Silk PLA (Gloss Finish)
PLA blended with elastomeric polymers for a metallic, high-sheen satin luster. Ideal for decorative display models.
Silk PLA (Gloss Finish) Calculators
Silk PLA (Gloss Finish) (1.24 g/cm³)
Slicer Tuning & Cooling Profile
- Part Cooling Fan
- 100%
- Enclosure Requirement
- Not Required
- Polymer Specific Gravity
- 1.24 g/cm³
Silk PLA • Frequently Asked Questions
A standard 1 kg spool of 1.75 mm Silk PLA filament yields approximately 335.3 meters (1100 feet) of printable material based on its polymer density of 1.24 g/cm³.
Optimal extrusion temperature for Silk PLA is 210 - 230 °C with a heated bed temperature of 50 - 65 °C.
Silk PLA enclosure status: Not Required. Polymers like ABS, ASA, and Nylon emit ultrafine particles (UFPs) and VOCs and warp easily from ambient air drafts, whereas PLA and PETG print safely in open-frame printers.
Dry Silk PLA in a dedicated filament dryer or convection oven at 45 °C for 4 - 6 hours. Store with desiccant in vacuum-sealed bags to avoid steam popping, stringing, and brittle filament.
Clean the build plate thoroughly with warm water and grease-cutting dish soap (or 99% IPA). Set the part cooling fan to 100%, ensure first-layer squish is dialed in, and use a 5mm-8mm brim for tall or sharp-cornered models.