Factory Wholesale PLA+

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Snap-fit joints and structural brackets fail because basic PLA is brittle: a latch snaps off during assembly, and the returns start. This PLA Plus grade is built on an impact-modified polymer matrix with stronger interlayer bonding, so structural parts flex under load and survive repeated assembly instead of cracking along the layer seam. Toughness beats basic PLA, and the stiffness that makes PLA right for brackets is kept. Nozzle 200-230 °C. 1 kg net filament per spool.

  • Nine functional colours for the white-led PLA Plus series: PLA Plus White
  • White is the lead colour. White is the practical production colour: layer defects
  • Diameter 1.75 mm
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What exactly makes PLA Plus tougher than standard PLA?

Basic PLA is stiff but brittle: under a sudden load its layers separate and a crack runs along the layer line. PLA Plus starts from a PLA polymer that is modified with an impact modifier, which strengthens the bond between layers and lets the material yield a little instead of cracking outright, so a snap-fit tab that would break off on the first assembly with basic PLA survives repeated assembly. We do not quote impact or tensile percentages, because any such figure depends on the specimen geometry, the layer orientation and the print profile used to measure it. We describe the mechanism and the grade, and a paid test spool lets you measure it on your own part. Nozzle 200-230 °C.

Full answers below

Is it right for my project?

Best for: For architectural and scale models where dimensional consistency across a set matters - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA+ White. Not ideal for: Avoid where the part must flex or absorb impact - TPU is the better material there - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA+ White.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-230°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

4 reasons

Nine functional colours for the white-led PLA Plus series: PLA Plus White, PLA Plus Black, PLA Plus Grey, PLA Plus Pink, PLA Plus Orange, PLA Plus Skin Tone, PLA Plus Red, PLA Plus Yellow and PLA Plus Blue

White is the lead colour. White is the practical production colour: layer defects, sink marks and surface flash read clearly under workshop light, so a batch fault is caught on the bench instead of after shipment. All swatches are shown in the colour image.

Diameter 1.75 mm, 1 kg net filament per spool on a standard round spool. Nozzle temperature 200-230 °C, a wider band than basic PLA, so the grade tolerates both the higher flow of a fast functional print and the lower end of the range for thin walls. Bond strength comes from the modified PLA compound itself: no hardened nozzle, no enclosure and no heated chamber are needed on a normal FDM printer.

Load the spool, print, assemble. It ships vacuum sealed with a desiccant pack and needs no drying step before the first print, and a standard PLA profile is a valid starting point. For snap-fit and load-bearing parts, run the warm half of the 200-230 °C band with 0.16-0.24 mm layers and three or more perimeters so the force runs through continuous walls instead of infill. Reseal the bag between jobs so the surface stays consistent across a long production run.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Factory Wholesale PLA+ prints best at 200-230°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-230°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.4 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 20 × 6.5 cm
Pack FormatPiece
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.pla-vivid-colors-tough-upgrade-pla
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly makes PLA Plus tougher than standard PLA?
Basic PLA is stiff but brittle: under a sudden load its layers separate and a crack runs along the layer line. PLA Plus starts from a PLA polymer that is modified with an impact modifier, which strengthens the bond between layers and lets the material yield a little instead of cracking outright, so a snap-fit tab that would break off on the first assembly with basic PLA survives repeated assembly. We do not quote impact or tensile percentages, because any such figure depends on the specimen geometry, the layer orientation and the print profile used to measure it. We describe the mechanism and the grade, and a paid test spool lets you measure it on your own part. Nozzle 200-230 °C.
Will this filament run on my printer, and does it need special hardware?
It is 1.75 mm filament on a standard 1 kg round spool, so it fits FDM printers that take 1.75 mm material and a 1 kg spool, including Bambu Lab X1 and P1 class, Creality Ender class, Prusa, Anycubic and Elegoo machines. No hardened nozzle, no enclosure and no heated chamber are required, because the toughness comes from a modified PLA compound rather than an abrasive filler. No heated bed value is quoted for this product, as the spool data does not specify one; the bed setting that already works for your basic PLA profile is a valid starting point.
Which print settings do you recommend for snap-fit and structural parts?
Nozzle temperature 200-230 °C. For parts that carry load or clip together, run the warm half of that band: a hotter bead bonds better to the layer below, which is exactly where an ordinary PLA bracket fails. Use three or more perimeters and 0.16-0.24 mm layers so the force runs through continuous walls rather than through infill, and orient the part so the layer lines run across the load rather than along it. Moderate part cooling keeps bond strength; heavy cooling stiffens the seam and reduces adhesion. No heated bed value is quoted, as the spool data does not specify one.
Which colours are available, and why is White the lead colour?
The PLA Plus series has 9 colours: White, Black, Grey, Pink, Orange, Skin Tone, Red, Yellow and Blue. White is the lead colour and usually the fastest to ship. It is the practical choice for a production run on two counts: layer seams, gaps and surface flash are easy to see on a white part under normal workshop light, and a white structural part takes a marker or paint pen for part numbering and revision tags. Mixed cartons with a per-colour ratio are normal for trial orders; all 9 swatches are shown in the colour image.
What kind of parts is this filament for?
Parts that are assembled, handled and knocked about rather than merely displayed: snap-fit clips and latches, hinge pins and pivots, light-duty brackets, cable-management clips, replacement knobs and handles, enclosure halves with press-fit joints, jigs and fixtures that get pushed around a bench. It is also a good fit for printed-part assemblies where a standard PLA seam has been the repeated failure point. It is not a replacement for engineering polymers in hot, chemical or continuously loaded service; PETG, ABS or a filled grade suits those duties.
How is the spool packed and stored?
Every spool ships vacuum sealed in a foil bag with a desiccant pack inside a printed carton, so it arrives dry and ready to print. PLA absorbs atmospheric moisture slowly; once the bag is open, return the spool to the resealable bag or a dry box between jobs, because damp filament prints with a rougher surface and can pop at the nozzle. If a spool has stood open in humid air for a long period, a few hours at 50-60 °C in a filament dryer restores printing behaviour. Store flat, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.

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