Creality Soleyin Basic PETG 3D Printing Filament: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-27

Summary

Owners report moisture-related stringing, popping and rough extrusion, and a spool-winding quality signal on the Soleyin line (factory-tangled spools, observed on Ultra PLA, not PETG) [4][8][9]. Yearly cost is filament only: about $11.99 per 1 kg spool at the Creality US store in October 2026, with drying and storage as the main recurring cost [1][2]. At around $12 it is a reasonable low-cost PETG for functional parts; at the $16.99 compare-at price, established brands become competitive [1][2][8].

Common problems and fixes

Moisture absorption causing stringing, popping and rough extrusion — PETG is hygroscopic; dry at 60-70 C for 4-6 hours and store sealed with desiccant in an airtight container or dry box. Warranty coverage is not confirmed for filament. [4][7][8][12]
Factory-tangled spools on the Soleyin line — a forum owner reported two Soleyin spools with factory-crossed windings in two days, one snapping inside a CFS feed path; those were Ultra PLA spools, not PETG. Inspect the spool on arrival and test before a large print. Warranty coverage is not confirmed for filament. [9][12]
No manufacturer-published temperatures — SpoolBites states the manufacturer did not publish exact nozzle or bed temperatures and that its 230-250 C nozzle figure is the typical PETG range; NamTronics lists 230-260 C nozzle and 70-90 C bed. Start from a generic PETG profile and tune. Warranty coverage is not confirmed for filament. [3][4][7]
Store page describes Ultra PLA instead of PETG — Creality’s US and global store page describes “Soleyin Ultra PLA filament” with 300 mm/s speeds rather than PETG; verify the variant and settings before printing. [1][2]
Filament is a consumable with no warranty — filament is not covered by the machine’s 12-month warranty, and Creality states that damage caused by using non-original or low-quality filaments voids warranty. Returns are allowed within 14 calendar days and exchanges within 30 days. [12]

Parts and consumables

Filament spool, 1 kg (Ginkgo Yellow) — $11.99 sale vs $16.99 compare-at at the Creality US store in October 2026; N$280 sale / N$290 regular at NamTronics. Consumed per print; frequency depends on print volume. [1][2][7]
No replacement parts published — no nozzles, tips or other parts are listed for this filament in the sources read. [3][4][7]
Drying and storage only — dry at 60-70 C for 4-6 hours and store sealed with desiccant in an airtight container or dry box. [4][7][8]

Yearly running cost

No fixed yearly cost beyond filament consumed: each 1 kg spool is $11.99 at the Creality US store in October 2026 [1][2], so a year of printing costs roughly the number of spools consumed times $11.99. Recurring costs are drying equipment and storage, desiccant, and printer compatibility (virtually all 1.75 mm FDM printers); no subscription or lock-in applies and no electricity figures were reported. [3][7][8]

When it is a good buy

Price snapshots: $11.99 sale vs $16.99 compare-at at the Creality US store in October 2026 [1][2]; N$280 sale / N$290 regular at NamTronics (Namibia, non-US market) [7]; one owner reported buying five rolls for under CAD 15 each [11].

Around $12 or less — reasonable low-cost entry PETG for functional parts, prototypes, brackets and accessories, if the buyer accepts unverified spool-winding consistency and unpublished temperature data. [1][2][8][9]
At the $16.99 compare-at level — compare against established PETG brands (Overture, eSUN, Polymaker) with broader owner histories. [2][8]

Named alternatives:

Creality Hyper PETG — the speed-focused option (up to 300 mm/s); the better choice when print speed or durability matters more than cost. [8]
Creality CR-PETG — Creality’s flagship PETG; the better choice when you want Creality’s higher-tier PETG. [8]