Silk Recycled PLA - Silk Collection
Nozzle temperature: 210 - 225°C
Bed temperature: 40 - 70°C
Printing speed: 30 - 40 mm/s, up to 150 mm/s
Fan speed: 0 - 100%
Retraction distance: 4 - 10 mm
Retraction speed: 35 - 45 mm/s
These settings are a good steer for printing with this material across a variety of devices. However, optimum settings may vary between printers. Get in touch with us directly if you need any help in troubleshooting.
Silk Recycled PLA - Silk Collection
Reflow rPLA Silk is a bioderived material, recycled from food packaging. Our recipe consists of 92% recycled content, with excellent print performance, blended with a pearlescent finish to give your sustainable creations the dazzle they deserve.
Source Traceability
PLA is a highly versatile biopolymer that is economically efficient to synthesise and possesses biodegradable capabilities under the right conditions. It has a range of common applications from cardiovascular implants or PPE in healthcare as well as uses like plastic films, bottles and straws in packaging. Our rPLA is sourced from a consistent stream of food packaging waste, collected and pelletised by a leading recycler in the Benelux region.