSMI report infers that 33% of 3D prints become waste. In the UK alone, this could be around 379,000 kg of waste plastic generated annually,...
Despite the numerous advantages of 3D printing, the process itself generates large amounts of waste. As a provider of sustainable materials for 3D printing, Filamentive is regularly asked by customers, researchers and industry professionals about the true...
Why we need to use Recycled Filament for 3D Printing Materials 3D printing is a double edged sword. Whilst fundamentally an additive technology with minimal wastage, the use of plastic as a feedstock could further worsen our existing waste management issues. ...
Filamentive sustainable materials have been used to produce eight, 3D-printed statues for the recent Adidas 'Support is Everything' campaign. Research has found that London has more statues of men (21%) and animals (8%) than it does of women (4%). To support...
Can I return my empty filament spools? What can I do with my empty filament spools? Will you recycle my empty, plastic filament spools? As a 3D printing filament brand, questions are received on an almost daily basis. Once finished with their 3D printing, users...
Same-day Dispatch reinstated as of 10 October 2022. As of Monday 10 October 2022, orders received by 2pm will be processed same-day for delivery next day (UK mainland only), via DPD. Most stock replenished from w/c 17 October Our manufacturing partner has faced...
