SA Filament TPU 95A Flexible Filament 1.75mm 500g

SA Filament TPU 95A Flexible Filament is a durable, rubber-like 3D printing material designed for functional parts that need to bend, compress and withstand repeated use. With a Shore hardness of 95A, it offers an effective balance between flexibility and rigidity, making it easier to print than softer flexible filaments while still producing elastic, impact-resistant components.

The material has excellent layer adhesion and elastic memory, allowing printed parts to deform under pressure and return to their original shape. Its resistance to abrasion, oils, greases and many common chemicals makes it suitable for demanding mechanical, automotive and industrial applications.

SA Filament TPU 95A is ideal for gaskets, seals, protective cases, vibration-dampening feet, flexible hinges, grips, wearable accessories and custom fittings. The material also produces a smooth, professional-looking surface suitable for both functional prototypes and finished consumer products.

This filament performs best with a direct-drive extruder and slower print speeds. Properly configured Bowden systems may also be used, provided the filament path is well constrained. As TPU absorbs moisture easily, drying and airtight storage are recommended for reliable extrusion and reduced stringing.

The economical 500g spool is well suited to specialised projects and users who require premium flexible filament without purchasing a full kilogram.

• Shore hardness of 95A

• Flexible yet sufficiently rigid for dependable feeding

• Excellent impact resistance

• High abrasion and wear resistance

• Strong elastic memory

• Returns to its original shape after deformation

• Excellent layer adhesion

• Difficult to tear when printed correctly

• Resistant to oils, greases and many chemicals

• Smooth, professional-looking surface finish

• Suitable for functional prototypes and finished parts

• Works with most printers that support flexible filament

• Direct-drive extrusion recommended

• Suitable for well-configured Bowden systems at reduced speeds

• Economical 500g spool size

• Manufactured locally in South Africa

• Flexible and rubber-like

• Withstands bending and repeated compression

• Excellent resistance to impact and shocks

• High abrasion resistance for moving and contact parts

• Strong resistance to tearing

• Recovers its original shape after deformation

• Excellent interlayer bonding

• Resistant to oils and greases

• Suitable for vibration-dampening components

• Produces comfortable wearable parts

• Provides better flexibility than PLA, PETG or ABS

• Suitable for real-world functional applications

• Smooth surface finish for consumer products

• Useful for prototypes requiring realistic flexible behaviour.

• Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 220–250°C

• Suggested Starting Nozzle Temperature: 225–240°C

• Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 50–60°C

• Unheated Bed: Possible with a suitable adhesive surface

• Recommended Print Speed: 15–40mm/s

• Best-Quality Print Speed: Approximately 15–30mm/s

• Cooling Fan: 50–100%, depending on layer time and model geometry

• Recommended Nozzle Size: 0.4mm or larger

• Retraction: Minimal or disabled

• Enclosure: Not normally required

• Extruder Type: Direct drive recommended

• Bowden Extruder: Possible with a tightly constrained filament path

• Build Surface: PEI, textured PEI, glass or another TPU-compatible surface

• Drying: Recommended before printing if the filament has absorbed moisture

Begin with a slow print speed and minimal retraction. Increase speed gradually only after consistent extrusion has been achieved.

• Brand: SA Filament

• Material: Thermoplastic Polyurethane

• Filament Type: TPU 95A

• Shore Hardness: 95A

• Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.05mm

• Net Filament Weight: 500g

• Available Colour: Magenta or selected variant

• Recommended Nozzle Temperature: 220–250°C

• Recommended Heated Bed Temperature: 50–60°C

• Recommended Cooling Fan: 50–100%

• Recommended Print Speed: 15–40mm/s

• Recommended Nozzle Size: 0.4mm or larger

• Compatible Technology: FDM and FFF 3D printing

• Recommended Extruder: Direct drive

• Country of Manufacture: South Africa

• Flexible hinges

• Gaskets and seals

• O-rings

• Protective phone and equipment cases

• Shock-absorbing bumpers

• Vibration-dampening feet

• Machinery and appliance pads

• Flexible couplings

• Custom grips and handles

• Wearable accessories

• Wristbands

• Shoe insoles

• Cosplay components

• Flexible joints

• Automotive boots and bushings

• Dust covers

• Custom fittings

• Drive belts

• Industrial seals

• Protective padding

• Flexible prototypes

• Robotics components