Which is the Best TPU Filaments in 2024?

3D printed products made from these materials:

What makes these printers so great is that they can print at speeds of 600 mm/s while producing high-quality prints of 0.08mm finish and the range of materials is excellent.

One Such material is TPU, on the Creality Ender 5 Plus printing with TPU is a fine art and takes a lot of testing the settings to get it looking perfect but not with the Creality K1 max or K1.

Below are a few of the top-rated TPU Brands and their setting to help anyone who reads this.

Best TPU Filaments in 2024

NinjaTek NinjaFlex

• Shore Hardness: 85A
• Elongation: 660%
• Features: Highly flexible, available in various unique colors.
• Best For: Vibration dampers, flexible joints.
• Challenges: Prone to stringing and temperature fluctuations​

Ultimaker TPU

• Shore Hardness: 95A
• Elongation: 580%
• Features: Durable, chemical-resistant, available in multiple colors.
• Best For Everyday objects, miniature figures, and headgear.
• Challenges: Expensive, requires precise printer settings to avoid stringing​

Fillamentum Flexfill

• Shore Hardness: 92A and 98A
• Features: Wide color variety, glossy finish.
• Best For Toys, can holders, edge protectors, and seals.
• Challenges: Sensitive to print speed and tension, needs specific retraction settings​

Polymaker PolyFlex

• Shore Hardness: 95A
• Features: Durable, minimal stringing.
• Best For Wallets, belts, and practical items.
• Challenges: Needs precise temperature control for the first layer adhesion​ 

Best TPE Filaments in 2024

SainSmart TPE

• Features: Highly flexible, good layer adhesion.
• Best For Prototyping, models that require elasticity.
• Challenges: Hygroscopic, must be stored properly to avoid moisture absorption​



MatterHackers Pro Series TPE

• Features: Excellent dimensional accuracy, strong.
• Best For: Industrial components, and consumer products.
• Challenges: Requires careful storage to maintain performance​.