ColorFabb XT is a solid choice for makers who need a tough, reliable filament that bridges the gap between PLA's ease of use and ABS's strength, without the warping headaches. It's particularly well-suited for functional parts, mechanical components, and prints that need to survive real-world stress. While it demands slightly more tuning than PLA, the payoff in durability and print quality makes it worth the extra effort for intermediate to advanced users.
ColorFabb XT is a solid choice for makers who need a tough, reliable filament that bridges the gap between PLA's ease of use and ABS's strength, without the warping headaches.
ColorFabb XT is a co-polyester filament, built on Eastman's Amphora AM3300 resin, engineered specifically for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals who need parts that go beyond the brittleness of standard PLA without wrestling with the warping and fumes typical of ABS. This filament strikes a rare balance between ease of printing and mechanical performance, offering a level of toughness, layer adhesion, and impact resistance that makes it a favorite for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and end-use components. It prints with minimal warping and almost no unpleasant odor, making it suitable for both hobbyist desktop printers and more demanding workshop environments. ColorFabb XT is known for its excellent clarity in its natural form and vibrant color options, giving printed parts a glossy, almost glass-like finish that stands out compared to the matte look of many other filaments. Beyond aesthetics, XT filament exhibits impressive elongation before breaking, meaning printed objects can flex and absorb stress without snapping, which is a huge advantage for parts like brackets, clips, hinges, and enclosures that experience mechanical load. It also boasts strong layer bonding, so prints exhibit fewer weak points along the Z-axis, resulting in more reliable, durable objects straight off the print bed. From a practical standpoint, ColorFabb XT filament typically prints at temperatures between 230-260°C, and it performs best on a heated bed set around 70-80°C, requiring only a well-calibrated setup rather than specialized equipment like an enclosed chamber. It adheres well to PEI, glass, or blue tape surfaces, and its cooling behavior allows for good bridging and overhang capabilities. With a spool weight typically offered at 750g, ColorFabb XT strikes a sweet spot for makers who want a filament that outperforms PLA in strength and heat resistance while avoiding the printing headaches often associated with ABS or nylon-based materials.
ColorFabb XT is a solid choice for makers who need a tough, reliable filament that bridges the gap between PLA's ease of use and ABS's strength, without the warping headaches. It's particularly well-suited for functional parts, mechanical components, and prints that need to survive real-world stress. While it demands slightly more tuning than PLA, the payoff in durability and print quality makes it worth the extra effort for intermediate to advanced users.
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