IIID Max - 10kg Color Change PLA+ Filament

$89.90

$89.90 $119.90

IIID Max - 10kg Color Change PLA+ Filament

Name: IIID Max - 10kg Color Change PLA+ Filament
Brand: IIID MAX
SKU: color-change-promo
Price: 89.90 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$89.90

$89.90 $119.90

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Temperature Color Change PLA+ Filament — 10kg Bulk Pack at $8.99/kg | Shifts Color at ~31°C (Body Temperature)

This 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.

How Does Temperature Color Change Filament Actually Work?

Think 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.

The activation threshold is approximately 31°C (88°F) — just above room temperature and right at skin contact temperature. That means:

At room temperature → the filament shows Color A (cold color)
At body temperature or above → it shifts to Color B (warm color)
It's fully reversible — cools back down, shifts back to Color A. Every time.

The 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.

Pack Contents & Value Breakdown

Spec	Detail
Material	PLA+ with thermochromic color-change pigment
Filament diameter	1.75mm ±0.02mm
Pack size	10 × 1kg spools (10kg total / 22 lbs)
Price per kg	$8.99 (vs individual — 25% savings)
Color change activation	~31°C / 88°F (body temperature)
Packaging	Vacuum-sealed with desiccant per spool
Shipping	Free across the USA

Print Settings for Color Change PLA+

Good news: this prints exactly like standard PLA+. No special hardware, no enclosure required. If you can print PLA, you can print this.

Setting	Recommended Range	Notes
Nozzle temperature	200–230°C	Start at 215°C. Adjust ±5°C based on your printer.
Bed temperature	60–80°C	PEI sheet or glass both work well.
Enclosure	Not required	Standard open-frame printers print this without issue.
Part cooling fan	100% after first layer	PLA+ benefits from full cooling. Helps lock in layer detail.
Print speed	40–60mm/s	Standard PLA speeds work fine.
Retraction — Direct Drive	1–3mm	Minimal retraction needed — PLA+ strings less than PETG.
Retraction — Bowden	4–6mm	Standard Bowden retraction range.
Drying (if needed)	50–55°C for 4–6 hours	⚠️ Keep drying temp below 60°C. Excessive heat can degrade or permanently shift the thermochromic pigment.

What Will the Color Effect Look Like on the Final Print?

The effect is most dramatic on thin-walled prints and smooth surfaces — 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:

Low infill for display items (15–20%) — lighter mass means faster, more responsive color changes when handled.
Smooth top and bottom layers — ironing in your slicer gives a clean surface that shows the color shift without layer texture interference.
Light wall colors shift more dramatically — a gray-to-white or purple-to-pink pair shows a bigger visual contrast than darker color pairs.

Best Applications for This Filament

Application	Why It Works
Kids' toys and fidget items	Color reacts instantly to hand warmth — endlessly engaging for children
Mugs, coasters, and cup holders	⚠️ Decorative only — not food safe. The color shift from a warm drink placed on a coaster is visually striking for display or gifting.
Promotional and marketing items	Color-reactive branded giveaways create a memorable tactile experience that standard prints can't replicate.
Interactive art and displays	Wall-mounted or shelf pieces that visually respond to ambient temperature changes
Product prototypes with reactive UX	Demonstrates temperature-sensing features in a product concept without requiring electronics
Educational models	Visual thermodynamics demonstrations — heat transfer, conduction paths, and thermal gradients made visible

Important: What This Filament Is NOT For

⚠️ Not for structural or load-bearing parts — 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).
⚠️ Not food safe — no color change filament should contact food or beverages. The thermochromic pigment is not rated for food contact.
⚠️ The pigment has a lifespan — 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.

Who Is This 10kg Pack For?

Makers producing novelty items at volume — 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.
Print farms and small businesses adding a reactive color option to their product catalog without committing to high per-spool pricing.
Teachers and educators who want a visually compelling material for STEM demonstrations — heat transfer, thermal conduction, and material science made hands-on and memorable.
Event production and promotional printing — branded items that react to touch create a moment of surprise that sticks with recipients.
Hobbyists who print a lot of color change pieces and want to stop paying individual spool pricing — 10kg covers a full product run without restocking anxiety.

See individual spools in our PLA Filament collection.