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HATCHBOX 1.75mm Natural PLA 1 KG Spool

HATCHBOX 1.75mm Natural PLA 1 KG Spool

By HATCHBOX · Filament & Resin · 3D Printing

  • 1.75 mm filament diameter
  • 1 kg (2.20 lbs) spool
  • Print temp 180-220°C
  • Dimensional accuracy ±0.03 mm
  • No heated bed required

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Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A natural-colored PLA spool for everyday FDM printing, with a 180–220°C nozzle range and no heated bed required. Check the color and storage before you buy: “natural” is the maker’s color name rather than a certified clear filament, and older HATCHBOX PLA spools have gone brittle in storage.

Strengths

  • Beginner-friendly: 180–220°C range, no mandatory heated bed, low-warp PLA for open-format printers.
  • Neutral look: subdued natural tone for models, prototypes and light-diffusing parts.
  • Clear diameter spec: stated ±0.03 mm tolerance for 1.75 mm filament.
  • Documented support: troubleshooting, storage and bed guidance plus a direct defective-roll contact and RMA process.
  • Owner experiences: 2020 Reddit users reported consistent HATCHBOX PLA results, including white, gray and black rolls.
  • Price: $21.99 on the HATCHBOX store (SpoolPrices recorded six $21.99 observations, Sep 4–12, 2026).

Weaknesses

  • “Natural” is not optically clear; clarity depends on wall count, infill, seams and print profile.
  • PLA creeps and deforms well below its melt temperature; avoid mechanical service and hot environments.
  • No current exact-Natural mechanical or thermal data: HATCHBOX says detailed technical data are not currently available.
  • Aging risk: 2018 spools (Transparent Orange) became brittle; a 2020 translucent blue roll snapped in a Bowden path.
  • Bed adhesion is not automatic; the FAQ recommends heat, tape or glue when prints will not stick. Spool geometry for AMS and dry boxes is also uncertain, since the 225 g empty-reel mass does not settle current dimensions, and HATCHBOX has no spool take-back or recycling program.

Verified specifications

ProductHATCHBOX Natural PLA, 1.75 mm diameter, 1 kg net per spool; SKU 3D PLA-1KG1.75-NAT; UPC 191314041022.
Diameter tolerance±0.03 mm (1.72–1.78 mm), manufacturer claim, not an independently tested lot result.
Spool lengthabout 330 m per 1 kg (maker FAQ); empty spool about 225 g.
Shipping package weight1,497 g, packaging metadata, not additional filament.
Print temperature180–220°C nozzle; maker suggests starting at 180°C and 40 mm/s.
Bedno heated bed required (product claim); heated bed, painter’s tape or glue stick can help when adhesion is poor.
Cooling100% part cooling fan after the first few layers (general PLA guide).
Density (2016 universal PLA SDS)1.27 g/cm³; melting temperature 155°C; decomposition above 260°C.
FormulationPLA-based biodegradable polymer blend per the 2016 SDS; educational page says NatureWorks Ingeo PLA.
Storagekeep the spool in the original bag with the included desiccant.
Availability“Add to cart” and available:true on the checked product page (2026-10-23).
SafetyCalifornia Proposition 65 warning for Bisphenol S (BPS); maker does not recommend PLA for food contact.
Coverage30-day satisfaction/replacement guarantee; not a one-year component warranty.
Full research notes and sources

Printing and bed adhesion

The published profile is a range, not a single certified point: 180–220°C at the nozzle, starting around 180°C at 40 mm/s, with 100% part cooling after the first few layers. The product page says no heated bed is required, while the FAQ separately recommends a heated bed, painter’s tape or glue stick when adhesion is poor. Treat the no-bed claim as a capability statement and tune the first layer and bed surface for your machine.

Color, clarity and heat

“Natural” is the maker’s color name, not a certified clear-filament standard. Whether a print looks translucent or cloudy depends on wall thickness, infill, seams and air gaps, and the company publishes no CIELAB or transmission data. PLA also softens in a hot car or dark enclosure, and HATCHBOX cautions against mechanical service and elevated temperatures. For white lithophanes or color-critical pale parts, the opaque White PLA at $21.99 is a different, non-interchangeable color.

Storage and aging

Keep the spool in its bag with desiccant and away from sun and heat. Owner reports describe older HATCHBOX PLA becoming brittle after years of storage, including 2018 spools of Transparent Orange and a 2020 translucent blue roll that snapped in a Bowden path. A 2023 AMS owner reported older brittle rolls breaking during repeated multicolor load and unload cycles. These are family-level caution signals, not measured failure rates for fresh Natural stock, and moisture, age and storage conditions were not independently diagnosed. If a roll pops or hisses, contact HATCHBOX or the selling shop with order details and photos rather than assuming a manufacturing defect.

Running costs and support

At the posted $21.99/kg, raw material costs $0.02199 per gram: about $2.20 for a 100 g part and $5.50 for a 250 g part, before supports, failures, freight and tax. One spool delivered costs $26.98 including $4.99 shipping, or $0.02698 per gram. Three spools in one qualifying order cost 3 × $21.99 = $65.97 before tax; twelve cost $263.88, or $323.76 if each ships alone with 12 × $4.99 added. Free shipping applies to two or more spools in the continental US. The maker’s 30-day satisfaction guarantee covers dissatisfaction, defects and damage on arrival, with exclusions for abuse, wear, alteration, unauthorized sellers and wrong-item purchases. Ordinary returns require sealed, unused goods within 30 days of purchase; the customer pays return shipping for wrong items or change of mind. An RMA needs the order name, order number and photos of the roll and defective prints. No longer warranty, replacement delivery time or partially consumed defective-spool remedy is documented. Third-party resale claims may need to go to the selling shop.

Which spool this is

This page covers the standard HATCHBOX Natural PLA, 1.75 mm, 1 kg spool, SKU 3D PLA-1KG1.75-NAT, UPC 191314041022, sold on the HATCHBOX 3D US store. “Natural” is the maker’s color name for this SKU and is not the same item as Transparent Orange, colored PLA, clear PETG, PLA MAX, Matte or PLA PRO+. The product page listed it at $21.99 with an Add to cart option on 2026-10-23.

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