Polymaker Translucent Blue PETG vs Overture Purple TPU
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Properties
Translucent Blue PETG (Polymaker)
Purple TPU (Overture)
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Material Properties
Characteristics and properties of the material type
Type
The material type of the filament
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
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
3x
UV Resistance
Expected amount of UV exposure time before material degrades completely in outdoor use
Moderate to Good (months to years)
Poor to Moderate (months)
Flexible
Can bend, stretch, and compress without breaking, and returns to the original shape afterward
Yes
Yes
Moisture Sensitivity
How quickly the material absorbs moisture and causes printing defects like severe stringing and rough surfaces
Low
High
Material Applications
How this material is used in products and industries
Indoor, Moderate Stress, Functional
Flexible, Wearable, Impact Resistant
Printing Settings
Recommended temperatures and speeds for printing
Printing Temperature Nozzle
Recommended nozzle temperature for printing
240°C
210°C
Bed Temperature
Recommended heated bed temperature
70°C
50°C
Print Speed (Min)
Minimum recommended printing speed
30 mm/s
20 mm/s
Printing Speed (Max)
Maximum recommended printing speed
50 mm/s
40 mm/s
Brand Info
Product-specific information and purchase details
Brand
Manufacturer or brand name
Polymaker
Overture
Color
Filament color
Translucent Blue
Purple
Price
Current price per roll
$22.99
$28.99