Rev1 PLA The Easiest Filament to Print. 39 Colors, Ships from Michigan.

PLA is the filament almost everyone starts with — and keeps coming back to. Rev1 PLA prints low-warp on any FDM printer with no heated chamber or enclosure, holds fine detail and clean bridges, and gives off minimal odor. Made from renewable plant starch, it’s rigid and dimensionally stable with a smooth surface that takes paint well. Whether you’re running your first print or your ten-thousandth, it just works.

Why makers reach for PLA first

PLA forgives beginner mistakes and rewards experienced printers with crisp, repeatable results. It sticks to the bed without a heated enclosure, bridges and overhangs cleanly, and produces almost no fumes — so it’s equally at home on a classroom printer or a production farm.

• Lowest-warp, easiest-to-print filament — great for beginners
• No heated chamber or enclosure required
• Widest color range — 39 colors, from solids to metallics and glow
• Rigid, dimensionally stable, and takes paint well

Rev1 PLA is stiff, holds its dimensions well, and prints crisp detail — ideal for prototypes, display models, and desk items. Be honest about its limits: PLA is more brittle and less impact-resistant than PETG or ABS, and it softens at low temperatures. For functional, outdoor, or high-heat parts, step up to PETG or ABS from the Rev1 catalog.

Key property summary

• Tensile strength: ~50–60 MPa (typical PLA range)
• Flexural modulus: ~3.5 GPa — stiff for light-load housings and fixtures
• Elongation at break: ~3–6% — brittle compared to PETG or TPU
• Glass transition: ~55–60°C — softens in hot cars or near motors
• Density: ~1.24 g/cm³ — lighter than PETG or ABS

Values are representative of standard PLA grades. Contact Rev1 for OEM-specific TDS.

From everyday solids to metallics, pearls, glow, and translucents, Rev1 PLA comes in 39 colors. In-stock shades ship fast same-day from our Michigan warehouse. Made-to-order colors are produced on a 1–3 week lead time at no premium over the in-stock price. Reserve your color today and receive a tracking number when it ships.

Color families

• Solids — bold, opaque everyday workhorse colors
• Neutrals — blacks, whites, and greys, our highest-demand shades
• Naturals — warm earth tones and unpigmented natural
• Pearls — soft shimmer that catches the light
• Metallics — gold, silver, and bronze finishes
• Glow — charges under light, glows in the dark
• Translucent & transparent — light-passing shades for lamps and accents

Every color prints at the same temperature and with the same settings. Select your color in the configurator above to see real-time availability and add to cart or place a made-to-order request.

Rev1 PLA is one of the most forgiving filaments you can load. If you have a working PLA profile, use it as-is — low warp and no enclosure needed. Any generic PLA preset in your slicer is a reliable starting point for clean, detailed prints.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

210–230°C

Bed temperature

50–60°C

Enclosure

Not required

Print speed

40–80 mm/s

Layer height

0.1–0.3 mm

Cooling fan

80–100%

For the crispest detail, use 3–4 perimeters and 20–30% infill for decorative parts, and keep cooling high for sharp overhangs and bridges. PLA prints happily at a wide range of speeds.

Because PLA prints at low temperatures with no warp, it is fully compatible with any desktop FDM printer that accepts 1.75 mm filament — no enclosure, no all-metal hot end, no specialty hardware needed.

Verified compatible printer families

• Bambu Lab (A-series, P-series, X-series) — use Generic PLA profile
• Creality (Ender, CR, K-series)
• Prusa (MK-series, MINI)
• Ultimaker / Makerbot
• Raise3D, Dremel, Qidi Tech
• Any open-format FDM printer accepting 1.75 mm

Rev1 can provide slicer profiles for your printer on request. Call (248) 707-2950 or use the contact form below.

PLA excels wherever easy printing and fine detail matter and mechanical demands are moderate — prototypes, display models, miniatures, cosplay, architectural scale models, desk items, signage, and any decorative or presentational print. It’s not the pick for functional, outdoor, or high-heat parts; reach for PETG or ABS there.

Common use cases

• Architectural models and scale replicas
• Product design mockups and packaging protos
• Display pieces, trade-show models
• Signage, nameplates, labels
• Cosplay props and figurines
• Interior enclosures, bezels, and panels
• Educational models and training aids

PLA is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, leading to stringing, bubbling, and reduced surface quality. Rev1 PLA ships vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack. After opening, reseal with desiccant or store in an airtight container.

Storage & drying guide

• Storage: Sealed bag or airtight container with desiccant
• Ideal humidity: below 20% RH
• Shelf life (sealed): 12–24 months
• Drying (if wet): 45–55°C for 4–6 hours in a filament dryer or oven
• Signs of moisture: popping/crackling sounds during print, rough surface, blobs

Rev1 stocks filament dryers and vacuum-seal accessories. Ask about a bundle at checkout or call (248) 707-2950.

PLA is the easiest material to print and the right choice for prototypes, display models, and detailed parts. For functional, load-bearing, outdoor, or high-heat parts, step up to PETG or ABS — both are tougher and more heat-resistant, but harder to print.