SA Filament Dual Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm 750g

SA Filament Dual Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm 750g is a premium decorative filament designed to create glossy, two-tone 3D prints with a smooth silk-style finish. Two complementary colours are combined within a single filament strand, allowing printed models to display changing colour tones depending on the viewing angle, model geometry and lighting conditions.

This makes the filament ideal for figurines, artistic models, trophies, signage, gifts, display pieces and presentation-quality prototypes. The reflective surface helps highlight curved features and fine details while reducing the visual appearance of layer lines.

The Dual PLA formulation is engineered to offer improved impact strength, durability and heat performance compared with standard decorative PLA. It is also designed to provide consistent extrusion and dependable layer adhesion without requiring a multi-material system or dual-extruder printer.

Manufactured to a diameter of 1.75mm with a tolerance of ±0.05mm, the filament supports smooth feeding through compatible direct-drive and Bowden extrusion systems. It prints using familiar PLA-style settings, making it suitable for beginners, hobbyists, designers and professional users who want premium visual results with minimal post-processing.

Each 750g spool is vacuum sealed and packed in a protective cardboard box to help preserve filament quality during storage and transport.

• Dual-colour filament produces two-tone prints from a single nozzle

• Silk-style glossy finish creates a polished metallic appearance

• Colour appearance changes with model angle and lighting

• Helps reduce the visual appearance of layer lines

• Improved impact strength compared with standard decorative PLA

• Enhanced heat-deflection performance compared with standard PLA

• Reliable layer adhesion

• Smooth and consistent extrusion

• Suitable for direct-drive and Bowden extruders

• No dual-extruder or multi-material system required

• Low warping and shrinkage

• Minimal printing odour

• Suitable for open-frame printers

• Manufactured in South Africa

• Vacuum sealed for moisture protection.

• Produces a smooth, premium-looking surface finish

• Creates dynamic two-tone colour transitions

• Reduces the need for painting or additional finishing

• Improved visual depth on curved and detailed models

• Low shrinkage helps reduce warping

• Good rigidity for decorative and display parts

• Improved toughness compared with standard silk PLA

• Easy to print using familiar PLA-style settings

• Suitable for detailed models and complex geometry

• Minimal odour during printing

• Does not normally require an enclosed printer.

• Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 200–230°C

• Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 0–60°C

• Recommended Cooling Fan Speed: 100%

• Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

• Diameter Tolerance: ±0.05mm

• Enclosure: Not normally required

• Recommended Build Surfaces: PEI, textured PEI, glass or another PLA-compatible surface

• Recommended Nozzle: Standard brass nozzle

• Printing Speed: Use standard PLA settings and adjust according to the printer

• Retraction: Adjust according to the extrusion system

• Drying: Dry before printing if bubbling, stringing or rough surfaces appear

For the best silk effect, use consistent outer-wall speeds and avoid excessively high printing speeds. Actual settings may vary according to the printer, nozzle, model and slicer profile.

• Brand: SA Filament

• Product Type: Dual Silk PLA+ Filament

• Material: PLA+

• Finish: Glossy dual-colour silk effect

• Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.05mm

• Net Filament Weight: 750g

• Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 200–230°C

• Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 0–60°C

• Recommended Cooling Fan Speed: 100%

• Spool Diameter: 200mm

• Inner Hub Diameter: 58mm

• Spool Width: 55mm

• Compatible Technology: FDM and FFF 3D printing

• Packaging: Vacuum sealed and packaged in a cardboard box

• Colour Effect: Varies according to selected colour combination, lighting and viewing angle

• Decorative models

• Artistic sculptures

• Figurines and character models

• Display pieces

• Trophies and awards

• Signs and lettering

• Logos and branding items

• Personalised gifts

• Cosplay accessories

• Jewellery and fashion accessories

• Presentation models

• Architectural models

• Vases and ornamental objects

• Collectibles

• Product mock-ups

• Visually impressive prototypes

• Retail display products

• Event and promotional items.