eSUN eSilk-PLA - Rose Gold - 1.75 - 1kg Filament

Overview

• eSUN eSilk PLA is a premium filament designed for makers who want both ease of printing and stunning aesthetics

• Combines the reliable properties of PLA with polyester-like additives for enhanced toughness and silky finishes

• Perfect for hobbyists, professionals, and anyone seeking eye-catching results without complex print adjustments

Key Features of eSUN eSilk PLA

• Built on PLA base polymer, enhanced with polyester-like additives

• Offers striking silky aesthetics while retaining PLA’s ease of printing

• Produces smooth, glossy finishes without post-processing

• Ideal for eye-catching projects such as robot parts, jewellery, models, and cosplay gear

• Self-lubricating properties make it suitable for low-friction moving parts

• Maintains excellent print quality and ease-of-use similar to standard PLA

Advantages of Silky PLA

• Reduced Shrinkage: Lower glass transition temperature allows longer setting time before hardening

• Improved Toughness: Polyester additives enhance layer adhesion, flow, and reduce stringing

• Colour Integrity: Maintains near-perfect appearance after printing, unlike standard PLA

• Limitation: Lower heat resistance compared to standard PLA; prone to sagging in hot environments

Technical Specifications

• Plastic Type: PLA

• Extra Additives: Polyester-like material

• Diameter: 1.75 mm

• Density: 1.21 g/cm³

• Distortion Temp: 50 °C (0.45 MPa)

• Melt Flow Index: 4.8 g/10min (190 °C / 2.16 kg)

• Tensile Strength: 52 MPa

• Elongation at Break: 14.4 %

• Bending Strength: 65 MPa

• Bending Modulus: 1447 MPa

• IZOD Impact Strength: 5.86 kJ/m²

• Spool Weight: 1 kg

Suggested Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 190–210 °C

• Nozzle Material: Brass / Any

• Nozzle Size: Standard 0.4 mm

• Bed Temperature: No heat / 45–60 °C

• Print Speed: 40–100 mm/s

• Cooling Fan: 100%

• Enclosure: Not necessary

• Post-Processing: Heating, sanding, XTC coating, painting

• Adhesion Methods: Masking paper, PVP solid glue, PEI

Typical Applications

• Decorative and aesthetic prints with silky finish

• Cosplay props and models requiring glossy appeal

• Moving parts with low-friction requirements

• General PLA projects where enhanced aesthetics are desired

Why Buy eSUN eSilk PLA?

• Delivers professional-looking prints straight off the bed without extra finishing

• Offers a balance of strength, flexibility, and visual appeal

• Easy to use with standard PLA settings — no special hardware required

• Perfect choice for makers who want their projects to stand out with a premium, silky finish