Elegoo White PETG vs Anycubic Silk Grey PLA
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Properties
White PETG (Elegoo)
Silk Grey PLA (Anycubic)
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Material Properties
Characteristics and properties of the material type
Type
The material type of the filament
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Requires Enclosure
Whether an enclosed printing environment is needed
No
No
Fume Emissions
Relative level of particles released, required ventilation, and potential health risks. (PLA is the baseline, 1x).
2x
1x
UV Resistance
Expected amount of UV exposure time before material degrades completely in outdoor use
Moderate to Good (months to years)
Very Poor (weeks)
Flexible
Can bend, stretch, and compress without breaking, and returns to the original shape afterward
Yes
No
Moisture Sensitivity
How quickly the material absorbs moisture and causes printing defects like severe stringing and rough surfaces
Low
Very Low
Material Applications
How this material is used in products and industries
Indoor, Moderate Stress, Functional
Indoor, Low Stress, Decorative
Printing Settings
Recommended temperatures and speeds for printing
Printing Temperature Nozzle
Recommended nozzle temperature for printing
250°C
205°C
Bed Temperature
Recommended heated bed temperature
70°C
60°C
Print Speed (Min)
Minimum recommended printing speed
30 mm/s
50 mm/s
Printing Speed (Max)
Maximum recommended printing speed
600 mm/s
100 mm/s
Brand Info
Product-specific information and purchase details
Brand
Manufacturer or brand name
Elegoo
Anycubic
Color
Filament color
White
Silk Grey
Price
Current price per roll
$16.99
$21.99