PETGMainstream
Intermediate
Dryer Recommended
Hatchbox PETG
Amazon-default PETG. Not the cleanest, but consistent enough to learn PETG on without spending premium money.
Nozzle Temp
230-250°C
Bed Temp
70-85°C
Max Speed
60 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.03mm
Material
PETG
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.27 g/cm³
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best For
Everyday PETG at a fair price
Typical price
~$24/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | PETG |
| Brand | Hatchbox |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 230°C |
| Nozzle Max | 250°C |
| Bed Min | 70°C |
| Bed Max | 85°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 60 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Recommended |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 3/5 |
| Strength | 4/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$24 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Everyday PETG at a fair price |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Widely available
- Decent tolerance
- Huge color range
Cons
- More stringing than premium brands
- Moisture-sensitive
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
240°C
Range: 230-250°C
Bed
77.5°C
Range: 70-85°C
Speed
60 mm/s
Max tested
Fan
30-50%
Starting point
These are starting points. Dial in retraction, pressure advance, and flow rate for your specific printer. A temp tower is your friend.
Printers That Run Hatchbox PETG Well
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