PLA

1. Hard plastic

2. Not UV resistant

3. Rigid, does not bend or deform

4. Snaps easily if thin

5. Medium price

6. Softening point: ~60 °C

7.  Bio plastic derived from corn

8. Food safe

TPU (95A)

1. Soft, rubber-like plastic

2. Not UV resistant

3. Very flexible

4. Very hard to break due to flexibility

5. High price

6. Softening point: ~65 °C

7. Good choice for  rubber parts

ASA

1. Hard plastic

2. Excellent UV resistance

3. Weatherproof and durable

4. Strong and stable

5. Medium-high price

6. Softening point: ~105 °C

7. Excels at  UV resistance mostly used for parts that are outdoors

PA (Nylon)

1. Tough and semi-flexible

2. Poor UV resistance

3. Very wear resistant

4. Hard to break

5. Medium-high price

6. Softening point: ~170 °C

7. Good for gears and mechanical parts

PETG-CF (Carbon Fiber PETG)

1. Hard and rigid

2. Good UV resistance

3. Strong but less flexible

4. Durable

5. Medium-high price

6. Softening point: ~80 °C

7. Enhanced stiffness and improved surface finish compared to regular PETG 

PETG

1. Hard plastic

2. UV resistant

3. Slightly flexible, more durable

4. Hard to break

5. Low price

6. Softening point: ~80 °C

7. Commonly used plastic for automotive parts

8. Derived from crude oil

ABS

1. Hard plastic

2. Moderate UV resistance

3. Slightly flexible, good impact resistance

4. Can crack if thin

5. Medium price

6. Softening point: ~100 °C

7. Good choice for general parts

PC (Polycarbonate)

1. Very hard and impact resistant

2. Excellent UV resistance

3. Slight flexibility under pressure

4. Extremely strong and durable

5. High price

6. Softening point: ~150 °C

7. Absorbs impacts extremely well

PA-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon)

1. Very hard and stiff

2. Poor UV resistance

3. Extremely strong and rigid

4. Industrial-grade durability

5. Extremely high price

6. Softening point: ~170 °C

7. Excellent dimensional stability and heat resistance

ABS-CF (Carbon Fiber ABS)

1. Hard and rigid composite plastic

2. Moderate UV resistance

3. Stronger and stiffer than regular ABS 

4. Good impact resistance with improved dimensional stability 

5. Medium-high price

6. Softening point: ~100 °C

7. Improved heat resistance and reduced warping compared to standard ABS