ELEGOO Matte PLA 3D Printer Filament Navy Blue 1KG 1.75mm

I picked up this ELEGOO Matte PLA in Teal Green to print a series of custom desktop storage trays, decorative planters, and low-stress enclosure panels. Standard glossy PLA can frequently look cheap and draws immediate attention to tiny surface imperfections or visible layer lines. This specialized matte formula completely removes the plastic glare, leaving a premium, stone-smooth texture that looks incredibly high-end. It operates as a truly great filament that handles daily workshop printing beautifully. Why this matte filament is an exceptional upgrade: Flawless Light-Diffusing Matte Texture: The absolute standout feature of this PLA is the quality of the finish. The non-reflective surface scatters light perfectly across flat walls and curved geometry alike, doing a phenomenal job of completely masking visible layer lines and infill paths to give parts a clean, injection-molded look. Beautiful, Highly Saturated Teal Pigment: The color selection is gorgeous. It features a rich, deep teal green tone that remains completely uniform throughout the entire 1kg spool, completely avoiding the chalky or washed-out appearance common in lower-grade budget matte blends. Impeccable ±0.02mm Dimensional Accuracy: I measured the line diameter at multiple random points across the roll using digital calipers, and it stayed highly consistent. This precise uniformity completely prevents under-extrusion gaps or sudden over-extrusion z-banding on flat surfaces. Neat Eco-Friendly Cardboard Spool: The filament comes tightly layered onto a rigid cardboard spool. The spool rims are completely round and smooth, rolling cleanly in standard external holders and automated feed paths without creating loose friction snags or dust. Makerspace Setup & Printing Calibration Tips: Watch Your First-Layer Squish: Matte PLA blends can sometimes be slightly more brittle than standard raw PLA due to the organic matte filler additives. To ensure a bulletproof foundation on wide-footprint prints, make sure your bed leveling is dialed in for a clean, flat first-layer squish to prevent corner lifting. Keep Part Cooling Aggressive: Because matte-filler plastics tend to hold onto heat for a split second longer than standard raw filaments, lock your part cooling fans to 100% in your slicer settings to ensure sharp overhangs and crisp structural bridging look pristine. My Settings: Achieved flawless results running a 205°C nozzle temperature, a 55°C bed temperature on a textured PEI sheet, and a standard generic PLA slicer profile with zero extensive tuning needed. The final takeaway: ELEGOO has delivered a top-tier aesthetic material that provides an incredibly professional, premium finish for a very affordable price point. It flows reliably, handles complex structural geometries cleanly, and provides a unique matte color profile that looks exceptional on a storage rack or display shelf. It is an absolute home run for any maker looking to elevate the overall visual quality of their cosmetic models.

I love this color! We have quite a few things around our house that match this shade of beige, so some of the items I’ve 3D printed blend in SO well with our decor. The filament prints great, the roll doesn’t tangle, and it works really well in my AMS. The cardboard spool also arrived in good condition with no bending or damage and rolls smoothly. I’ve used ELEGOO filament for several projects now and have had really good luck with the brand. Great color, reliable prints, and good quality overall. I’ll definitely keep purchasing it!

Edit: 4/16/25 - I have to hand it to Elegoo support, they reached out to me on their own (I didn't message them) and offered to send me a replacement spool at no cost to me. I agreed and the new Matte black spool came. Same printer, same settings, and even the same print file in my Octoprint - and let me tell you it was way different this time - it worked. The matte black is lovely and does a great job at hiding the layer lines and making it look very high end/polished. Thank you Elegoo for giving me a chance to try your products again! First time purchasing Elegoo plastic filament. I have had lots of success with their resins for SLA printing, so they were a trustworthy brand. I needed some matte black PLA for some prints where I was trying to minimize the print line visibility without the need for sanding. I have no idea if I had a defective roll, but no matter what I did, I could not get the black matte PLA to melt. I started at the lower end of the temp on the roll (190) and was not able to get anything to come out. I upped it in 5-degree increments until I was at the high end of the temp showed on the roll. I went 10 degrees past that and stopped because I did not want to damage my hot-end. I automatically assumed I had some kind of hardware issue. Maybe my hot end was clogged or the thermistor in my Ender 5 Pro died. I could tell the stepper motor was advancing the filament because I could see the gears turning, but it was just grinding away the plastic, as it couldn't advance the filament because it would not melt. I swapped the hot ends (.4), swapped out the bowden tubing going into the hot end, and checked all sorts of things. After spending hours, I could not get this filament to MELT. Eventually, I swapped it out with another PLA and it had no issues. Swapped it back to the Elegoo matte PLA and couldn't print because it would not melt. This was my first time printing matte PLA, so I thought maybe this stuff is just extremely exotic and hard to print? I have no trouble printing ABS, but maybe this stuff is more hardcore? So, I did some searching and that was not the case. It should just print like any other PLA. I had ordered two rolls - so I opened the other roll, hoping maybe the first roll had some defect and the second roll would not print either. I ended up throwing both away. I purchased a matte black SUNLU roll, half expecting it to also not melt but it had no problems. This has made me nervous to buy Elegoo filament, possibly due to quality control issues. I was looking to buy transparent filament and they have the best price, but I can't bring myself to buy it. I already threw away $30 worth of filament. I don't want to throw away another $17. I have no problems recommending their resins, but I would be worried about buying filament again.

