We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints.

Despite a few holdouts like Lulzbot, the entire 3D printing industry seems to have settled on 1.75mm filament. New Printrbots are exclusively 1.75mm, and Makerbots use 1.75mm filament.

Resin or filament 3D printing: Which is best for you? Best answer: You'll want a filament (FDM) printer for printing large models such as cosplay accessories.