Discover Canadian 1.75mm, 1kg HTPLA filament — a revolutionary material that combines the ease of printing of PLA with thermal and mechanical resistance worthy of engineering materials. Designed and manufactured in Canada, it offers exceptional stability for functional parts, advanced prototypes, and tooling that must maintain their shape under heat and load.

Why choose HTPLA?

• High heat resistance — can withstand temperatures up to 85°C, and even more after an annealing treatment.
• Increased strength and rigidity — better mechanical stability than standard PLA.
• Easy printing — behaves like PLA on most FDM/FFF printers without an enclosure or specialized equipment.
• Local manufacturing — reliable quality and fast availability, directly from Canada.

Annealing process

HTPLA printed parts can be heat-treated to unleash their full potential. Annealing increases crystallinity, improving heat resistance and dimensional stability.

• Preheat the oven or a hot water bath to 80–100°C.
• Place the printed part on a flat surface (or in water for more uniform heating).
• Anneal for 20–30 minutes.
• Cool gradually to room temperature before handling.

Ideal for

• Functional prototypes requiring increased thermal resistance.
• Final parts exposed to heat, friction, or sunlight.
• Jigs, fixtures, and tooling used in workshops or industrial environments.
• Applications in education and research exploring high-performance materials.

Usage and maintenance tips

• Print with moderate retraction and slow cooling for better layer adhesion.
• If parts warp during annealing, hold them in place with sand or salt to preserve the shape.
• Store the filament in a dry place; PLA-based PLAs can absorb moisture over time.

Summary: when your project demands more than standard PLA, choose our Canadian HTPLA. It combines the printing simplicity of PLA with the robustness and thermal resistance of an engineering material, offering durable and reliable parts and tooling for real and demanding applications.