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 are...
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Currently only available in 1KG, 1.75mm
Looking for AMS Compatible, Bambu Reusable Spool refills? Shop ReFill PLA
Currently only available in 1KG, 1.75mm
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As a 3D printing filament brand, we provide a wide range of materials for 3D printers - from conventional polymers such as PLA and PETg, through to engineering-grade materials such as ASA and ABS, as well as novelty / exotic type materials such as Wood PLA and Cosmic...
Recycled materials from UK filament brand, Filamentive, have been used to produce 3D-printed, illuminated Penguins for Chester Zoo. The most visited wildlife attraction in the UK, Chester Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the country, featuring over 20,000 animals....
As a 3D printing filament business, we annually analyse production volumes - per material - and compare to the previous year. This has the environmental benefit of assessing our recycled material usage but it also serves as a tool to check if there has been...
What is the most sustainable 3D printing material? As a brand of 3D printer filament, this is a question received on a regular basis. This article seeks to explore the different factors influencing sustainability - from recycled content and recyclability, through to...
3D printer filament brand, Filamentive, becomes the first UK provider to offer a dedicated discount for students, lecturers and academic staff. With a focus on reducing the environmental impact of 3D printing, UK filament provider, Filamentive, has announced the...
Discontinued, stock available until exhausted
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World-leading hotel group, Jumeirah, is raising awareness for Turtle Conservation with a unique range of 3D printed turtle structures, being installed throughout Dubai. Since its inception in 2004, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project has rescued and recovered an...
The problem of 3D printing waste is a growing concern in additive manufacturing. In a 2019 survey, users were asked about their thoughts on (rising) plastic use in 3D printing, and whether they perceived it to be a problem. Two-thirds of those surveyed said yes, the...
With 3D printing increasingly used for end-use applications, there is growing demand for 3D printing materials that can withstand external environments, such as weathering and direct sunlight. As a UK provider of 3D printing filament, this article seeks to explore...
PLEASE NOTE: This article was written in 2021. Read the updated guide here: Heat-Resistant 3D Printing Filament: 2026 UK Materials Guide With 3D printing increasingly used in industry for the production of end-use parts, “which filaments are heat resistant?” is...
As a 3D printing filament UK supplier, we currently offer six PLA filaments - as of August 2021: PLA, PLA Tough, Engineering PLA (ePLA), PLA Matte, PLA Cosmic, Wood PLA. Due to the wide range of PLA materials, “which PLA filament is for me?” is a frequently asked...
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 25 August 2021 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, has today announced the launch of PLA Tough - an industrial-grade material offering the impact strength of ABS, whilst retaining the sustainability and printability...
Filamentive is a premium filament UK brand, using sustainable materials where possible, without compromising quality – guaranteed. Filamentive is the 3D printer filament of choice for thousands of UK businesses – ranging from industries such as aerospace,...
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 29 July 2021 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, has today announced the launch of Filamentive PRO - a specialised portfolio of high performance 3D printing polymers for engineering applications. With hardware...
Concurrently, the proliferation of desktop 3D printing has facilitated this further - empowering individuals and small businesses to become microfactories - enabling design, prototyping, iteration and mass production to be done in-situ. E-commerce platform, Etsy is...
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 22nd April 2021 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, has today announced the launch of the Eco Responsible 3D Printing Alliance™ - an initiative to promote sustainable additive manufacturing practices. Whilst at its...
ECO RESPONSIBLE We commit to sustainable 3D printing and climate positive initiatives The vision for the Eco Responsible 3D Printing Alliance™ is to curate a group of like-minded businesses and organisations to drive positive change in 3D printing - making a...
Humanity is facing the growing impact of plastic waste polluting our land and marine environments, the effect of increasingly severe weather events as well as the consequences of global warming. The natural environment cannot be replaced or replicated, so it’s...
This article aggregates published industry data regarding 3D printing including specific filament market figures, whilst also referring to primary research undertaken by Filamentive. FFF / FDM 3D Printing Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication...
Filamentive (filamentive.com), a UK based pioneer in recycled 3D Printing materials, has launched a new partnership in the United States with 3D Printlife (http://www.3dprintlife.com). This partnership enables Filamentive customers to purchase their filaments in...
