Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tested 19 lesser-known, functional 3d printer filaments you NEED to know about. Brought to you by Prusa Research. Check out their amazing line of 3D Printers here: jle.vi/prusa
Still stuck printing with PLA, PETG, and TPU? It’s time to level up your 3D printing game. In this video, we’re doing a deep dive filament comparison on 19 unique, advanced, and highly functional 3d printer filament types you NEED to try for your next project.
From beginner-friendly stuff like LW PLA HT and ASA-CF, to engineering-grade materials like PPS-CF and PPA-CF, to specialty filaments like PPS filament you’ve probably never heard of, you’ll discover:
✔️ What each filament is good for
✔️ How to 3D print them (without losing your mind)
✔️ Their benefits over the “basic” filaments you’re used to (and how they stack up to PLA vs. PETG)
✔️ Real-world use cases to spark your next project
Whether you’re a hobbyist, maker, or professional, this guide will help you unlock new levels of strength, detail, durability, flexibility, and heat resistance in your prints.
So heat up that build plate—and maybe your wallet—because you’re about to enter a whole new world of 3D printing materials that will reignite your imagination and understanding of what's possible.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
00:33 HIPS Filament
02:33 PCTG Filament
04:25 PEBA Filament
06:41 PEBA Air Filament
09:19 TPU Air Filament
11:45 Morphlex Filament
14:14 Fishy Filament
15:26 PETG-PTFE Filament
16:11 CPE-AntiBac Filament
16:59 PETG Magnetite Filament
18:01 ASA-CF Filament
19:21 ASA-GF Filament
19:44 ABS HT HF Filament
20:17 PLA-HT Filament
21:08 PLA-HT-GF Filament
21:32 PPS-TF Filament
23:12 PPA-CF Filament
24:07 PPS-CF Filament
25:04 PPS-GF Filament
25:50 Conclusion
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Fillamentum HIPS Filament: jle.vi/fillamentum
👉 yXPolyer HIPS Filament: amzn.to/43FUJ7B
👉 3DFuel PCTG Filament: jle.vi/3dfuel
👉 Ninjatek: ninjatek.com
👉 SYNBOTRON PEBA Filament: geni.us/SYNBOTRON (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech PEBA Air: jle.vi/PEBAAir
👉 Phaetus TPU Air: phaetus.com/products/aeworthy%E2%84%A2-tpu-aero
👉 Siraya Tech TPU Air: jle.vi/TPUAir
👉 Morphlex by BIQU: jle.vi/morphlex
👉 Fillamentum Fishy Filament: jle.vi/fillamentum
👉 Fiberlogy PETG-PTFE: fiberlogy.com/en_US/c/PETG-PTFE/148
👉 Prusament PETG Magnetite: jle.vi/prusa
👉 Polymaker ASA-CF filament: geni.us/ASACF (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech ASA-GF filament: jle.vi/ASAGF
👉 Siraya Tech ABS HT HF: jle.vi/ABSHTHF
👉 Polymaker PLA-HT filament: geni.us/PLAHT (AMZ)
👉 Polymaker PLA-HT-GF: geni.us/HTPLAGF (AMZ)
👉 yxpolyer PPS-TF Filament: geni.us/PPSTF (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech PPA-CF filament: jle.vi/PPACF
👉 Polymaker PPS-CF filament: geni.us/PPSCF (AMZ)
👉 Polymaker PPS-GF filament: geni.us/PPSGF (AMZ)
👉 Magigoo: jle.vi/magigoo
👉 My previous video where I 3D printed shoes: youtu.be/PKk7EDsryqE
👉 My previous video on the Box Turtle AMS: youtu.be/priaWY5iQJE
👉 My previous video where I explored unique 3D printer filaments: youtu.be/iiwByWHs6UU
👉 Playlist of all my filaments video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8udHlknRPDOjN5V1kAd0lZ
🗳 STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: 🗳
🗿 Spool Holder with Ball Bearing by Coloneljesus: printables.com/model/1359562-spool-holder-with-ball-bearing-for-core-one
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
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I tested 19 lesser-known, functional 3d printer filaments you NEED to know about. Brought to you by Prusa Research. Check out their amazing line of 3D Printers here: jle.vi/prusa
Still stuck printing with PLA, PETG, and TPU? It’s time to level up your 3D printing game. In this video, we’re doing a deep dive filament comparison on 19 unique, advanced, and highly functional 3d printer filament types you NEED to try for your next project.
