Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I test 17 functional & specialty 3D printer filament types to help you level up your next 3D printing project. Brought to you by Prusa Research. Check out their awesome lineup of 3D printers at jle.vi/prusa
This isn't another "PLA vs PETG" or "PETG vs ABS" video. Or a video that pontificates on the best filament for 3D printing. Weβre testing 17 lesser-known, functional and special-purpose 3D printer filament types designed to take your 3D prints beyond the boring PETG and PLA filament you're used to.
Iβll walk you through:
π What each filament is designed for
π What makes it unique compared to standard 3d printer filaments
π How easy (or painful) it is to 3d print
π Whether itβs actually worth your money
And stick around until the end... because I saved a few very unusual filament types that Iβve never printed before.... including what is possibly the strongest filament for 3d printing I've ever seen.
Whether you're looking to make stronger functional 3d prints, engineering prototypes, or just to experiment with advanced 3d printing, this guide will help you figure out which specialty filaments deserve a spot on your spool rack.
π€« Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
π¬ JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
π₯ IN THIS VIDEO: π₯
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Noctuo GRIP
03:26 Siraya Tech ROAMR TPU Filament Series
06:04 ColorFabb AllPHA
08:35 LW-PLA
10:57 LW-ASA
12:00 PC Space Grade
13:04 Noctuo ABS Filament V0
15:13 Polymaker PolyCast
17:25 HDPE Filament
19:31 PP Filament
22:01 PETG-Tungsten
23:06 Polymaker Polyamide CoPA Nylon Filament
25:29 Siraya Tech Fibreheart TPU-GF
27:55 PVA
29:28 PolySupport PA
30:40 ABS Kevlar
31:22 PETG Ultra-Glow
32:03 Conclusion
π LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: π
π Noctuo GRIP: grema3d.com/en/product/noctuo-grip-filament-1-75-mm-0-75-kg-1-65-lbs-black
π Siraya Tech Roamr TPU Filament: jle.vi/roamr
π ColorFabb AllPHA: jle.vi/allpha
π Polymaker LW-PLA: jle.vi/polymaker-lwpla
π ColorFabb LW-PLA: jle.vi/colorfabb-lwpla
π eSun LW-PLA: geni.us/esun-lwpla (AMZ)
π ColorFabb LW-ASA: jle.vi/colorfabb-lwasa
π Spectrum Filaments LW-ASA - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PC Space Grade: jle.vi/prusa
π Noctuo ABS V0:
π Polymaker PolyCast: jle.vi/polycast
π Spectrum Filaments HDPE - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PP: jle.vi/prusa
π Prusament PETG-Tungsten: jle.vi/prusa
π Polymaker Polyamide CoPA: jle.vi/polymide
π Siraya Tech Fibreheart TPU-GF: jle.vi/fibreheart
π Snapmaker PVA: jle.vi/snapmaker
π Polymaker PolyDissolve PVA: jle.vi/polydissolve
π Polymaker PolySupport PA: jle.vi/polysupport
π Spectrum Filaments ABS Kevlar - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PETG Ultra-Glow: jle.vi/prusa
π Magigoo: jle.vi/magigoo
π My previous video where I 3D printed a Death Racer: youtu.be/D_r41cm7NCE
π My Functional 3D Printer Filaments video: youtu.be/_0IUm5Ac9ZM
π Playlist of all my Filament Types video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8udHlknRPDOjN5V1kAd0lZ
π³ STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: π³
πΏ Waveform Shoe by Alessio and Stepan: makerworld.com/en/models/1805789-waveform-shoe#profileId-1926041
π RECOMMENDED GEAR: π
πComplete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
πComplete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
πMy favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
πMy recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
πMy favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
πMy favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
πCheck out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
πPLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
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In this video, I test 17 functional & specialty 3D printer filament types to help you level up your next 3D printing project. Brought to you by Prusa Research. Check out their awesome lineup of 3D printers at jle.vi/prusa
This isn't another "PLA vs PETG" or "PETG vs ABS" video. Or a video that pontificates on the best filament for 3D printing. Weβre testing 17 lesser-known, functional and special-purpose 3D printer filament types designed to take your 3D prints beyond the boring PETG and PLA filament you're used to.
