ELEGOO PLA+ 1.75mm Beige 1kg filament

This PLA+ filament offers a tougher alternative to standard PLA while remaining easy to print, making it useful for functional parts and aesthetic models. The 1.75 mm beige spool balances dimensional stability and surface finish, helping reduce visible layer issues during everyday FDM printing.

Key Points

ELEGOO's PLA+ aims to deliver increased toughness and impact resistance compared with regular PLA, which can help when printing items that need a little more durability. The filament is reported to have low warping and reduced shrinkage, so larger prints keep their shape better and require less fiddling with bed adhesion. 🧩

Mechanical winding and manual inspection are used to keep the spool tidy and to minimise tangles, snapped strands and feed interruptions. This attention to winding also reduces the chance of sudden printing failures that waste time and material. For moisture control, each spool is vacuum-sealed after drying to limit bubbling and nozzle blockages during use. 📦

A note from the manufacturer indicates consistent diameter control for improved feeding. Consider that PLA+ formulations may still be less heat resistant than specialised engineering plastics, so parts exposed to high temperatures might deform.

Technical Specifications

• Name: ELEGOO PLA+ Filament 1.75mm Beige 1KG
• Diameter tolerance: ±0.02 mm
• Net weight: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) cardboard spool
• Filament diameter: 1.75 mm
• Material: PLA Plus, low deformation and low shrinkage

Usage Recommendations

Print at standard PLA temperatures for best results, adjusting slightly if you need stronger layer adhesion or a smoother surface. Use a well-calibrated extruder and consistent filament feed to take advantage of the stated dimensional accuracy. For finer details, slow the print speed and check cooling to prevent stringing or blobbing. 🔧

Store the remaining filament sealed or in a dry box to preserve its moisture-free state and to avoid brittleness or extrusion issues over time. If you notice nozzle caking after long prints, a short cold pull or nozzle clean will usually restore consistent flow. Also test small calibration pieces before committing to large or critical parts, particularly if you rely on specific mechanical properties.