Rev1 PLA Dual Silk Glossy Dual-Tone Silk PLA. 6 Color-Shift Shades, Ships from Michigan.

Rev1 PLA Dual Silk gives you the shiny, satin look of silk PLA with a striking twist — two colors that blend and transition along the surface as the print flows, for eye-catching, premium-looking results. It prints as easily as regular PLA: low-warp on any FDM printer with no heated chamber or enclosure, no odor to speak of, and a standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle. It’s made for showing off — the shine and shimmer land best on larger, flat-surfaced display pieces.

Why makers reach for Dual Silk

Dual Silk turns everyday prints into showpieces. The silk finish catches the light while the two-tone color shifts across the model — and because it prints just like standard PLA, you get that premium look without a hardened nozzle, an enclosure, or fussy settings. It’s a decorative filament first, so it’s at its best on vases, ornaments, and display models rather than structural parts.

• Glossy silk/satin sheen — shinier than matte PLA
• Dual-tone color-shift — two colors blend across the surface
• As easy to print as regular PLA — no enclosure, standard brass nozzle
• Made for decorative and display prints, not structural loads

Rev1 PLA Dual Silk is built for looks, not loads. Like most silk PLAs, the additives that create the glossy sheen and dual-tone shimmer make it a bit more brittle and lower in strength than standard PLA, and it softens at low temperatures (~55°C). That’s fine for display pieces, vases, and showpieces — but for functional, outdoor, or high-heat parts, choose standard PLA or PETG, and for real strength reach for PLA-CF or PA-CF from the Rev1 catalog.

Key property summary

• Tensile strength: ~40–50 MPa (typical silk-PLA range — below standard PLA)
• Flexural modulus: ~3 GPa — stiff but decorative, not for load-bearing parts
• Elongation at break: ~2–4% — a bit more brittle than standard PLA
• Glass transition: ~55°C — low heat resistance; softens in hot cars or near motors
• Density: ~1.24 g/cm³ — lighter than PETG or ABS

Values are representative of typical silk-PLA grades (assumed reference figures). Contact Rev1 for OEM-specific TDS.

Rev1 PLA Dual Silk comes in 6 dual-tone color pairs — each one a glossy silk blend of two shades that transition across the surface of the print for an eye-catching, premium look. In-stock pairs ship fast same-day from our Michigan warehouse. Made-to-order colors are produced on a 1–3 week lead time at no premium over the in-stock price. Reserve your color today and receive a tracking number when it ships.

The 6 dual-tone pairs

• Blue / Green — cool ocean-to-emerald color-shift
• Pink / Gold — soft rose warming into gold shimmer
• Purple / Gold — rich violet melting into gold
• Red / Blue — bold crimson-to-sapphire transition
• Red / Gold — deep red with a warm gold glow
• Yellow / Green — sunny yellow drifting into lime

Color-pair names are our best-guess labels and may be refined. Every shade prints at the same temperature and with the same settings. Select your color in the configurator above to see real-time availability and add to cart or place a made-to-order request.

Rev1 PLA Dual Silk is as forgiving as regular PLA. If you have a working PLA profile, use it as-is — low warp, no enclosure, and a standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle (it’s not abrasive, so no hardened nozzle is needed). Any generic PLA preset in your slicer is a reliable starting point. For the strongest silk shine and cleanest color-shift, print a model with large, flat surfaces and don’t over-dry the filament — too much heat dulls the gloss.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

210–230°C

Bed temperature

50–60°C

Enclosure

Not required

Print speed

40–80 mm/s

Layer height

0.1–0.3 mm

Cooling fan

80–100%

For the best silk sheen, use 3–4 perimeters and 10–20% infill on decorative pieces, and keep cooling high for sharp overhangs and bridges. Dual Silk prints happily at a wide range of speeds, just like standard PLA.

Because Dual Silk prints at low temperatures with no warp — and uses a standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle, not an abrasive one — it is fully compatible with any desktop FDM printer that accepts 1.75 mm filament. No enclosure, no all-metal hot end, no hardened nozzle, no specialty hardware needed.

Verified compatible printer families

• Bambu Lab (A-series, P-series, X-series) — use Generic PLA profile
• Creality (Ender, CR, K-series)
• Prusa (MK-series, MINI)
• Ultimaker / Makerbot
• Raise3D, Dremel, Qidi Tech
• Any open-format FDM printer accepting 1.75 mm

Rev1 can provide slicer profiles for your printer on request. Call (248) 707-2950 or use the contact form below.

Dual Silk shines wherever a print needs to look premium — decorative showpieces, display models, miniatures, cosplay display builds, spiral vases, ornaments, gifts, and art. The glossy sheen and dual-tone color-shift read best on larger, flat-surfaced models. It’s a decorative filament, not an engineering one; for functional, outdoor, or high-heat parts reach for standard PLA or PETG, and for strength choose PLA-CF or PA-CF.

Common use cases

• Decorative vases, bowls, and planters
• Display showpieces and desk decor
• Ornaments, gifts, and keepsakes
• Cosplay display pieces and props
• Figurines and display miniatures
• Decorative architectural and scale models
• Art pieces and eye-catching signage

Like all PLA, Dual Silk is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, leading to stringing and reduced surface quality. Rev1 PLA Dual Silk ships vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack. After opening, reseal with desiccant or store in an airtight container. One silk-specific note: don’t over-dry it — too much heat can dull the very gloss you bought it for, so only dry it if it’s actually wet, and keep temps and times on the low end.

Storage & drying guide

• Storage: Sealed bag or airtight container with desiccant
• Ideal humidity: below 20% RH
• Shelf life (sealed): 12–24 months
• Drying (only if wet): 45–50°C for 4–6 hours — avoid over-drying, which dulls the silk gloss
• Signs of moisture: popping/crackling sounds during print, rough surface, blobs

Rev1 stocks filament dryers and vacuum-seal accessories. Ask about a bundle at checkout or call (248) 707-2950.

Rev1 PLA Dual Silk wins on looks — glossy silk sheen and a dual-tone color-shift no matte or standard filament can match — while printing just as easily as regular PLA. It’s a decorative material, though, not a structural one: standard PLA is a bit stronger and less brittle, and for functional, outdoor, or high-heat parts PETG is tougher and more heat-resistant.