Flexible
Choose TPU, TPE or Flexible PLA Filament
Printing a flexible cover, grip or part that needs to bend? Compare our 1.75mm filaments by material, Shore hardness and spool size. On the Shore A scale, a lower number indicates a softer material.
Check each listing for availability and printer requirements. Confirm compatibility with your exact AMS, CFS or other feeder before loading flexible filament. Canadian shipping and Calgary pickup are available; see our shipping details.
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1.75mm 3D Printer Cleaning Filament
SPOOL3D
$9.00Free shipping in Canada for orders over $140 before tax. (via Canada Post) Recommended for use between printing different filament types or after printing filled filament types. Easily clean up...$9.00 -
RFID Tag For Automatic Filament Identification
SPOOL3D
$0.50 - $1.00Free shipping in Canada for qualifying orders over $140 before tax. The latest Creality firmware for your printer is required to use these tag$0.50 - $1.00
Choosing Flexible Filament for Your 3D Printer
Start with how much your part needs to bend or compress, then check whether your printer can reliably feed that material. Our flexible range includes TPU, TPE and flexible PLA formulations in 1.75mm diameter. Useful projects include grips, protective covers, flexible feet and prototypes that need a softer feel.
Compare hardness and spool format
| Material | Shore hardness | Available formats |
|---|---|---|
| TPU 92A | 92A | 500 g colour options; 1 kg black |
| TPE 85A | 85A | 500 g |
| TPU 60A | 60A | 10 m sample; 500 g |
| Flexible PLA | 90A | 1 kg colour options |
| Flexible PLA Pro | Not specified | 1 kg black |
Shore hardness describes resistance to indentation. Within the Shore A scale, 60A is softer than 85A, 90A and 92A. It does not tell you everything about a finished part: wall thickness, infill and geometry also affect how easily the print bends. Use a small test part to check the feel before committing to a larger print.
Which material should I choose?
TPU 92A is worth considering when you want flexibility with a firmer feel than our 60A TPU. TPE 85A has a softer hardness rating, while TPU 60A is the softest rated material in this selection. The 60A listing is intended for advanced users and requires a suitable direct-drive extruder; its sample option lets you evaluate feeding and print behaviour before buying a full spool.
Flexible PLA and Flexible PLA Pro are separate formulations. Standard Flexible PLA is rated 90A; that rating should not be assumed for the Pro version. Choose the exact product for its published properties and printing instructions, rather than treating flexible PLA as interchangeable with ordinary rigid PLA.
Check the complete filament path
Soft filament can buckle or wrap around drive gears when the filament path is poorly constrained. A suitable direct-drive extruder helps, but compatibility also depends on the material, hotend and loading path. Follow the product's instructions and begin with conservative speed and retraction settings.
Printer compatibility and automatic-feeder compatibility are separate checks. Confirm approval for the exact filament and your AMS, CFS or other feeder model. Where required, use the printer manufacturer's approved external-spool or bypass route.
Use settings for the specific formulation
Follow the selected product's nozzle, bed and speed guidance. Flexible PLA Pro has its own settings, including a recommendation for a 0.6mm or larger nozzle. TPE 85A has specific adhesion advice. Check build-plate instructions too: some flexible materials bond strongly to the surface and may need a release layer.
Keep flexible filament dry
TPU can absorb moisture, which can contribute to bubbling, rough surfaces and inconsistent extrusion. Store opened spools in sealed packaging with desiccant. When drying is needed, use guidance for the exact formulation and a temperature suitable for its spool; do not apply one drying setting to every flexible material.
Need help matching a filament to your printer?
Contact Spool3D with your printer model, extruder, feeding system and intended part. You can also compare PLA and PETG for projects that need a more rigid material, or browse all 3D printer filament.