Iβll walk you through:
π What each filament is designed for
π What makes it unique compared to standard 3d printer filaments
π How easy (or painful) it is to 3d print
π Whether itβs actually worth your money
And stick around until the end... because I saved a few very unusual filament types that Iβve never printed before.... including what is possibly the strongest filament for 3d printing I've ever seen.
Whether you're looking to make stronger functional 3d prints, engineering prototypes, or just to experiment with advanced 3d printing, this guide will help you figure out which specialty filaments deserve a spot on your spool rack.
π€« Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
π¬ JOIN MY DISCORD: jle.vi/tnl-discord
π₯ IN THIS VIDEO: π₯
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Noctuo GRIP
03:26 Siraya Tech ROAMR TPU Filament Series
06:04 ColorFabb AllPHA
08:35 LW-PLA
10:57 LW-ASA
12:00 PC Space Grade
13:04 Noctuo ABS Filament V0
15:13 Polymaker PolyCast
17:25 HDPE Filament
19:31 PP Filament
22:01 PETG-Tungsten
23:06 Polymaker Polyamide CoPA Nylon Filament
25:29 Siraya Tech Fibreheart TPU-GF
27:55 PVA
29:28 PolySupport PA
30:40 ABS Kevlar
31:22 PETG Ultra-Glow
32:03 Conclusion
π LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: π
π Noctuo GRIP: grema3d.com/en/product/noctuo-grip-filament-1-75-mm-0-75-kg-1-65-lbs-black
π Siraya Tech Roamr TPU Filament: jle.vi/roamr
π ColorFabb AllPHA: jle.vi/allpha
π Polymaker LW-PLA: jle.vi/polymaker-lwpla
π ColorFabb LW-PLA: jle.vi/colorfabb-lwpla
π eSun LW-PLA: geni.us/esun-lwpla (AMZ)
π ColorFabb LW-ASA: jle.vi/colorfabb-lwasa
π Spectrum Filaments LW-ASA - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PC Space Grade: jle.vi/prusa
π Noctuo ABS V0:
π Polymaker PolyCast: jle.vi/polycast
π Spectrum Filaments HDPE - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PP: jle.vi/prusa
π Prusament PETG-Tungsten: jle.vi/prusa
π Polymaker Polyamide CoPA: jle.vi/polymide
π Siraya Tech Fibreheart TPU-GF: jle.vi/fibreheart
π Snapmaker PVA: jle.vi/snapmaker
π Polymaker PolyDissolve PVA: jle.vi/polydissolve
π Polymaker PolySupport PA: jle.vi/polysupport
π Spectrum Filaments ABS Kevlar - get it at 3DJake: jle.vi/3djake
π Prusament PETG Ultra-Glow: jle.vi/prusa
π Magigoo: jle.vi/magigoo
π My previous video where I 3D printed a Death Racer: youtu.be/D_r41cm7NCE
π My Functional 3D Printer Filaments video: youtu.be/_0IUm5Ac9ZM
π Playlist of all my Filament Types video: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8udHlknRPDOjN5V1kAd0lZ
π³ STL FILES OF FEATURED 3D PRINTING MODELS: π³
πΏ Waveform Shoe by Alessio and Stepan: makerworld.com/en/models/1805789-waveform-shoe#profileId-1926041
π RECOMMENDED GEAR: π
πComplete list of 3D Printing accessories: kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing
πComplete list of my videography gear: kit.co/jlevi/content-creation
πMy favorite thing to 3D Print: jle.vi/multiboard
πMy recommended electronics & control boards: jle.vi/bigtreetech
πMy favorite 3D printing "accessory": jle.vi/magigoo | jle.vi/whambam
πMy favorite 3D printing filament: jle.vi/polymaker
πCheck out the official TNL merch: shop.thenextlayer.com
πPLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: jle.vi/links
β€οΈ LOVED THIS VIDEO? β€οΈ
βΆοΈ Subscribe to the channel
βΆοΈ Watch my other videos: youtube.com/@thenextlayer
π Turn on Notifications
π Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/thenextlayer
π Send a βSuper Thanksβ (Tip)
π Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: jle.vi/links
π¬ Join My Discord: jle.vi/tnl-discord
βοΈ Write a comment below!
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