Fillamentum is a popular seller of high-quality retail filaments, and their polypropylene option – Fillamentum PP 2320 – is great. In terms of material properties, it’s decently flexible and thermally resistant (up to 100 °C).

Fillamentum’s comparison sheet, available on their website, shows that their PP filament is middle of the road in terms of printing ease. It’s also worth noting that PP 2320 ranks pretty low in tensile strength and hardness, so it might not be best for producing super strong parts.

• Nozzle temperature: 225-245 °C
• Bed temperature: 90-105 °C
• Diameter: 1.75 mm
• Price: ~$45 for a 600-g spool (~$35 per 500 g)
• Colors: Black, natural

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Coming from the 3D branch of one of the world’s largest producers of polyolefins, Braskem FL105PP has some exciting claims. First and foremost, the manufacturer says it doesn’t require drying before printing. Furthermore, it’s marketed as a low warpage and high dimensional stability blend. But it seems like it still requires some tinkering to print right. Braskem FL105PP is also available with carbon and glass fillers to facilitate printing and provide stronger parts, as well as in a 40-lb pellet bag.

• Nozzle temperature: 220-230 °C
• Bed temperature: 60-80 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$35 for a 700-g spool (~$25 per 500 g)
• Color: Black, white

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FormFutura’s Centaur PP comes in at a relatively good price, from a very reputable brand. This makes it a great first venture into PP or just a great all-round filament.

Given the impressively wide range of spool sizes available, you’re likely to find a size that suits your needs. From merely sampling the material to buying it in bulk for high-volume printing, Centaur PP has you covered.

• Nozzle temperature: 220-240 °C
• Bed temperature: Up to 65 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$33 for a 500-g spool
• Colors: Black, white, natural

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Fiberlogy is a Polish manufacturer of 3D printable filaments, including a polypropylene option that’s pretty affordable and available in a wide array of colors. Fiberlogy’s PP filament has very low bed temperature requirements and should work without a heated build plate. The company recommends the filament for printed containers, bumpers, toys, and even dishes.

Regarding its material properties, the seller states that Fiberlogy’s PP filament offers resistance to mechanical damage and great layer-to-layer adhesion. On this note, it’s worth noting that one customer mentioned their struggles with over-adhesion on glass build surfaces. In order to resolve the issue, they used tape on their build plate and are planning on using glue meant for polypropylene.

• Nozzle temperature: 220-250 °C
• Bed temperature: Up to 80 °C
• Diameter: 1.75 mm
• Price: ~$35 for a 750-g spool (~$23 per 500 g)
• Colors: Nine options available

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PPprint’s P-filament 721 (often sold through Raise3D) is an engineering mix based on PP, aimed particularly at chemical resistance and food safety. This blend has received some positive reviews, especially when paired with the Raise3D family of printers and the IdeaMaker slicer profiles, which fully support it. It’s surely a great option for those already in the ecosystem. But its greatest feature is probably the wide variety of colors, including purple, pink, mint green, and many more.

It’s important to note that while the material might be inherently food safe, the printing process usually introduces several contaminants and creates crevices for bacteria to grow in. So if kitchen gear is in your print queue, then be sure to read up on some important considerations first.

• Nozzle temperature: 200-220 °C
• Bed temperature: 50-70 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm
• Price: ~$40 for a 600-g spool (~$37 per 500 g)
• Color: 14 options avalaible

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Formerly known as Innofil3D PP, BASF’s Ultrafuse PP is a high-quality choice for those who need consistent print quality and performance. BASF is known for producing materials for industry use, delivering consistent quality between batches.

The only slight downside is that the material doesn’t come in larger spool sizes for those doing a high volume of printing.

• Nozzle temperature: 220-240 °C
• Bed temperature: 60-80 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$60 for a 700-g spool (~$43 per 500 g)
• Color: Natural

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FormFutura’s Pegasus PP Ultralight is, as its name suggests, extremely light, even for polypropylene. Enhanced with additives and nanotechnology, the material is 20% lighter than FormFutura’s other PP offering, Centaur. This makes Pegasus PP Ultralight ideal for parts that need to be extremely lightweight while maintaining durability and water resistance.

• Nozzle temperature: 215-245 °C
• Bed temperature: Up to 100 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$45 for a 500-g spool
• Color: Natural

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UltiMaker’s PP filament is an excellent choice for those looking to spend a little more on a high-performance material. Built into the UltiMaker ecosystem, UltiMaker users will benefit from automatic material detection and a well-integrated workflow. Unfortunately, this filament is only offered in a single diameter, size, and color, limiting applications.

• Nozzle temperature: 205-220 °C
• Bed temperature: 85-100 °C
• Diameter: 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$50 for a 500-g spool
• Color: Natural

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Recreus’ polypropylene filament is an easy-to-print option that requires a fairly low nozzle temperature. According to Recreus, this filament has many other useful properties, like chemical resistance, a smooth surface finish, and durability. Reviewers of the filament have noted it’s easy to print but should be used with a strong bed adhesive.

This filament is available in both black and natural, as well as in two diameters. Recreus suggests using their PP filament to print objects like mechanical parts, bottles, containers, or parts that won’t be subjected to high heat or friction.

• Nozzle temperature: 220-240 °C
• Bed temperature: 40 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$50 for a 600-g spool (~$42 per 500 g)
• Colors: Black, natural

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For the most demanding applications, we recommend BASF’s (previously Owens Corning) XStrand GF30-PP. Part of the company’s high-performance XStrand line, the filament is reinforced with 30% glass fibers for superior strength. In addition, users can benefit from the material’s integration into the UltiMaker Marketplace.

• Nozzle temperature: 240-275 °C
• Bed temperature: 40-120 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$70 for a 500-g spool
• Color: Black

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The P-Lene lineup has plenty of options, including carbon and talcum-filled variants. But rising above all the others is P-Lene5. This blend provides improved temperature resistance and higher mechanical strength, compared to other equally-priced offerings. Considering the price, it’s in the sweet spot for budget-friendly engineering materials.

On the downside, it can be harder to print considering the higher temperature range, which might be out of range for some hobby printers. The manufacturer also recommends not using a nozzle under 0.2 mm in diameter.

• Nozzle temperature: 265-275 °C
• Bed temperature: 80 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$45 for a 750-g spool (~$30 per 500 g)
• Color: Black, white

3DXTech is a manufacturer of professional quality additive manufacturing materials, and their HyperLite PP is a great polypropylene filament. According to the manufacturer, HyperLite is a special formulation of polypropylene material meant to reduce warping when 3D printed.

The filament is on the pricier end of the spectrum but is said to have many useful features that make it easier to 3D print. A heated enclosure isn’t required to achieve successful prints. Further, it’s possible to print very lightweight parts, thanks to Hyperlite’s low density (just 0.75 g/cc).

• Nozzle temperature: 210-240 °C
• Bed temperature: 60-90 °C
• Diameters: 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
• Price: ~$60 for a 500-g spool
• Colors: Black, natural