Spectrum Filaments

Spectrum's flagship PLA line and the foundation of their catalog. PLA Premium is marketed as food-safe and biodegradable, with the widest color selection across their range. It uses their standard +/-0.03mm tolerance and comes on both plastic and cardboard spools depending on the variant.

This is Spectrum's direct competitor to Prusament PLA. It targets users who want European-manufactured quality with good surface finish at a price point below the premium brands. Available in 1kg and 2kg spool sizes.

Spectrum's high speed PLA formulation, rated for 600-800mm/s printing. Designed for modern high-speed printers like Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Voron builds. The line includes Bambu-compatible cardboard refill spools, making it a direct alternative to Bambu's own high speed filament.

The modified formula provides better flow characteristics at elevated temperatures and speeds. Requires higher nozzle temps than standard PLA Premium but works on any printer capable of the speeds.

Spectrum's decorative PLA range covers the major surface finishes. Silk adds a metallic sheen in gold, silver, copper, and multi-color variants. Glitter embeds sparkling particles for eye-catching prints. Matt gives a smooth, non-reflective surface that hides layer lines effectively. Stone Age recreates the look of natural stone with embedded particles. Glow-in-the-dark charges under light and emits a steady glow.

These are still PLA under the hood with the same print ease. The specialty finishes carry a modest premium over PLA Premium but remain competitively priced against equivalent finishes from other European brands.

The standout product in Spectrum's catalog. ASA 275 is a modified ASA formulation designed specifically for desktop 3D printers, with reduced shrinkage compared to standard ASA. Spectrum markets it as "prints nearly as easily as PLA" while retaining ASA's UV stability and heat resistance - a bold claim for an engineering material.

ASA is the material of choice for outdoor functional parts: garden fixtures, automotive accessories, drone housings, and anything exposed to UV and weather. ASA 275's reduced warping tendency makes it accessible to a wider range of printers, including those without fully enclosed chambers. Also available in a FlameGuard UL94 V0 fire-rated variant for applications requiring flame retardancy.

Spectrum offers several PETG variants targeting different use cases. Standard PETG is their everyday functional material with good chemical and heat resistance. HT100 is a high-temperature variant rated for 100C continuous use. FX120 pushes heat resistance even further. PCTG Premium offers better impact resistance and optical clarity than standard PETG.

PETG is the go-to for functional parts that need more durability than PLA: enclosures, brackets, outdoor housings, and food-contact applications. The HT100 and FX120 variants fill genuine gaps in the market for heat-resistant glycol-modified polyester.

Spectrum's industrial-grade ABS, rated for printing at 200mm/s. GP450 is positioned as a Zortrax Z-ULTRAT alternative, targeting users who need reliable ABS for functional and mechanical parts. The formulation is optimized for dimensional accuracy and consistent layer adhesion at speed.

ABS remains essential for parts requiring heat resistance above PETG's limits and better impact strength than PLA. GP450's speed rating and industrial positioning make it suitable for print farm operators and professional users producing functional parts at volume.

Spectrum's engineering lineup is one of the broadest in the European market. PA (Nylon) and PA-CF (carbon fiber reinforced nylon) target high-strength mechanical applications. PA-GF30 (30% glass fiber) provides exceptional stiffness and heat resistance. PC (polycarbonate) offers the highest heat resistance and impact strength. PP (polypropylene) is chemically resistant and flexible. HIPS serves as both a standalone material and a soluble support for ABS.

ESD-safe variants are available across multiple materials for electronics manufacturing and handling. FlameGuard UL94 V0 variants provide certified flame retardancy for safety-critical applications. This breadth of engineering materials signals serious industrial intent.

Spectrum's recycled lines are manufactured from production waste material, wound on cardboard spools to minimize plastic waste. r-PLA and rPETG use the same diameter tolerances as their standard lines but with recycled feedstock. The cardboard spools are a notable differentiator in a market where most brands still ship on plastic.

These eco lines target environmentally conscious users who want to reduce waste without sacrificing print quality. The recycled origin means color options are more limited than the standard lines, but the material properties remain comparable for functional use.