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SUNLU PLA Matte

SUNLU PLA Matte

By SUNLU · Filament & Resin · 3D Printing · More from SUNLU

  • 1.75±0.02 mm diameter
  • Density 1.31 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength 39±6 MPa
  • Nozzle temp 205-245°C
  • Bed temp 50-60°C

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Summary

SUNLU PLA Matte is a matte-finish PLA sold in many colors and weights, positioned as a lower-cost alternative to brand-specific matte PLA such as Bambu Lab’s. Check spool fit and batch consistency before buying: the 2.20 in hub does not fit Bambu Lab AMS Lite without an adapter, and color shades can vary between batches.

Strengths

  • Smooth matte finish that hides layer lines and reduces reflectivity.
  • Reliable printing with minimal clogging or stringing.
  • Perceived strong value, frequently compared favorably to Bambu Lab matte PLA.
  • Good dimensional accuracy contributing to consistent extrusion.
  • Neatly wound spools on many units.
  • Wide color range.

Weaknesses

  • Spool hub diameter too large for Bambu Lab AMS Lite, requiring a printed adapter.
  • Color inconsistency between manufacturing batches, which can ruin multi-part prints.
  • Winding defects in some batches and multi-packs, with tangles reported around the 50 % usage point.
  • First-layer adhesion and stringing issues reported by some Bambu X1C users running generic PLA settings.
  • Matte finish can diminish at nozzle temperatures near 235 °C as the polymer vitrifies and becomes more reflective.
  • Matte variants are described as potentially more moisture-sensitive than standard PLA due to the additives.

Verified specifications

ProductSUNLU PLA Matte (PLA, matte finish).
Diameter options1.75 mm, 2.85 mm, 3.00 mm; tolerance 1.75 ± 0.02 mm.
Weight options0.25 kg, 0.5 kg, 1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg, 5 kg.
Density1.31 g/cm³ (ISO 1183).
Tensile strength (X-Y)39 ± 6 MPa (ISO 527-2).
Elongation at break (X-Y)15 ± 5 % (ISO 527-2).
Flexural strength (X-Y)72 ± 6 MPa (ISO 178).
Flexural modulus (X-Y)3700 ± 400 MPa (ISO 178).
Notched Izod impact strength (X-Y)5 ± 2 kJ/m² (ISO 180).
Unnotched Izod impact strength (Z-X)4.5 ± 2 kJ/m² (ISO 180).
Shore hardness83 D (ISO 868).
Heat deflection temperature (0.45 MPa)55 ± 5 °C (ISO 75).
Glass transition temperature58.8 °C (ISO 11357-2).
Melting temperature162.6 °C (ISO 11357-3).
Decomposition temperature (5 % weight loss): ≥ 374 °C (ISO 11358).
Vicat softening temperature54 °C (ISO 306).
Moulding shrinkage0.1-0.3 % (ISO 294).
Coefficient of thermal expansion101 × 10⁻⁶ m/(m·°C) (ISO 11359-2).
Melt mass-flow rate5.5 ± 1.5 g/10 min at 190 °C / 2.16 kg (ISO 1133).
Volume resistivity2.90 × 10¹⁵ ohm·cm (IEC 60093).
Permittivity1.51 at 1 kHz (IEC 60250).
FlammabilityUL 94 Class HB at 1.5 mm.
Chemical resistanceweak acids (pH 3-6) good, strong acids (pH < 3) bad, weak bases (pH 8-10) good, strong bases (pH > 10) bad, deionized water good, alcohol normal, ketone bad, petroleum fuels good, ester good.
Nozzle temperature205-215 °C at 50-100 mm/s; 215-245 °C at 100-230 mm/s (manufacturer TDS); overall range 205-245 °C.
Bed temperature50-60 °C.
Print speed50-230 mm/s.
Cooling fanon.
Build surfacetextured PEI, no processing required.
Retraction distance0.8-1.2 mm; retraction speed: 30-40 mm/s.
Raft distance0.2-0.4 mm.
Supported support materialPVA.
Drying temperature50 °C.
Spoolreusable spool system; hub hole diameter 2.20 in. Empty-spool/refill availability is mentioned.
Packagingvacuum-sealed with desiccant.
MaterialPLA with matte additives; SDS and RoHS/REACH documents are linked from the manufacturer page. Exact polymer and additive composition is not disclosed.
Full research notes and sources

The TDS splits nozzle temperature by speed: 205-215 °C at 50-100 mm/s and 215-245 °C at 100-230 mm/s. Print speed range is 50-230 mm/s. The matte finish can diminish at nozzle temperatures near 235 °C. Cooling fan on; build surface textured PEI with no processing required; drying at 50 °C.

Spool fit and AMS Lite

The hub hole diameter of 2.20 in does not fit Bambu Lab AMS Lite without a printed adapter. The manufacturer’s “compatible with 99 % of FDM printers” claim is a marketing statement; actual fit depends on spool hub and feeder geometry. Empty-spool and refill availability is mentioned. Filament length per kilogram is not stated in the sources read.

Color consistency and winding

Color shades can vary between manufacturing batches, which can ruin multi-part prints. Winding quality is inconsistent in some batches and multi-packs, with tangles reported around the 50 % usage point, while other test spools were neatly wound. Quality control appears batch-dependent.

Storage and handling

Keep spools sealed with desiccant; moisture can cause stringing and rough extrusion. Dry at 50 °C per the TDS; no specific drying duration is stated. Ventilate the print area, since fumes may be released when processing above melting temperature. The product may yellow under ultraviolet light; store away from direct sunlight.

Value

Manufacturer store (store.sunlu.com) runs bulk matte PLA sales; per-kilogram prices in multi-kilogram bundles were observed in the roughly $10.49-$13.99 range depending on color and variant (via 3D Filament Profiles, 2026-10-25). At manufacturer-store bulk pricing in the roughly $10-14 per kilogram range, strong value for visible and aesthetic parts given the finish and tolerance. At higher single-spool retail, still competitive with Bambu Lab matte PLA per owner comparisons, but batch color consistency and winding quality control are the tradeoffs. Below about $12/kg: strong value; $12-16/kg: fair value; above about $16/kg: compare alternatives such as ELEGOO matte PLA, Overture matte PLA or Bambu Lab matte PLA.

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