Rev1 PLA Ultra Tough, Impact-Resistant PLA. Prints as Easily as Regular PLA.

Rev1 PLA Ultra is an upgraded PLA engineered for much higher toughness and impact resistance — far less brittle than standard PLA, so it survives functional, load-bearing, and drop-prone parts that ordinary PLA would crack on. And it keeps everything that makes PLA great: it prints low-warp on any FDM printer with no heated chamber or enclosure, holds fine detail, and gives off minimal odor. It’s the easiest way to get tougher functional parts — no ABS, PETG, or nylon hassle required.

Why makers choose PLA Ultra

PLA Ultra bridges the gap between standard PLA and engineering materials. Reach for it when regular PLA is too brittle for the job but you don’t want the enclosure, warping, or fumes that come with ABS or nylon. You get noticeably higher toughness and impact resistance with the exact same easy print process — on a classroom printer or a production farm.

• Much tougher and more impact-resistant than standard PLA
• Far less brittle — handles functional, load-bearing, drop-prone parts
• Still prints as easily as PLA — no heated chamber or enclosure required
• Standard 0.4 mm brass nozzle — no abrasive-ready hot end needed

Rev1 PLA Ultra is engineered for higher toughness and impact resistance than standard PLA, so it holds up to functional and load-bearing parts that regular PLA would crack on — while staying stiff, dimensionally stable, and easy to print. Be honest about its one real limit: it’s still PLA-based, so heat resistance is low (~55–60°C). For hot, automotive, or outdoor parts, choose PETG, ABS, or ASA; for maximum structural strength, choose a reinforced grade like PA-CF or PC.

Key property summary

• Tensile strength: ~55–65 MPa (typical tough-PLA range)
• Flexural modulus: ~3.3 GPa — stiff for housings and fixtures
• Elongation at break: ~8–15% — far tougher and less brittle than standard PLA
• Glass transition: ~55–60°C — still low-heat; softens in hot cars or near motors
• Density: ~1.24 g/cm³ — lighter than PETG or ABS

Values are representative of tough/high-impact PLA grades. Contact Rev1 for OEM-specific TDS.

Rev1 PLA Ultra comes in 6 workhorse colors and is available in both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters — the 2.85 mm option suits large-format and industrial printers. In-stock shades 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 and diameter today and receive a tracking number when it ships.

The color lineup

• Black — the everyday workhorse, our highest-demand shade
• White — clean, opaque, paints and finishes well
• Natural — unpigmented natural for a raw material look
• Gunmetal — deep metallic grey for a machined look
• Red — bold, saturated red for visibility and accents
• Cobalt Blue — rich, deep blue
• Two diameters — every color ships in 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm

Every color prints at the same temperature and with the same settings. Select your color and diameter in the configurator above to see real-time availability and add to cart or place a made-to-order request.

Even though it’s much tougher, Rev1 PLA Ultra is just as forgiving to print as standard 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 is not abrasive). Any generic PLA preset in your slicer is a reliable starting point for tough, clean, functional prints.

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 toughest functional parts, use 4–5 perimeters and 30–50% infill, and keep cooling high for clean overhangs and bridges. PLA Ultra prints happily at a wide range of speeds.

Because PLA Ultra prints at low temperatures with no warp and uses a standard brass nozzle, it is fully compatible with any desktop or large-format FDM printer — available in both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters, with no enclosure, no all-metal hot end, and 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 — 2.85 mm available
• Raise3D, Dremel, Qidi Tech
• Any open-format FDM printer accepting 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm

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

PLA Ultra excels wherever you need a tough, impact-resistant, easy-to-print part — functional brackets, mechanical gears, tool handles, snap-fit enclosures, rugged cosplay armor, jigs, and durable desk hardware. Use it whenever standard PLA is too brittle but you don’t want the hassle of ABS, PETG, or nylon. It’s still low-heat, so for hot, outdoor, or automotive parts reach for PETG, ABS, or ASA instead.

Common use cases

• Functional brackets, mounts, and fixtures
• Mechanical gears and moving assemblies
• Impact-resistant tool handles and grips
• Snap-fit enclosures, bezels, and housings
• Rugged cosplay armor and props
• Jigs, fixtures, and shop aids
• Durable desk hardware and stands

Like all PLA, PLA Ultra is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air, leading to stringing, bubbling, and reduced surface quality. Rev1 PLA Ultra ships vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack. After opening, reseal with desiccant or store in an airtight container.

Storage & drying guide

• Storage: Sealed bag or airtight container with desiccant
• Ideal humidity: below 20% RH
• Shelf life (sealed): 12–24 months
• Drying (if wet): 45–55°C for 4–6 hours in a filament dryer or oven
• 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.

PLA Ultra gives you much higher toughness and impact resistance than standard PLA while printing just as easily — the best pick for functional, load-bearing, and drop-prone parts that don’t get hot. It’s still PLA-based, so heat resistance stays low; for hot, outdoor, or automotive parts, step up to PETG (or ABS/ASA), which run hotter but are harder to print.