AMOLEN PLA Matte

AMOLEN PLA Matte is a specialty PLA filament designed to produce prints with a smooth, low-sheen finish that reduces reflections and creates a more refined appearance. Its matte surface helps soften the visibility of layer lines, giving printed models a cleaner, more professional look straight off the printer.

Unlike glossy or silk filaments, Matte PLA prioritizes subtle texture and color depth over shine. The muted finish photographs exceptionally well and is particularly effective for display models, props, miniatures, home décor, architectural models, and other prints where surface appearance is important. The reduced reflectivity also helps highlight fine details that can sometimes be lost on glossy materials.

AMOLEN PLA Matte combines the ease of printing associated with standard PLA with a premium, modern aesthetic. Available in a variety of rich colors, it is a popular choice for makers seeking elegant, display-ready prints that require little or no post-processing.

Filaments in this series

Navy BluePorcelain WhiteSand BeigeTerracotta
DIAMETER
1.75 mm
SPOOL SIZE
1000 g
DENSITY
1.24 g/cm³
LENGTH
335 m
NOZZLE
190–230 °C
BED
30–65 °C
FLOW RATIO
1
$/KG
$26.99

Drying: 55 °C for 6 h

Material properties · 53 fields

Inherited from PLA.

Printing requirements

NOZZLE TEMP
195-220 °C
BED TEMP BAND
Off, 40-60°C
PART COOLING
Max 100%
FIRST-LAYER FAN
Off
ENCLOSURE / CHAMBER
Ambient (20-35°C)
VOC / FUMES
Low
AIR MANAGEMENT
Open Window / Room Ventilation
Dilutes airborne contaminants but doesn't filter them.
FLOW RATIO
1
ADHESION AID
Optional (Brim)
DRY BEFORE PRINTING
Optional
ACTIVE DRYING DURING PRINT
Not needed
DRYING
40-50 °C for 4-6 h

Printing characteristics

DIMENSIONAL CONSISTENCY
Consistent
WARPING
Low
SHRINKAGE
0.2-0.6 %
BED ADHESION DIFFICULTY
Moderate
POST-PRINT BED RELEASE
Easy
LAYER ADHESION
Good
BRIDGING & OVERHANG
Excellent
STRINGING
Low
OOZING
Low
SPEED SENSITIVITY
Moderate
RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED
150 mm/s
MOISTURE SENSITIVITY
Low
ODOR
Mild
DRAFT SENSITIVITY
Low

Material properties

DENSITY
1.24 g/cm³
STRENGTH
Medium · 50 MPa
STIFFNESS
High · 3.50 GPa
TOUGHNESS
Low · 3.0 kJ/m²
FLEXIBILITY
Rigid · 5% elong.
HEAT RESISTANCE
Low · 55 °C HDT
GLASS TRANSITION (TG)
60 °C
WATER ABSORPTION
Medium · 0.50% in 24h
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
Medium · 80 MPa
FLEXURAL STIFFNESS
High · 3.60 GPa
UV RESISTANCE
Poor
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Poor
WEAR RESISTANCE
Poor
WEATHER RESISTANCE
Poor
FLAME RESISTANCE
Poor
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
Good
CREEP RESISTANCE
Fair
FATIGUE RESISTANCE
Poor
HARDNESS
Hard 80-90D
BIODEGRADABILITY
Partial
FOOD-SAFE POTENTIAL
With proper processing

Post-processing

SANDABLE
Good
PAINTABLE
Good
VAPOR SMOOTHING
Limited (Ethyl acetate)
GLUE COMPATIBILITY
Good
MACHINABILITY
Good
ANNEALING
Possible
Series created Jun 4, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Specialties

MatteFlat, non-reflective surface that hides layer lines. Surface feels slightly rough or chalky.

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