PLA+
205–235
°C
Print Temp
55–70
°C
Bed Temp
65
°C
Max Service
Overview
Enhanced PLA with improved toughness and flexibility. Significantly less brittle than standard PLA with better layer bonding. Same ease of printing. Print 205-235°C nozzle, 55-70°C bed.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Flexibility
rigid
Layer Adhesion
excellent
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
recommended
Dry Storage
recommended
Pros
- Tougher and less brittle than PLA
- Better layer adhesion
- Improved impact resistance
- Still easy to print
- No enclosure needed
Cons
- Slightly worse overhangs than PLA
- More stringing than PLA
- Heat resistance still limited (~60-65°C)
- More expensive than standard PLA
Best For
- Functional prototypes
- light mechanical parts
- phone cases
- brackets
- living hinge designs
Avoid For
- High-temperature environments
- heavy structural loads
- outdoor long-term use
Storage
Same as PLA — store with desiccant. Slightly more moisture tolerant than PLA.
Laser Compatibility
LASER INTERACTION
Safety: SAFE — PLA+ additives are generally inert, similar to standard PLA.
CO2 engrave: 300-400mm/s @ 15-20%
Diode 20W engrave: 3000mm/min @ 35-40%
Result: Similar to PLA. Some PLA+ blends have impact modifiers that slightly change char color.
Fumes: Mostly lactic acid. Some additives vary by brand — ventilate as standard.
Tips: Test small area first as PLA+ formulations vary significantly by manufacturer.
Brands
eSUN PLA+Polymaker PolyMax PLASunlu PLA+Creality Hyper PLABambu Basic PLA