Panchroma™ Gradient Silk PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament

Panchroma™ Gradient Silk PLA brings together two striking visual characteristics: a high-gloss, silky surface finish and a gradual multi-tone gradient along the length of the spool. Engineered to overcome the flow limitations of traditional silk materials, this formulation delivers reliable extrusion at speeds up to 250 mm/s without sacrificing sheen.

Its advanced polymer blend provides improved toughness, minimal warping, and clean bridging performance. The smooth gradient transition occurs naturally across the height of the model, giving prints dynamic visual depth directly off the build plate without the need for post-processing or painting.

This material is particularly suited for cosplay props, artistic models, display pieces, decorative home goods, and dragon sculptures where a vibrant, reflective finish is desired. It prints easily on standard FDM/FFF machines without requiring a heated enclosure.

Panchroma™ Gradient Silk PLA operates using standard PLA temperature profiles, offering simple setup, reliable bed adhesion, and full compatibility with multi-material and AMS systems.

Key Benefits

• High-gloss, reflective silk surface finish
• Gradual multi-tone gradient transition along the spool
• High-speed printing capabilities up to 250 mm/s
• Effectively masks layer lines on curved geometry
• Easy to print using standard PLA settings
• Low warping with strong bed adhesion
• No enclosure required
• Compatible with AMS systems

Typical Applications

• Cosplay props and costume accents
• Display pieces and figurines
• Decorative home items and vases
• Artistic sculptures and dragon models
• Fashion accessories and jewelry
• Visual prototypes and aesthetic models

Panchroma™ Gradient Silk PLA is an ideal choice for makers and designers looking to produce eye-catching, high-shine models with dynamic gradient transitions while enjoying the familiar ease of PLA printing.

Specifications

Material: Gradient Silk PLA

Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

Net Weight: 1kg

Finish: High-Gloss / Silky / Multi-Tone Gradient

Enclosure: Not required

Nozzle: 0.4mm or larger

AMS Compatibility: Yes

Mechanical Properties

• Density: 1.24 g/cm³
• Tensile Strength XY: 31.1 MPa
• Charpy Impact XY Notched: 6.7 kJ/m²

Thermal Properties

• Vicat Softening Temperature: 64.7°C

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C
• Bed Temperature: 25–60°C
• Maximum Print Speed: Up to 250 mm/s
• Cooling Fan: ON (70–100%)
• Direct Drive Retraction: 1mm at 20mm/s
• Indirect Drive Retraction: 3mm at 40mm/s
• Drying: 55°C for 6 hours if the material has absorbed moisture
• Enclosure: Not required
• Use a 0.4mm or larger nozzle
• Lower outer wall speeds to maximize surface gloss and shine intensity
• Allow the build plate to cool completely before removing prints for easier release

Additional Information

• Uses standard PLA print settings
• Transition spacing depends on part volume; larger models feature more visible transitions
• Non-abrasive formulation safe for standard brass nozzles
• Recommended support materials include PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
• Compatible with AMS systems and multi-material units
• Allow prints to fully cool before removal to prevent base warping or bed damage

Note: Material shipment times are subject to Polymaker warehouse stock and production times.