{"product_id":"tough-pro-pla-grape-purple-1-75mm","title":"Tough Pro PLA+, Grape Purple, 1.75mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3D-Fuel Tough Pro PLA+ Filament — Grape Purple (#5E528F), 1.75mm, 8.8× Impact Toughness vs PLA+, ABS-Level Heat Resistance, Deep Blue-Purple, NatureWorks Ingeo 3D870, Bambu AMS Compatible, Made in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e3D-Fuel Tough Pro PLA+ in Grape Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers\n  the full industrial-grade performance of Tough Pro PLA+ in a\n  \u003cstrong\u003edeep, saturated blue-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e at Pantone® 7679 CP\n  (#5E528F) — a rich mid-tone purple with enough blue in the base\n  to read as regal and bold under both warm and cool lighting\n  without shifting toward pink or red. On the Tough Pro PLA+\n  platform, that color comes with\n  \u003cstrong\u003e8.8× the impact toughness of standard PLA+\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  higher impact strength than ABS, and heat resistance that\n  rivals ABS — all without an enclosure and without ABS's\n  fumes or warping. For cosplay armor and props, gaming\n  accessories, fantasy figurine bases, wearable device\n  prototypes, and any functional print where Grape Purple\n  is the brief and standard PLA has failed under mechanical\n  or thermal load — Tough Pro PLA+ Grape Purple is the\n  correct material.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003ePrint temp is 220–250°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher than\n  standard PLA. All-metal hotend recommended for sustained\n  high-temp runs. Start at 230°C and adjust from there.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eAnnealing shrinks parts 1–2%.\u003c\/strong\u003e Design\n  with this allowance if you plan to anneal for maximum heat\n  resistance. Use a gypsum or salt flour mold during annealing\n  to control warping.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo enclosure needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near-zero warping\n  versus ABS.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBambu AMS compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e AMS-compliant spool.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Purple in the Tough Pro PLA+ Purple Spectrum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Purple filaments vary dramatically in hue bias — some read\n  pink-adjacent, others blue-adjacent, and others cool-neutral.\n  Grape Purple at #5E528F sits firmly in the\n  \u003cstrong\u003eblue-biased mid-tone purple range\u003c\/strong\u003e: saturated\n  enough to read as definitively purple at distance, deep enough\n  not to read as lavender or pastel, and blue-dominant enough\n  to stay stable under both warm incandescent and cool LED\n  lighting without shifting toward red or pink. It's the\n  purple that reads as intentional — not accidental pink,\n  not washed-out lavender.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePantone®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIsland Fuchsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#B8588F;color:#fff;\"\u003e #B8588F\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e17-2624 TPG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWarm pink-purple — fuchsia-adjacent\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVibrant accent, pop art builds, warm purple palettes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Purple ← this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#5E528F;color:#fff;\"\u003e #5E528F\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7679 CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeep blue-purple — rich, saturated, stable\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCosplay armor, fantasy props, gaming accessories, regal\/deep purple builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCobalt Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"background-color:#0C3681;color:#fff;\"\u003e #0C3681\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2736 CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDeep navy blue — cool and formal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTechnical builds, uniform references, deep blue accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  In AMS multi-color builds, Grape Purple pairs naturally with\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Black\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-contrast dark purple\n  and black two-tone armor or gaming accessory prints,\n  with \u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e for a classic fantasy\n  regal color combination, and with \u003cstrong\u003eIsland Fuchsia\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  for warm purple gradient effects where the two purples blend\n  across geometry.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8.8× the Impact Toughness of PLA+ — Tested Without Annealing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The impact toughness comparison was conducted on parts printed\n  on a Bambu Lab X1C at 0.2mm layer height with\n  \u003cstrong\u003eno annealing\u003c\/strong\u003e, using a 1kg standard weight drop\n  test. Standard PLA+ shatters. Tough Pro PLA+ absorbs and\n  distributes impact energy without catastrophic failure —\n  and does so in Grape Purple with identical mechanical\n  behavior to every other color in the Tough Pro PLA+ range,\n  since pigment loading does not affect the base Ingeo 3D870\n  resin's toughness properties. For cosplay armor that takes\n  real-world impact on convention floors, gaming accessories\n  that get dropped repeatedly, and wearable parts that see\n  flex and stress in use — Grape Purple Tough Pro PLA+ provides\n  mechanical safety margins that standard PLA+ cannot.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cvideo style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/b8387ce3ad504d8481fc672a502190f1.mp4\" autoplay loop muted playsinline controls\u003e\n\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrop test: Tough Pro PLA+ vs Standard PLA+. Printed on Bambu Lab\nX1C, 0.2mm layer height, no annealing. 1kg drop weight.