A saturated silk yellow on a PLA Plus base, this spool is as much practical as decorative. The colour stands out on a cluttered bench or a dark workshop floor, so it earns its place on guards, handles, cable clips, gauges and any small component that vanishes the moment it is dropped. PLA+ adds enough toughness for those parts to survive daily use, while the silk finish keeps them looking deliberate rather than improvised. Made in South Africa, it is easy to restock when a workshop settles on one colour for all its printed fittings.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow |
| Finish | Silk |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 200-230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | SA Filament |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Silk prints best a little slower than standard PLA — the sheen comes from a clean, even layer.
Good for
- Safety guards and warning parts
- Cable clips and bench fittings
- Tool handles and grips
- High-visibility markers and labels
