PETG is an immensely popular 3D printing filament, widely used for its high strength, relative flexibility, and temperature resistance compared to the ever-popular PLA.

PETG provides flexibility and a printing experience like the familiar and easy PLA process while being food safe too. It’s perfect for practical prints that will endure a little more stress than PLA can offer.

PETG stands for glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate – similar to PET, which you may know from plastic water bottles – but an additional glycol is included in the polymer structure, hence the letter “G” after PET for “glycol-modified”. The result is a clearer, less temperature-sensitive material that’s easier to extrude than PET. It’s worth noting, although PET is widely recycled, PETG is not.

PETG is a good all-around material but stands out from other filaments given its flexibility, strength, temperature, and impact resistance. This makes it ideal for objects that might experience sustained or sudden stress, like mechanical parts, 3D printer parts, and protective components.

Additionally, since the material is considered food safe, it can be a good option for objects that will encounter food or drink.

If you intend to use a custom object ordered for food or drink, please notify us so we can dial in the right material and thickness needed!