I’ve been using ELEGOO’s Matte PLA for a while now and this White & Gray 2-pack did not disappoint. Both spools arrived vacuum sealed with desiccant. Even though I print directly from a filament dryer, these printed cleanly right out of the bag without needing an initial dry cycle. No stringing, pops, or moisture issues. My standard print profile and temps worked flawlessly for both colors without needing any extra tuning. The matte finish hides layer lines and gives a clean look to my prints.

This is the main filament I use, and I’ve been really happy with it. It prints well and consistently gives me good results. I especially like the matte finish and the quality for the price. The 4-pack deals are a great value compared with buying individual rolls. I also haven’t had issues with the filament drying out during storage. I typically use each roll within 3–6 months, and I’ve been able to store it without worrying much about it. Overall, this has become my go-to filament. It’s good quality, prints reliably, and the bulk pricing makes it a great value when you’re using a lot of filament.

I made some fidgets for me it came out super beautiful super techy and lowkey the matte finish makes the toy look edible and the adhesion is great! I really love the color and extrusion is smooth and fast.

I've been extremely impressed with ELEGOO Matte PLA. It prints beautifully and produces a smooth matte finish that does an excellent job of hiding layer lines, giving prints a clean, professional appearance right off the printer. The filament arrived perfectly dry, well-packaged in a vacuum-sealed bag with desiccant, and the spool was wound evenly from edge to edge with no tangles or feeding issues during printing. One of the things I appreciated most was how easy it was to switch from my usual Sunlu PLA 2.0+ settings. I used the exact same profile on my printer and achieved excellent results without having to spend time recalibrating temperatures, flow rates, or other settings. Everything worked perfectly from the first print. Considering the print quality, consistency, and packaging, the price is extremely competitive and offers outstanding value for the money. Overall, this is an excellent matte PLA that delivers great-looking prints with minimal effort. I'll definitely be purchasing more colors in the future and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality matte filament.

Used a lot of this filament and no issues. It prints very clean. smooth, consistent, hides layer lines extremely well and looks great. My only complaint that makes this filament not perfect is the spools. I have had no true issues running them in any AMS but they are indeed rougher on the bearings and entire system due to the fact you have no clue what shape your spools are gong to come in. Many times there are indentions or other imperfections that make it roll quite off kilter. I really wish they would switch to plastic spools, even the low material "spoke" deign would do. Sure you can print "rims" for every spool, but It's not my job to go FIXING their crooked, warped, squished, spools. For now they get 4 stars, I wish I could go 4.5... But the junk quality cardboard spools force a 4 star over a 5.

A mi me encanta este filamento, me funciona perfecto con mi Creality K1C.

Fiquei totalmente decepcionado, os 4 rolos de filamento vieram com menos de 10% de produto e no anuncio nao descrevia isso.

Per adesso ho stampato il bianco opaco (MATTE) subito dopo il bianco normale della ANYCUBIC su stampante ANYCUBIC Kobra 3V2. La differenza si vede eccome. Questo bianco opaco è stupendo e l'oggetto è molto bello. Toglie quell'effetto traslucido della classica stampa a filamento. Comprerò solo questo tipo di filamento!

Como siempre, nunca decepcionan. Siempre compro de esa marca por lo mismo, es muy buen material, no se enreda al imprimir,y sale bien limpia la pieza, o sea, sin errores.

Matte and grainy