Filament FLEX

Properties that make it a versatile material

Unlike classic rigid filaments, FLEX makes it possible to create prints that deform under pressure but always return to their original shape.

This makes it popular both in technical applications and in the creation of functional prototypes and design elements. With the printer properly configured, it is possible to achieve uniform printing without gaps or deformations, while the resulting parts have a smooth and flexible surface.

Main advantages of FLEX filaments:

• High elasticity and tear resistance

• Impact resistance and ability to absorb vibrations

• Good layer adhesion and dimensional stability

• Can be bent, stretched, and compressed without damage

• Resistance to chemicals, grease, and wear

• Suitable for mechanically stressed and damping components

How to print with FLEX filament

Printing with flexible filaments requires a slightly different approach than with classic materials such as PLA filament or ABS filament. A direct drive extruder (Direct Drive) is recommended, as it provides better control over the feeding of flexible filament. The nozzle temperature usually ranges between 210–240 °C, and the print bed can be heated to 50–60 °C.
For best results, a lower print speed (20–40 mm/s) is recommended so that the filament has time to be deposited properly. After printing, the parts can be further processed – for example, trimmed or thermally shaped without losing their flexibility.

Wide range of applications

FLEX filaments are used wherever a combination of flexibility, durability, and reliability is needed.

Typical applications include:

• Seals, protective covers and sleeves

• Shock and vibration dampers

• Bumpers, pads, tapes, hoses, and sealing rings

• Handles, anti-slip parts, or sports equipment

• Decorative and functional design components

Hardness and color variants

In our offer you will find FLEX filaments with different hardness levels (usually обозначенные in Shore units – e.g. Shore 85A to 98A). Softer types are very flexible, while harder ones provide greater stability and strength. FLEX is available in various colors, from classic black and white to transparent and bold shades, allowing you to tailor the appearance of prints as needed.

When you need flexibility and durability

Thanks to its properties, FLEX filament is an ideal solution for applications where elasticity, impact resistance, and shape memory are important.

Prints made from this material retain their properties over the long term, even under repeated stress.

The FLEX Filament Category offers a wide selection of flexible and durable filaments for professional and home 3D printing. A perfect choice for anyone who wants to experiment with functional materials, print flexible components, and harness the full potential of 3D printing in practice.