3.5KG Extreme Impact Black PLA: finish and uses

The same tough, impact-modified black PLA as our 1 kg spool, on a 3.5 kg roll for production runs. A triple portion of our Extreme Impact modifier reduces brittleness for clips, brackets and functional parts. Made in Indiana, USA.

Printing 3.5KG Extreme Impact Black PLA

Start with a nozzle temperature of 190–230°C and a bed temperature of around 60°C. No enclosure is required. Adjust for your printer, build surface and part geometry.

PLA feeds smoothly, cools quickly for clean overhangs and has minimal warping, which makes it a forgiving choice for beginners and print farms alike.

Why a 3.5 kg roll?

A 3.5 kg roll means fewer spool changes on large prints and long production runs. Use a spool holder rated for the larger roll. Prefer the AMS? This color also comes on 1 kg AMS-compatible spools.

PLA or PCTG?

Choose PLA for easy printing, sharp detail and parts used at room temperature. For parts that will see heat, sunlight or more impact, step up to 3.5KG Deep Black PCTG PRO, our tougher upgrade from PETG.

Quality and specifications

Manufactured with laser-based diameter and roundness monitoring. Published diameter tolerance: ±0.02 mm. Made in Indiana, USA from virgin NatureWorks Ingeo PLA. Supplied as 1.75 mm filament on a 3.5 kg roll.

Indicative color reference: #3A3B3B, as reported by Filamentcolors.xyz. Screen display and print settings can affect perceived color.

Spool returns

See our sustainability initiatives for spool-return program details and current terms.

3.5KG Extreme Impact Black PLA FAQ

How is this different from regular PLA?

It has a triple portion of our Extreme Impact modifier, which reduces brittleness and improves part strength and impact resistance while still printing like PLA.

Will black parts look gray in photos?

Carbon black pigments can show gray tones under intense lighting or camera flash. If that matters for your project, consider Extreme Jet Black PLA.

Do I need an enclosure?

No. PLA prints well on open-frame printers.

Does it need drying?

Not under normal conditions. Store it sealed with desiccant between uses.

Can I try it first?

Yes. 50 g PLA sample coils let you check the color and your print settings before buying a full spool.