Silk PLA
PLA Silk+ is an FDM material that optimizes the appearance gloss and printing performance based on PLA. It has silk luster, rich colors and good printability. It is suitable for appearance display, model figures, educational samples and light-load decorative parts.
High Strength
Cost Efficient
Surface Quality
Lead Time
3~5 days
Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.18 - 0.40
Advantages
- Surface Quality
Disadvantages
- Limited heat resistance
- Limited weather resistance
- Limited chemical resistance
- Limited toughness
- Limited wear resistance
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
Cost Efficient
HighSource score: 4/5
Surface Quality
HighSource score: 4/5
High Strength
HighSource score: 4/5
Lightweight
MediumSource score: 3/5
Moisture Resistance
MediumSource score: 3/5
Dimensional Stability
MediumSource score: 3/5
Rigidity
MediumSource score: 3/5
Heat Resistance
LowSource score: 2/5
Weather Resistance
LowSource score: 2/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for Silk PLA.
As Printed
Color
Multi Color
Accuracy
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3 mm)
Painting
Finish options
Glossy and matte paint finishes available
Best for
Adding custom color and a protective paint layer to Silk PLA parts for low-cost rapid prototyping.
Note
Validate paint adhesion, masking boundaries, and coating coverage on Silk PLA before production, especially around interfaces, edges, and fine details.
Silk Screening
Print method
Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces
Best for
Applying logos, labels, or functional graphics to flat areas of Silk PLA parts used for low-cost rapid prototyping.
Note
Confirm printable area, ink adhesion, and graphic registration on Silk PLA before production.
Industries & Applications
Where Silk PLA Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype and fit-check components
Equipment
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype equipment components
Education
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Appearance and display models
- Classroom demonstration models
Research & Development
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
Consumer Electronics
- Product enclosure prototypes
- Fit-check and assembly models
- Custom test fixtures
- Low-volume concept validation builds
Entertainment & Collectibles
- Low-cost rapid prototyping
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Art and cultural-creative models
Jewelry
- Appearance and display models
- Design concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
Fine Jewelry & Accessories
- Appearance and display models
- Fine accessory concept models
- Pattern and master-model development
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for Silk PLA parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.
Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request
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Have a tight-tolerance or complex geometry requirement? Our engineers review your drawing before quoting to flag potential issues.
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