Orange PLA 3D Printer Filament
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- Premium PLA 3D printing filament
- Recycled Material: 50%
- Compatible with Bambu Lab AMS and most 3D printers
- UK Stock
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PLA filament is the most widely used material in desktop 3D printing – loved for its low warping, minimal odour, and ease of use. Made from plant-based sources, PLA (polylactic acid) is a bioplastic and a more environmentally conscious choice compared to fossil-based materials like ABS.
At Filamentive, we’ve taken this a step further. Our PLA 3D printer filament is made using 50% recycled content from industrial waste streams – helping reduce plastic waste while maintaining the high quality you expect. It’s the perfect balance of sustainability and performance.
Ideal for prototypes, toys, consumer products, and everyday prints, this PLA filament delivers strong layer adhesion and a smooth surface finish with minimal effort.
✅ 50% recycled material – reduce plastic waste to landfill without compromising quality
✅ Excellent print reliability – low warping, minimal stringing, strong layer bonding
✅ Compatible with most FDM/FFF 3D printers – including Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and UltiMaker
✅ Bambu Lab AMS compatible – filament tested for reliable automatic material changes
✅ Trusted filament UK brand – Filamentive is known for sustainable, high-performance materials
Printing temperature: 200 ± 15°C Bed temperature: ≤60°C
Additional information
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
|---|---|
| diameter | 1.75mm, 2.85mm |
| weight | 1KG, 750g |
Sustainability
Sustainability Profile: PLA
Product Overview
Material name: PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Origin: Bioplastic typically derived from renewable, plant-based sources such as corn starch
Manufacturing location: European Union (using audited partner production facilities)
Environmental Credentials
Recycled content: 50% (percentage by weight; based on supplier material declarations)
Recycled Material: Post-industrial recycled (PIR) material recovered from controlled manufacturing waste streams
Carbon footprint: Supplier data indicates a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to virgin PLA, due to recycled content use and localised production. Full life cycle assessment (LCA) in development.
Packaging: 100% recyclable cardboard spool; spool-less refill also available. Check local guidelines.
Shipping: Manufactured in Europe, warehoused and distributed from the UK. All non-palletised shipments use DPD’s carbon-neutral delivery service, reducing transportation emissions for UK and EU customers.
Circularity & End-of-Life
Biodegradability: PLA is technically biodegradable under industrial composting conditions (typically requires sustained temperatures of ≥55°C and specific microbial conditions). It is not home-compostable, and availability of industrial composting varies by region – please check locally.
Recycling: Fully compatible with Filamentive's PLA recycling scheme. Alternatively PLA can be mechanically recycled to produce recycled filament or upcycled into other products by the end-user.
Disposal/reuse guidance: PLA is not typically accepted in household plastic recycling. Please check local facilities or use Filamentive’s PLA recycling scheme if eligible.
Certifications & Standards
ISO: Production partners operate under certified quality and environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
RoHS & REACH compliant: Free from restricted and hazardous substances, in line with UK and EU regulations
Internal testing: Every batch is tested for extrusion consistency and dimensional tolerance. Material is verified on in-house 3D printers to ensure reliable print performance and minimal variation across colours and batches.
Supporting Sustainability at Filamentive
Filamentive exists to reduce the environmental impact of 3D printing. From using recycled materials to offering free recycling schemes, we are committed to enabling a circular economy in additive manufacturing – without compromising on print quality.
For technical information, data sheets or sustainability queries, please contact us at: [email protected]
This Sustainability Profile is provided for informational purposes only. While Filamentive makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information, some data is based on third-party sources and may be subject to change. No warranties or guarantees are made regarding completeness or suitability for regulatory compliance. All users are advised to independently verify the data before making environmental claims or purchasing decisions in line with their sustainability policies.
7 reviews for Orange PLA 3D Printer Filament
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Richard H. (verified owner) –
Vincent H. (verified owner) –
The usual excellent quality of filament but the spool was just a little too wide for my filament drier and jammed during a print. I just repeated the print with the filament outside of the drier so not a show stopper by any means, this is not an issue that I’ve had before so is likely a one off but I thought it was worth a mention.
Ian Murphy (verified owner) –
no issues at all, likes to print hot. will be ordering more
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Judith R. (verified owner) –
Brilliant service, so very easy to deal with. I’m a returning customer and I’ll be back!
Kenneth Kennedy (verified owner) –
I have no regrets in ordering, the pla drum is perfect, recyclable and out put the extruder nice and evenly, no springing from the drum, and all the prints have been good, and will definitely order again.
Mike McMordie (verified owner) –
Exceptionally easy to print with. Did an XYZ calibration cube as a test print and it came out perfectly first time. 195C printhead, 60c bed for first layer.
Highly recommended.