Printing Temperature
220-250°
Bed Temperature
0-60°
Print Speed
60-250mm/s
Made With
NatureWorks Ingeo PLA
What is PLA+ filament?
PLA+ is PLA that's been modified to print and hold up better than basic PLA. PLA itself is a bioplastic, and ours starts as NatureWorks Ingeo PLA made from USA-grown corn. There's no industry standard for what "plus" means, so one brand's PLA+ can print very differently from another's. Standard PLA+ is the easy end of our PLA range. When a part needs to survive drops and impacts, Tough Pro PLA+ has 8.8x the impact toughness of Standard PLA+. For the full breakdown, read PLA vs PLA+ vs PLA Pro vs Tough PLA.
Standard PLA+ print settings
| Nozzle | 220-250 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed | 0-60 °C |
| Speed | 60-250 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not needed |
| Profiles | Tested Standard PLA+ print profiles, including Bambu Lab |
Which PLA should I buy?
| Material | Price per 1 kg | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard PLA+ | $22.95 | Everyday prints, models, prototypes and multi-color work, at the lowest price per spool we sell. |
| Tough Pro PLA+ | $28.95 | Parts that take a hit, with 8.8x the impact toughness of Standard PLA+. It prints like butter, and you can anneal it for heat resistance. |
| Pro PCTG | $28.95 | Not a PLA, but the next step when parts live outdoors or near heat. It has 8-12x the impact toughness of PETG and prints at 250-280 °C with no enclosure. |
Standard PLA+ questions
Open the Help CenterWhat is PLA+?
PLA+ is a modified PLA that aims to be tougher and easier to live with than basic PLA, while printing just as easily. Every brand defines "plus" its own way. Ours, Standard PLA+, is made in Fargo from 100% virgin NatureWorks Ingeo 4043D with no fillers and held to ±0.02 mm, so it feeds and prints the same from spool to spool.
PLA vs PLA+: what's the difference?
Both print at low temperatures with no enclosure and almost no warping. PLA+ is modified to perform better than basic PLA, but how much better depends on the brand, because there's no standard definition. If you want a clearly tougher PLA, look for a published number: our Tough Pro PLA+ has 8.8x the impact toughness of our Standard PLA+. Full comparison here.
What bed temperature should I use for PLA?
Standard PLA+ prints with the bed anywhere from 0 to 60 °C, so it works on heated and unheated beds. Pair it with a nozzle at 220-250 °C and speeds from 60 to 250 mm/s. If you'd rather not guess, our tested Standard PLA+ profiles set bed, nozzle and cooling for you, including profiles for Bambu Lab printers.
Is PLA food safe?
Not as a flat yes. The base resin is certified for food contact, but a printed part is a different thing. Layer lines leave tiny gaps that trap residue and bacteria and can't be fully cleaned. If a print will touch food, seal it with a food-safe coating, and treat it as a short-term or single-use item.
Does PLA+ need an enclosure?
No. Standard PLA+ prints on open-frame printers, and it's one of the easiest materials to run in a room with normal airflow. An enclosure won't help much at PLA temperatures and can cause heat creep if the chamber gets too warm. If your parts need more heat resistance than PLA gives, the fix is a different material, such as Pro PCTG, not a box around the printer.
What colors does Standard PLA+ come in?
There are 46 colors, all on AMS-ready 1 kg spools, with some colors also on 4 kg and 25 lb spools. Midnight Black is the one we sell most. If you're matching a color from a photo, try our Filament Color Finder, and hex codes for our colors are published for HueForge and slicer previews.
How much does bulk PLA filament cost?
Standard PLA+ is $22.95 per 1 kg spool. Quantity discounts apply automatically in the cart, from 5% off at 5 spools up to 30% off at 1,000, which works out to $16.07 a spool. Mix any colors and materials, with no account or minimum. Orders of $99+ ship free in the lower 48. See the full tier table or FarmFuel cases.