From beginner-friendly stuff like LW PLA HT and ASA-CF, to engineering-grade materials like PPS-CF and PPA-CF, to specialty filaments like PPS filament you’ve probably never heard of, you’ll discover:
✔️ What each filament is good for
✔️ How to 3D print them (without losing your mind)
✔️ Their benefits over the “basic” filaments you’re used to (and how they stack up to PLA vs. PETG)
✔️ Real-world use cases to spark your next project
Whether you’re a hobbyist, maker, or professional, this guide will help you unlock new levels of strength, detail, durability, flexibility, and heat resistance in your prints.
So heat up that build plate—and maybe your wallet—because you’re about to enter a whole new world of 3D printing materials that will reignite your imagination and understanding of what's possible.
🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
00:33 HIPS Filament
02:33 PCTG Filament
04:25 PEBA Filament
06:41 PEBA Air Filament
09:19 TPU Air Filament
11:45 Morphlex Filament
14:14 Fishy Filament
15:26 PETG-PTFE Filament
16:11 CPE-AntiBac Filament
16:59 PETG Magnetite Filament
18:01 ASA-CF Filament
19:21 ASA-GF Filament
19:44 ABS HT HF Filament
20:17 PLA-HT Filament
21:08 PLA-HT-GF Filament
21:32 PPS-TF Filament
23:12 PPA-CF Filament
24:07 PPS-CF Filament
25:04 PPS-GF Filament
25:50 Conclusion
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗
👉 Fillamentum HIPS Filament: jle.vi/fillamentum
👉 yXPolyer HIPS Filament: amzn.to/43FUJ7B
👉 3DFuel PCTG Filament: jle.vi/3dfuel
👉 Ninjatek: ninjatek.com
👉 SYNBOTRON PEBA Filament: geni.us/SYNBOTRON (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech PEBA Air: jle.vi/PEBAAir
👉 Phaetus TPU Air: phaetus.com/products/aeworthy%E2%84%A2-tpu-aero
👉 Siraya Tech TPU Air: jle.vi/TPUAir
👉 Morphlex by BIQU: jle.vi/morphlex
👉 Fillamentum Fishy Filament: jle.vi/fillamentum
👉 Fiberlogy PETG-PTFE: fiberlogy.com/en_US/c/PETG-PTFE/148
👉 Prusament PETG Magnetite: jle.vi/prusa
👉 Polymaker ASA-CF filament: geni.us/ASACF (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech ASA-GF filament: jle.vi/ASAGF
👉 Siraya Tech ABS HT HF: jle.vi/ABSHTHF
👉 Polymaker PLA-HT filament: geni.us/PLAHT (AMZ)
👉 Polymaker PLA-HT-GF: geni.us/HTPLAGF (AMZ)
👉 yxpolyer PPS-TF Filament: geni.us/PPSTF (AMZ)
👉 Siraya Tech PPA-CF filament: jle.vi/PPACF
👉 Polymaker PPS-CF filament: geni.us/PPSCF (AMZ)
👉 Polymaker PPS-GF filament: geni.us/PPSGF (AMZ)
👉 Magigoo: jle.vi/magigoo
👉 My previous video where I 3D printed shoes: youtu.be/PKk7EDsryqE
👉 My previous video on the Box Turtle AMS: youtu.be/priaWY5iQJE
👉 My previous video where I explored unique 3D printer filaments: youtu.be/iiwByWHs6UU
👉 Playlist of all my filaments video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8udHlknRPDOjN5V1kAd0lZ
🗳 STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: 🗳
🗿 Spool Holder with Ball Bearing by Coloneljesus: printables.com/model/1359562-spool-holder-with-ball-bearing-for-core-one
🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒
📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
📍 Complete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
📍My recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
📍 Check out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️
▶️ Subscribe to the channel
▶️ Watch my other videos: youtube.com/@thenextlayer
🔔 Turn on Notifications
🎁 Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
🎁 Send a “Super Thanks” (Tip)
🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: jle.vi/links
💬 Join My Discord: jle.vi/tnl-discord
✍️ Write a comment below!
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