{"product_id":"pro-petg-olive-green-1-75mm","title":"Pro PETG, Olive Green, 1.75mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PETG Filament — Natural (Near-Transparent), 1.75mm, 100% Virgin PETG Resin, High Light Transmission, Near-Zero Warping, Made in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e3D-Fuel Pro PETG in Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e is the clearest, most\n  optically transparent filament in the 3D-Fuel lineup. Manufactured\n  from \u003cstrong\u003e100% virgin PETG resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Natural Pro PETG produces\n  prints with near-transparent optical properties and excellent light\n  transmission — significantly clearer than Natural PLA, and far more\n  practical to print than polycarbonate. It combines the\n  \u003cstrong\u003eease of printing of PLA\u003c\/strong\u003e with the\n  \u003cstrong\u003etemperature resistance, impact strength, and near-zero warping\n  of ABS\u003c\/strong\u003e, without ABS's fumes, enclosure requirements, or\n  adhesion headaches. If you've been looking for a transparent or\n  near-clear 3D printing filament that actually prints reliably on a\n  standard open-frame printer, Pro PETG Natural is the answer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrint temp is 245–265°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher than PLA and\n  standard PETG. 3D-Fuel Pro PETG runs hotter than most PETG formulations.\n  Verify your hotend is rated for this range before your first print.\n  All-metal hotends recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBed temp 70–90°C required\u003c\/strong\u003e for proper first-layer\n  adhesion. PEI surfaces are strongly recommended — PETG bonds\n  aggressively to some surfaces and can pull chunks off glass beds\n  without a release layer or reduced bed temp.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003e\"Near-transparent\" not \"water-clear\".\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer height,\n  print speed, and wall count all affect light transmission. Thinner\n  walls, higher temps, and slower speeds maximize clarity.\n  True optical clarity requires post-processing (sanding + polishing).\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNear-zero warping.\u003c\/strong\u003e PETG does not require an\n  enclosure. Prints reliably on open-frame printers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNear-Transparent Optical Properties — The Clearest Standard Filament You Can Print\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  PETG in its natural, uncolored state transmits light better than any\n  other commodity printing filament. Where Natural PLA produces a\n  translucent, hazy result with a warm yellowish tint, Natural Pro PETG\n  approaches near-transparency — light passes through the walls rather\n  than just diffusing through them. This makes it the correct material\n  for applications where visibility through the part matters: fluid\n  level indicators, light pipes, LED light covers, display cases,\n  specimen holders, optical diffusers, and any print where you need\n  to see through the material rather than just sense light through it.\n  Print settings directly affect the result — thinner walls, slower\n  speeds, and higher temperatures improve clarity by reducing\n  inter-layer voids that scatter light.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePLA Printability + ABS Performance — The Best of Both\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  PETG occupies the space between PLA and ABS on every practical axis.\n  It prints without an enclosure, produces little to no detectable odor,\n  and doesn't require the bed surface babysitting that ABS demands.\n  At the same time, it delivers \u003cstrong\u003ehigher temperature resistance\n  than PLA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eimpact strength that exceeds standard PLA+\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  and \u003cstrong\u003enear-zero warping\u003c\/strong\u003e even on large flat prints where\n  PLA might lift at the corners. Layer bonding is extremely strong —\n  PETG inter-layer adhesion is significantly better than PLA, which\n  matters for functional parts that see stress perpendicular to the\n  layer direction. For parts that live in a car, outdoors, or in a\n  warm environment where PLA would deform, PETG holds its geometry\n  reliably without requiring the complexity of printing ABS or ASA.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Virgin PETG Resin — Diameter Measured on the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pro PETG is manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003e100% virgin PETG resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  in 3D-Fuel's own production facility in Fargo, North Dakota.\n  Filament diameter and ovality are controlled in real time during\n  production using a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-axis laser measurement system\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  and the actual measured values are printed directly on the box label\n  — not just a spec sheet tolerance. For PETG specifically, diameter\n  consistency matters more than with PLA: PETG's higher viscosity means\n  diameter variation translates directly into pressure fluctuations at\n  the nozzle, causing surface artifacts and under-extrusion that\n  are difficult to compensate for in slicer settings alone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural — near-transparent, light transmission varies with print settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245–265°C (runs hotter than most PETG — verify hotend rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended bed surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEI (preferred) — PETG bonds aggressively to bare glass; use release agent or reduced bed temp if printing on glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — near-zero warping on open-frame printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdor during printing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle to none\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear-zero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer bonding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtremely strong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg (2.2 lbs)\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 packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% virgin PETG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (Fargo, North Dakota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximizing Transparency — Print Settings That Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Optical clarity in PETG prints is not fixed — it is a direct function\n  of how you print. To maximize light transmission:\n  use \u003cstrong\u003efewer, thicker walls\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than many thin ones;\n  print at the \u003cstrong\u003eupper end of the temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  (255–265°C) to reduce inter-layer voids; use\n  \u003cstrong\u003eslower print speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for perimeters to improve\n  layer fusion; and \u003cstrong\u003emaximize overlap\u003c\/strong\u003e between perimeter\n  and infill. Rectilinear or gyroid infill at high density\n  (80–100%) produces clearer results than grid or honeycomb patterns\n  at lower density. Post-processing with progressive-grit wet sanding\n  followed by a plastic polish can bring near-transparent prints\n  significantly closer to optical clarity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pro PETG Natural is the right filament when you need\n  \u003cstrong\u003etransparency, durability, or heat resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e that PLA\n  cannot provide — and you don't want to deal with the printing\n  complexity of polycarbonate or ABS. It's the go-to material for\n  fluid-level windows, LED diffusers, light covers, outdoor functional\n  parts, food-safe containers (verify post-processing and coating\n  requirements for your application), mechanical parts that see\n  heat or impact, and prototypes where seeing inside the part matters.\n  If you've been printing functional parts in PLA and watching them\n  fail in warm environments or under sustained load, Pro PETG is\n  the direct next step up without changing your printer setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/SDS-3DFuel_PETG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — Pro PETG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/5339\/6848\/files\/TDS-3DFuel-PETG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — Pro PETG\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Browse all PETG options at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petg-filament\"\u003ePETG Filament\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore\n  the full material catalog at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-filament\"\u003e3D Printer Filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D-Fuel","offers":[{"title":"Olive Green \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Pro PETG","offer_id":52735619727654,"sku":"E1517","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/pro-petg-olive-green-175mm-569389.jpg?v=1773259209","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/pro-petg-olive-green-1-75mm","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}