{"product_id":"the-matte-layer-1kg-pla-filament-175mm","title":"The Matte Layer | 1 kg PLA Filament, 1.75 mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayer lines are the first thing anyone notices about a print, and the cheapest way to hide them is a matte filament. This PLA-Lite spool is formulated so the surface scatters light instead of reflecting it, which means the stair-step geometry of a printed curve stops catching the light and the part reads as moulded rather than extruded. It is the single biggest visual upgrade available for the money, and it costs less than a new nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA-Lite is a lighter grade of standard PLA, which shows up in the finished part: enclosures, brackets, and display pieces come off the bed noticeably lighter in the hand, with the same stiffness. Diameter is held to 1.75 mm with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.03 mm, which is what keeps extrusion consistent across a full spool, and the wind is tight enough that the filament does not cross over itself at the last third of the spool where most tangles are born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spool is one kilogram, which is roughly 320 metres at this diameter. Print temperature sits in the standard PLA band, bed adhesion is forgiving on PEI, glass with glue stick, or a textured plate, and the matte additives do not need a hardened nozzle. Storage is the one variable you control: PLA absorbs moisture, moisture causes stringing and popping, and a dry box or a sealed bag with desiccant between prints solves ninety percent of surface defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are deliberately flat: white, grey, black-adjacent charcoal, and a set of muted tones that look good under workshop lighting. This is a filament for functional parts and clean prototypes, not for glitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA matte surface hides what the nozzle did. That is the whole trick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:28px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the matte finish buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eMatte PLA-Lite finish that scatters light and softens visible layer lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003e1.75 mm diameter held to plus or minus 0.03 mm for consistent extrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003e1 kg spool, approximately 320 metres of filament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eLighter finished parts than standard PLA at the same stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eTight machine winding to prevent cross-over tangles late in the spool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard PLA temperature band, no hardened nozzle required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e✦ \u003c\/strong\u003eVacuum sealed with desiccant for storage between prints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpool specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLA-Lite, matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 mm, tolerance plus or minus 0.03 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 320 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid plastic, standard 200 mm hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard PLA range, 190 to 220 C typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBed adhesion:\u003c\/strong\u003e PEI, glass with adhesive, textured plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years, sealed and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple, selected at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e FDM printers accepting 1.75 mm filament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to print with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt belongs on the bench of anyone printing enclosures, jigs, brackets, display models, or the parts that hold other parts. Matte hides the layer geometry that gloss exaggerates, so it is the sensible default for anything that will be looked at rather than hidden inside a chassis. Schools and makerspaces like it because the surface finish flatters a first print, which matters when the goal is to keep a beginner printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinting and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does matte PLA print differently from standard PLA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eSame temperature band, same cooling, same bed adhesion. The matte additive can be very slightly more abrasive over hundreds of hours, so a hardened nozzle is nice to have but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is my filament popping and stringing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eMoisture. PLA absorbs water from the air, and wet filament pops at the nozzle and strings between travels. Dry it at 45 to 50 C for four to six hours, or store the spool with desiccant when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the spool fit my printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eThe hub is a standard 200 mm, which fits the common spool holders. Check your holder's maximum spool width if you print on a small enclosed machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is one kilogram enough for a large print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eA kilogram is roughly 320 metres, which covers most functional parts many times over. For a print over about 250 grams of material, weigh the spool first so you are not guessing at the halfway point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the colour match the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;\"\u003eMatte surfaces read a half shade darker indoors than under daylight, which is a property of the finish rather than a different pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-promise\" style=\"margin-top:30px;padding:20px 22px;background:#faf9f7;border-left:3px solid #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eOur spool guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eEvery spool is vacuum sealed with a desiccant pack and ships in a rigid carton. If a spool arrives wet, tangled, or with a diameter that will not feed, send a photo of the label and the problem and we replace it. 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