{"product_id":"iiid-max-10kg-color-change-pla-filament","title":"IIID Max - 10kg Color Change PLA+ Filament","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTemperature Color Change PLA+ Filament — 10kg Bulk Pack at $8.99\/kg | Shifts Color at ~31°C (Body Temperature)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PLA+ filament does something standard filament can't: it changes color when it gets warm. Prints start as one color when cold and shift to a completely different color the moment they hit around 31°C — roughly body temperature. Pick it up with your hand and watch it change. Set it down and watch it shift back. At 10kg for $89.90 ($8.99\/kg — 25% off individual pricing), this is the most affordable way to stock this specialty material for production runs, display items, or interactive products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does Temperature Color Change Filament Actually Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of a mood ring from the 90s — the stone changes color when it warms up from your body heat. This filament works the same way. It contains a thermochromic pigment: a special dye that reacts to heat by changing its molecular structure, which changes which wavelengths of light it absorbs — and therefore which color you see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activation threshold is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e31°C (88°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e — just above room temperature and right at skin contact temperature. That means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt room temperature → the filament shows \u003cstrong\u003eColor A\u003c\/strong\u003e (cold color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt body temperature or above → it shifts to \u003cstrong\u003eColor B\u003c\/strong\u003e (warm color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's fully reversible — cools back down, shifts back to Color A. Every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect works on the finished print, not just the spool. Every item you print with this filament will react to touch, sunlight, or any heat source the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Contents \u0026amp; Value Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLA+ with thermochromic color-change pigment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm ±0.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 × 1kg spools (10kg total \/ 22 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$8.99 (vs individual — 25% savings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor change activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~31°C \/ 88°F (body temperature)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum-sealed with desiccant per spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree across the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings for Color Change PLA+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news: this prints exactly like standard PLA+. No special hardware, no enclosure required. If you can print PLA, you can print this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9886%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003eRecommended Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e200–230°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eStart at 215°C. Adjust ±5°C based on your printer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e60–80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003ePEI sheet or glass both work well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eStandard open-frame printers print this without issue.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart cooling fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e100% after first layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003ePLA+ benefits from full cooling. Helps lock in layer detail.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e40–60mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eStandard PLA speeds work fine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction — Direct Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e1–3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eMinimal retraction needed — PLA+ strings less than PETG.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetraction — Bowden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e4–6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003eStandard Bowden retraction range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1535%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying (if needed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.583%;\"\u003e50–55°C for 4–6 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.6982%;\"\u003e⚠️ Keep drying temp below 60°C. Excessive heat can degrade or permanently shift the thermochromic pigment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Will the Color Effect Look Like on the Final Print?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is most dramatic on \u003cstrong\u003ethin-walled prints and smooth surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — the color transition travels through the material evenly and visibly. Thick, solid infill prints still shift color on the surface, but the effect is faster and more uniform on lighter prints. A few tips to maximize the wow factor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow infill for display items\u003c\/strong\u003e (15–20%) — lighter mass means faster, more responsive color changes when handled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth top and bottom layers\u003c\/strong\u003e — ironing in your slicer gives a clean surface that shows the color shift without layer texture interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight wall colors shift more dramatically\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gray-to-white or purple-to-pink pair shows a bigger visual contrast than darker color pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Applications for This Filament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKids' toys and fidget items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor reacts instantly to hand warmth — endlessly engaging for children\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMugs, coasters, and cup holders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Decorative only — not food safe. The color shift from a warm drink placed on a coaster is visually striking for display or gifting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePromotional and marketing items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor-reactive branded giveaways create a memorable tactile experience that standard prints can't replicate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInteractive art and displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall-mounted or shelf pieces that visually respond to ambient temperature changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct prototypes with reactive UX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemonstrates temperature-sensing features in a product concept without requiring electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEducational models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual thermodynamics demonstrations — heat transfer, conduction paths, and thermal gradients made visible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: What This Filament Is NOT For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNot for structural or load-bearing parts\u003c\/strong\u003e — PLA+ is not heat-resistant. The base material softens above ~60°C regardless of the color pigment. Don't use this for anything that will live in a hot environment (car interiors, near electronics, outdoors in direct summer sun).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNot food safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — no color change filament should contact food or beverages. The thermochromic pigment is not rated for food contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe pigment has a lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e — thermochromic dyes are not permanent. With heavy use and UV exposure, the intensity of the color shift will fade over time. Not recommended for products that need to maintain the effect for years under harsh conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This 10kg Pack For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakers producing novelty items at volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — phone stands, desk toys, keychains, and display pieces that sell on the visual effect. At $8.99\/kg you have real margin to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint farms and small businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e adding a reactive color option to their product catalog without committing to high per-spool pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers and educators\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a visually compelling material for STEM demonstrations — heat transfer, thermal conduction, and material science made hands-on and memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvent production and promotional printing\u003c\/strong\u003e — branded items that react to touch create a moment of surprise that sticks with recipients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobbyists who print a lot of color change pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e and want to stop paying individual spool pricing — 10kg covers a full product run without restocking anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee individual spools in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pla-filament\"\u003ePLA Filament collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IIID MAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52537388695846,"sku":"color-change-promo","price":89.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/PLA_Transition_Rolls_PACK_10.webp?v=1772755633","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/iiid-max-10kg-color-change-pla-filament","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}