\nVideo at 12.5% real-time speed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eABS-Level Heat Resistance — Grape Purple Holds Its Shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Cosplay armor and props face a thermal load challenge that\n  standard PLA cannot handle: convention floor temperatures,\n  direct sunlight, and body heat during wear can reach the\n  deformation point of standard PLA+ within minutes, causing\n  printed armor to warp, lose edge definition, and lose\n  structural integrity during use. Tough Pro PLA+ resists\n  this deformation significantly better than standard PLA+\n  even without annealing — customers report reliable performance\n  in Arizona desert summer heat conditions. Grape Purple parts\n  hold their geometry through a full convention day in warm\n  environments where standard PLA+ builds visibly deform.\n  For applications requiring maximum thermal stability,\n  annealing after printing pushes heat resistance further —\n  accounting for the 1–2% dimensional shrinkage that\n  occurs during the process.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cvideo style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/01e457bd129f40cba5d3cfe874735c5d.mp4\" autoplay loop muted playsinline controls\u003e\n\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeat resistance comparison: annealed Tough Pro PLA+ (back) vs\nunannealed Tough Pro PLA+ (center) vs Standard PLA+ (front).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatureWorks Ingeo 3D870 — Third-Generation Industrial PLA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Tough Pro PLA+ uses \u003cstrong\u003eNatureWorks Ingeo 3D870\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  a third-generation PLA resin engineered specifically for\n  high-impact, high-heat 3D printing applications — not the\n  general-purpose Ingeo 4043D used in standard PLA filaments.\n  The 3D870 molecular structure absorbs impact energy through\n  ductile deformation rather than propagating cracks, giving\n  Grape Purple parts the same mechanical ceiling as every\n  other Tough Pro PLA+ color. Sustainably sourced bio-plastic\n  with NatureWorks' documented eco-profile, manufactured in\n  the USA, with \u003cstrong\u003e±0.02mm diameter tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  maintained by real-time multi-axis laser measurement\n  during production.\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\u003eGrape Purple — #5E528F \/ Pantone® 7679 CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–250°C (start at 230°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended print speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–250 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible bed surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEI, heated bare glass, blue painters tape, BuildTak, WhamBam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnealing (optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstrain in gypsum or salt flour — parts shrink 1–2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact toughness vs PLA+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8× (no annealing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRivals ABS — improves further with annealing\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\u003eSpool format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMS-compatible plastic spool\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\u003eNatureWorks Ingeo 3D870 (third-generation industrial PLA)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Tough Pro PLA+ Grape Purple is the correct material when\n  you need Tough Pro PLA+'s mechanical and thermal performance\n  in a deep blue-purple that standard PLA cannot sustain under\n  load. Primary use cases: \u003cstrong\u003ecosplay armor and props\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  where Grape Purple is a character or costume color reference\n  and the build needs to survive convention wear, transport,\n  and handling without cracking or deforming; \u003cstrong\u003egaming\n  accessories and tabletop components\u003c\/strong\u003e where a rich\n  purple is the faction or character color and repeated\n  drop and handling stress is a functional requirement;\n  \u003cstrong\u003efantasy and sci-fi builds\u003c\/strong\u003e where deep purple\n  reads as regal, arcane, or faction-specific and the parts\n  need structural integrity beyond what display-grade PLA\n  provides; and \u003cstrong\u003efunctional wearable prototypes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  where Grape Purple is the specified color and parts need\n  to survive wear cycles and body heat. For AMS multi-color\n  builds, Grape Purple runs on the same print profile as\n  every other color in the Tough Pro PLA+ range — load it\n  alongside Midnight Black or Metallic Silver for a complete\n  two-tone build with no profile changes between lanes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.3dfuel.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/21998243373847-Tough-Pro-PLA-Print-Profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Tough Pro PLA+ Print Profiles — Bambu Lab and more\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.3dfuel.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360001260633-How-To-Anneal-Pro-PLA-High-Temp-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      How to anneal Tough Pro PLA+ prints\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\/SDS-3DFuel_ProPLA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS)\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-Pro-PLA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS)\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Browse all Tough Pro PLA+ colors at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pla-filament\"\u003ePLA 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":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 1kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Grape Purple","offer_id":52735619137830,"sku":"A3509","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tough Pro PLA+ \/ 4kg 1.75mm Spool \/ Grape Purple","offer_id":52735619170598,"sku":"A3709","price":119.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/pro-pla-grape-purple-175mm-805925.jpg?v=1773259209","url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/products\/tough-pro-pla-grape-purple-1-75mm","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}