PETGPremium
Intermediate
Dryer Recommended
Polymaker PolyLite PETG
PETG tuned for minimal stringing. The premium pick for clean PETG prints without babysitting retraction.
Nozzle Temp
220-245°C
Bed Temp
70-80°C
Max Speed
80 mm/s
Tolerance
±0.03mm
Material
PETG
Diameter
1.75mm
Density
1.27 g/cm³
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best For
Production PETG, outdoor functional …
Typical price
~$27/kg
Full Specifications
| Material | |
| Type | PETG |
| Brand | Polymaker |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.03mm |
| Temperatures | |
| Nozzle Min | 220°C |
| Nozzle Max | 245°C |
| Bed Min | 70°C |
| Bed Max | 80°C |
| Printing | |
| Max Speed | 80 mm/s |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Dryer | Recommended |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Ratings | |
| Ease of Printing | 4/5 |
| Strength | 4/5 |
| Commercial | |
| Typical price (USD/kg) | ~$27 as of Apr 2026 |
| Best For | Production PETG, outdoor functional parts |
Features
What's Good, What Isn't
Pros
- Minimal stringing out of the box
- Consistent
- Good layer adhesion
Cons
- Premium price
- Still needs drying if stored poorly
Recommended Starting Settings
Nozzle
232.5°C
Range: 220-245°C
Bed
75°C
Range: 70-80°C
Speed
80 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.
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