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Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 26th August 2020 – UK 3D printing filament brand, Filamentive, is proud to announce that all 2.3 kg 3D printing filament products will now feature a 100% recyclable cardboard reel. According to EC data, the recycling rate for...
As an environmentally-conscious 3D printing filament brand, we are continuously engaged in the discourse around the problem of 3D printing waste, and have previously been transparent on the internal challenges of receiving waste 3D prints (to recycle). To further...
ProblemProto21 made 1000 face shields for Dubai Police using Filamentive rPLA.On 3 March 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting lives at risk. The need...
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Produce made from PLA As a UK provider of PLA 3D printing filament, we are often asked by 3D printing users about the different types of PLA filament and what the best PLA filament is. This article will therefore give an overview of what PLA is, as well as explain the...
3D printing is regarded as somewhat of a double-edged sword - whilst at its core 3D printing is fundamentally less wasteful than traditional, subtractive manufacturing methods, the use of plastic as a feedstock has the potential to exacerbate the global plastic...
2.85mm Discontinued, stock available until exhausted
2.85mm Diameter discontinued, stock available until exhausted
2.85mm Discontinued, stock available until exhausted
Due to a huge increase in demand for sustainable alternatives to regular plastic, there is a worldwide PLA shortage currently. Due to this situation, prices for the following PLA products - will increase on Friday 1st November 2019. (r)PLA - 20%PLA Matte -...
Consumer awareness around sustainability has vastly increased in recent years; the debate about plastic specifically has transitioned from fringe debates into the mainstream. A 2018 Nielsen report highlighted that 81% of those surveyed felt strongly that companies...
Colour ref – 9003
(Default = RAL, Numbers with a ‘C’ on the end refer to Pantone)
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – 21 August 2019 – Filamentive is pleased to announce our participation in The Ultimaker Material Alliance Program - a collaboration allowing filament companies to offer their products in Ultimaker Marketplace. Four...
Having sustainability at the heart of our company’s operations, any initiative that aims to reduce wastage and use less plastic in 3D printing is welcomed by us. The MasterSpool initiative certainly grabbed our attention when it was first conceptualised (even before...
"Is PLA is sustainable?" "Is PLA is biodegradable?" "Is PLA is compostable?" "Is PLA is recyclable?" As a brand of 3D printer filament, questions like this are received on an almost daily basis. As sustainability is central to our business model and ethos, we...
PLA and ABS are two of the most popular 3D printer filament materials. This comparison will hopefully give you more knowledge on both materials and help you select the best filament for your project. ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Sturdy, strongHigh melting...
Recently we sent out a material sustainability survey (thank you to those who contributed). One question was What do you consider as the biggest cause/s of 3D printing waste? - as you can see from the results table below, 80.98% of respondents indicated that failed...
"PET filament", "PETg filament", "PETG filament" "PET-G filament" - all of these are common names used in 3D printing. Whilst at first glance "PET" and "PETg" may appear to be the same material, their (incorrect) interchangeable use by material companies and 3D...
In response to growing interest into the area of recycled filament and the regular enquiries we receive regarding failed/waste 3D print recycling, we thought we'd take the time to clarify our position - this article specifically will focus on the challenges preventing...
ABS Discontinuation Notice: Stock available until exhausted. Learn more
Colour ref – 9003
(Default = RAL, Numbers with a ‘C’ on the end refer to Pantone)
Please note: to ensure clarity, we’ve chosen to label our product simply as ‘ABS’, however, this is still the same product as the previously marketed, ‘rABS’.
Happy Holidays from the Filamentive Team! 2018 has been a tremendous year for us and we'd just like to thank each and every customer, supplier and partner! In February, we made the switch from plastic to cardboard spools - reducing our plastic use and making recycling...
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom – December 6th 2018 – Filamentive, a UK based company, is proud to announce a distribution partnership with Proto21 3D Printing LLC, to introduce their high-grade, environmentally friendly 3D Printing filaments in the GCC...
We're proud to annouce that Electronic Product Distributor, Farnell, are now stockists of the entire Filamentive 3D printer filament range. Farnell is a distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. Owned...
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