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Matte PLA: A Shine-Free Finish That Hides Layers

PLA with additives that remove the shine and mask the layers. Datasheet data and when to choose it.

Nozzle 190–230 °C 7 datasheets

Bed 40–60 °C 7 datasheets

Density 1.31 g/cm³ 7 datasheets

Tg 60 °C 2 datasheets

Drying 50 °C 2 datasheets

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Matte PLA properties

Data taken from 7 datasheets from manufacturers in Spain, Europe, the United States and China, reviewed on October 26, 2026. The shaded bar marks the median of the declared values and each colored tick is a different datasheet. The scales are the same across the whole library, so you can compare materials at a glance.

Nozzle temperature °C · 7 datasheets

190–230 °C range 190–245

Bed temperature °C · 7 datasheets

40–60 °C range 0–70

Density g/cm³ · 7 datasheets

1.31 g/cm³ range 1.24–1.31

Glass transition (Tg) °C · 2 datasheets

60 °C range 59–61

HDT at 0.45 MPa °C · 5 datasheets

58 °C range 55–116

Vicat softening °C · 5 datasheets

63 °C range 54–85

Tensile strength MPa · 7 datasheets

37 MPa range 21–47

Tensile modulus MPa · 4 datasheets

2,280 MPa range 1,879–2,750

Elongation at break % · 7 datasheets

15 % range 3–29

Flexural strength MPa · 4 datasheets

62 MPa range 40–80

Flexural modulus MPa · 6 datasheets

2,660 MPa range 2,200–3,700

Drying temperature °C · 2 datasheets

50 °C range 50–50

Drying time h · 1 sheet

8 h range 8–8

Spain · 0 Europe · 3 US · 0 China · 4 Band: median of the declared values

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Matte PLA temperature and print settings

Setting	Typical value	Range in datasheets
Nozzle	190–230 °C	190–245 °C
Bed	40–60 °C	0–70 °C
Print speed	45–215 mm/s	20–300 mm/s
Drying temperature	50 °C	50–50 °C
Drying time	8 h	8–8 h

Difficulty Low Prints like PLA.

Enclosed printer Not needed 1 of 1 datasheets

Hardened nozzle Not needed 1 of 1 datasheets

Drying before printing 50 °C · 8 h Manufacturer values for spools that have absorbed moisture.

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Matte PLA vs PLA, Silk PLA, and Wood PLA: comparison

Setting	Matte PLA	PLA	Silk PLA	Wood PLA
Nozzle temperature °C	190–230	192–230	210–230	190–220
Bed temperature °C	40–60	40–60	50–60	50–60
Density g/cm³	1.31	1.23	1.22	1.19
Glass transition (Tg) °C	60	61	59	57
HDT at 0.45 MPa °C	58	56	55	55
Tensile strength MPa	37	50	50	32
Tensile modulus MPa	2,280	2,865	2,600	2,689
Elongation at break %	15	8	10	6
Drying temperature °C	50	50	50	52

Medians from each material's datasheets. Click a material to see its full range.

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Meters of Matte PLA per spool

Calculated with the median density from the datasheets (1.31 g/cm³). Real spools can vary by a few meters because of diameter tolerance.

What is matte PLA

It is a PLA with additives that diffuse light and remove the shine. The surface ends up looking more like an injection-molded part or ceramic, and layer lines are much less noticeable. The 7 datasheets analyzed print it with the nozzle at 190–230 °C and the bed at 40–60 °C, and declare a median density of 1.31 g/cm³.

Matte PLA compared with PLA

Hides the layers and small surface defects.
Flatter colors, without reflections.
Somewhat more brittle in some formulations: compare the tensile strength (37 MPa median) with that of PLA in the bars.

How to print matte PLA

Like regular PLA. If you notice a dirtier nozzle or some wear with continued use, check the datasheet for your spool: some fillers that give the matte finish are slightly abrasive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about matte PLA

Can matte PLA be painted?

Yes, and very well: the shine-free surface grips primer better than that of glossy PLA.

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