{"product_id":"ambrosia-tpu-95-filament-of-the-gods-1kg-cardboard-spools-premium-3d-printing-filament-tpu95","title":"Ambrosia TPU 95A - Eco Cardboard Spool","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFilament of the Gods — 1kg Premium Flexible Filament, ±0.03mm Tolerance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbrosia's TPU 95 isn't just flexible filament — it's a premium formulation built to a tighter tolerance than the industry standard, additive-free, and wound on an eco-friendly cardboard spool that ships vacuum-sealed with desiccant. If you've had inconsistent results with generic TPU, the difference starts with the tolerance: ±0.03mm vs the ±0.05mm standard that most brands ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent diameter means consistent extrusion pressure. Consistent extrusion pressure means no unexpected under-extrusion mid-print. That's why Ambrosia calls it the Filament of the Gods — and why the community keeps coming back to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Before You Print — Critical Setup Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPU 95A requires a direct drive extruder for reliable results at any meaningful speed. On a Bowden setup (stock Ender 3, CR-10, standard Anycubic), TPU is printable but slow — 15–25mm\/s maximum. On a direct drive machine, this filament performs as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab users:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPU 95A is NOT compatible with the standard AMS or AMS Lite. It must be fed via the external spool holder directly into the extruder. Bambu's direct drive toolhead handles TPU 95A excellently — the AMS hub is the limitation, not the printer. Use the external spool mount and bypass the AMS entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eCardboard spool dryer limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The adhesive holding this cardboard spool together is rated to 70°C (158°F). If you use a filament dryer that exceeds this temperature, print a spool clip before drying to keep the spool from delaminating. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/model\/456614-cardboard-spool-ring-and-clamp\/files\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFree spool clip files on Printables.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes TPU 95A the Right Hardness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTPU hardness is measured on the Shore A scale. Think of a shopping cart wheel — firm enough to support load and roll smoothly, but it gives slightly when you compress it and springs back immediately. That's 95A. It's the most printable and most versatile TPU hardness: stiff enough to feed through most extruders without buckling, yet flexible enough for everything from phone cases to gaskets to vibration dampeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShore Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLike a shoe insole — very soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWearables, ultra-soft grips — needs very slow speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike a shopping cart wheel — firm but flexible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhone cases, gaskets, bumpers, vibration mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98A+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLike a hard eraser — barely flexes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-rigid structural parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat \"Additive-Free\" Actually Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany TPU filaments include processing aids, lubricants, or filler compounds to make manufacturing easier. These additives can affect layer adhesion, surface finish, and long-term mechanical properties. Ambrosia's TPU 95 is formulated without these — what you're printing is pure TPU with nothing that doesn't need to be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is what Ambrosia calls \"prints like butter\" — consistent melt behavior throughout the spool, from the first meter to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEco Cardboard Spool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spool itself is 100% cardboard — no plastic waste after the filament is used. Ships in a cardboard box, vacuum-sealed with a desiccant bag. A cleaner choice for operations that go through significant filament volume and want to reduce plastic disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 1183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.22–1.25 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelt Flow Rate (250°C \/ 2.16kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 1133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 g\/10min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture Absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27–28 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800–1000%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–9 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNB (No Break)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDT @ 0.455 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm ±0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800–1000% elongation at break\u003c\/strong\u003e is worth calling out specifically — most TPU 95A filaments achieve 400–600%. Ambrosia's formulation stretches more than twice as far before failing, which translates directly to better impact performance and longer part life in repeated-stress applications like phone cases and gaskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Print Settings (Ambrosia Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccepted Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmbrosia Recommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190–220°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–65°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eTextured PEI or surface with separation layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart cooling fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–70%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by printer cooling capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChamber temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–80°C ambient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C target\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Settings for Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDirect Drive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowden\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed — walls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart slow. Extruder clicking = too fast. Back off 10mm\/s and raise nozzle temp 5°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ The #1 TPU mistake: too much retraction. TPU stretches instead of retracting when pulled too far. Start at 1mm direct drive, never exceed 2mm without testing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 20mm\/s causes oozing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombing mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eEnable — All or Not in Skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeps travel inside the print — dramatically reduces stringing without touching retraction settings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZ-hop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDisable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ-hop causes pressure changes that worsen blobbing in TPU.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e50–55°C for 4–6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Do not exceed 70°C with the cardboard spool. TPU absorbs moisture fast — sudden stringing on a dialed-in profile almost always means wet filament.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Tips for TPU Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall count controls stiffness\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 walls = soft and highly flexible. 4 walls = noticeably firmer. Tune wall count per product to hit your target feel without changing filament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGyroid or honeycomb infill at 15–25%\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum flexibility. Avoid grid infill — it creates directional stiffness that ruins parts that need to flex uniformly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid supports wherever possible\u003c\/strong\u003e — removing TPU supports tears surface layers. Orient parts to eliminate overhangs before adding supports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800–1000% elongation means you can design thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e — with this level of stretch before failure, you can use thinner walls for lighter, more flexible parts without sacrificing durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakers who've been burned by inconsistent TPU\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ±0.03mm tolerance is the spec that matters when you're chasing consistent extrusion across a full spool. Generic TPU at ±0.05mm has measurably more diameter variation, which shows up as pressure fluctuations at the nozzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhone case, gasket, and bumper producers\u003c\/strong\u003e who need the elongation performance to back up their product quality claims. 800–1000% elongation at break means your parts handle abuse that lower-spec TPU fails at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBambu Lab direct drive users\u003c\/strong\u003e (X1, P1, A1 series) who want premium TPU on their machine — bypass the AMS with the external spool holder and Bambu's direct drive toolhead handles this filament exceptionally well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-conscious operations\u003c\/strong\u003e that want to reduce plastic spool waste without sacrificing filament quality. Cardboard spool, cardboard box, vacuum-sealed freshness — the full package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and engineering applications\u003c\/strong\u003e where ISO-certified mechanical data matters — tensile strength, flexural modulus, HDT at 95°C are documented and verifiable, not estimated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e This filament may emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) when heated. Print in a well-ventilated area or with an enclosure vented outside. Use appropriate respiratory protection for prolonged printing sessions. Technical and Safety Data Sheets available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more TPU options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tpu-flexible-filament\"\u003eTPU Flexible Filament collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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