Filament News
Price changes, brand announcements, new material launches, and market analysis for 3D printing filament.
September 2026
2 articlesDid filament prices surge 59% in 2026?
A viral claim says filament surged 59% in 2026. Our tracked data shows prices actually went down.
Prusament PLA ColorMix blends 5 spools into 45 shades
Prusa's new 5-spool Prusament PLA ColorMix system layer-blends into 45 color shades, plus a translucent glitter bundle.
August 2026
4 articleseSUN launches PLA-HF, a high-speed PLA filament
eSUN's new PLA-HF targets 600mm/s sustained speeds and up to 1000mm/s, succeeding its 2022 high-speed PLA line.
Polymaker retires PolyLite PETG for a reformulated PETG
Polymaker is discontinuing PolyLite PETG and replacing it with a faster, better-bonding Polymaker PETG.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength
Polymaker's HT-PLA Pro more than doubles HT-PLA's impact strength and adds layer adhesion while keeping the heat resistance.
Prusament PETG Ultraglow is Prusa's brightest glow
Prusa's PETG Ultraglow packs maximum strontium aluminate for a glow lasting hours, but it demands a hardened nozzle.
July 2026
5 articleseSUN's PLA-Coffee turns coffee waste into filament
eSUN's PLA-Coffee compounds recycled coffee grounds into PLA for a matte, earth-toned filament that hides layer lines.
SUNLU expands US factory and runs a July filament sale
SUNLU expands its US factory for faster delivery and marks 13 years with a July storewide filament sale.
Bambu Lab's reformulated PETG Basic replaces PETG HF
Bambu's relaunched PETG Basic drops the stringing, adds PLA-level strength, and takes over as the PETG HF successor.
Bambu Lab anniversary sale: record-low filament deals
Bambu Lab's anniversary sale runs through July 15 with filament flash sales, bulk discounts to 45% off, and $20 coupons.
Snapmaker adds high-flow PETG, TPU, and silk PLA
Snapmaker's 10th-anniversary lineup adds high-flow PETG HF and TPU 95A HF plus silk PLA, all RFID-tagged for the U1.
June 2026
4 articlesBambu Lab launches PLA Pure, a safety-certified PLA
Bambu Lab's PLA Pure ships with toy, food-contact, and air-quality certifications and a full ingredient list.
Filament prices held flat this spring, and PETG now costs less than PLA
We tracked the same filament listings from April to June 2026. Prices barely moved despite shortage talk, and PETG is now cheaper per kg than PLA. Plus the cheapest brands by cost per kg.
Polymaker launches ABS Pro and ABS Max
Polymaker added two engineering-grade ABS tiers: ABS Pro for versatile enclosed printing and ABS Max for active-chamber applications.
Bambu Lab fully discontinues PETG HF
Bambu Lab has confirmed PETG HF is fully discontinued with no restock. PETG Basic is the official replacement.
May 2026
4 articlesPolymaker's free web app picks your next filament
Polymaker's free browser tool uses Delta E color matching and AI to cut filament selection friction.
Polymaker launches official slicer preset library
presets.polymaker.com offers manufacturer-verified profiles for BambuStudio, OrcaSlicer, and ElegooSlicer across every Polymaker material.
Why filament colors keep selling out in 2026
A third of Bambu Lab PLA Basic colors are out of stock. Here is why specific shades disappear and how to plan around it.
Bambu Lab filament shortages persist into May 2026
Bambu Lab filament stock remains spotty across PLA, PETG, ABS, and TPU as production transitions in-house.
April 2026
3 articlesPolymaker raises prices 10% as US warehouse stock runs low
Polymaker's May 1 price hike, what it covers, and how to time your next order.
US-made filament holds steady as imports climb
Polar Filament and Printed Solid commit to flat pricing thanks to fully domestic supply chains.
Creality launches at-home filament recycling on Indiegogo
The R1 shredder and M1 extruder turn failed prints back into spools at $5 per kilo.