Warhood material guide

Choose the right material for your project

Every material behaves differently. Compare strength, flexibility, heat resistance and recommended uses before you start your print.

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Material collection

Find the best fit for your print

These ratings are practical guidance. Final performance depends on model design, wall thickness, print orientation and production settings.

PLA

A reliable all-round material with excellent detail, a smooth finish and a wide colour range.

Best for

Decorations
Miniatures
Gifts
Visual prototypes

Strength7/10

Flexibility2/10

Heat resistance4/10

Outdoor use3/10

Finish: Smooth & detailed
Use: Indoor
Price level: Affordable

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Best All-Rounder

PETG

Strong, durable and more temperature resistant than PLA, making it ideal for functional parts.

Best for

Functional parts
Brackets
Workshop tools
Outdoor projects

Strength8/10

Flexibility4/10

Heat resistance7/10

Outdoor use8/10

Finish: Slightly glossy
Use: Indoor & outdoor
Price level: Mid-range

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Flexible

TPU

A rubber-like material designed for parts that need to bend, absorb impact or provide grip.

Best for

Protective cases
Flexible joints
Seals
Vibration dampers

Strength6/10

Flexibility10/10

Heat resistance6/10

Outdoor use7/10

Finish: Soft-touch
Use: Flexible applications
Price level: Specialist

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Engineering

ABS

A tough engineering plastic suited to durable components that may face heat or mechanical stress.

Best for

Machine parts
Enclosures
Automotive parts
Technical prototypes

Strength8/10

Flexibility5/10

Heat resistance8/10

Outdoor use5/10

Finish: Technical
Use: Functional parts
Price level: Mid-range

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Outdoor

ASA

A weather-resistant engineering filament with excellent UV stability for demanding outdoor use.

Best for

Outdoor housings
Garden parts
Automotive trim
Weather-exposed parts

Strength8/10

Flexibility5/10

Heat resistance8/10

Outdoor use10/10

Finish: Premium matte
Use: Outdoor
Price level: Premium

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On Request

Specialty Filaments

Silk, wood-filled, carbon-fibre reinforced and other specialist filaments for unique projects.

Best for

Premium display pieces
Decorative finishes
High-stiffness parts
Custom projects

Strength8/10

Flexibility3/10

Heat resistance7/10

Outdoor use6/10

Finish: Project dependent
Use: Specialist
Price level: Premium

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Quick comparison

Compare our core materials

Use this overview as a starting point. Warhood can help when your project has unusual mechanical, thermal or outdoor requirements.

Material	Strength	Flexibility	Heat resistance	Outdoor use	Typical choice
PLA	Good	Low	Moderate	Limited	Detailed indoor prints
PETG	Very good	Medium	Good	Very good	Functional all-round parts
TPU	Impact resistant	Excellent	Good	Good	Flexible and protective parts
ABS	Very good	Medium	Very good	Moderate	Engineering components
ASA	Very good	Medium	Very good	Excellent	Outdoor engineering parts

How we choose

The material is matched to the job

Understand the use

We consider load, movement, temperature, weather exposure and finish.

Match the filament

The selected material must fit both the model and its real-world purpose.

Produce and inspect

Every print is produced with appropriate settings and checked before shipping.

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