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Key Features
- UV-reactive PLA filament
- Bright fluorescent neon appearance
- Becomes more vivid under UV / blacklight
- Excellent for eye-catching decorative prints
- Easy PLA-based printing
- Low warping
- Good first-layer adhesion
- Smooth and consistent extrusion
- Good layer adhesion
- Suitable for detailed models
- Ideal for signage and displays
- Excellent for cosplay and creative projects
- 1.75mm filament diameter
- ±0.05mm diameter tolerance
- 1kg net filament weight
- Approximately 340m per roll
- Vacuum packed for protection
- Proudly manufactured in South Africa
SA Filament specifies 1.75mm ±0.05mm diameter, approximately 340m per 1kg spool, and vacuum packaging for its PLA filament.
UV-Reactive Fluorescent Effect
The standout feature of this filament is its reaction to UV or blacklight illumination.
Under ordinary lighting, the filament has a bold neon appearance. Under suitable UV lighting, the fluorescent effect becomes significantly more prominent, making printed objects stand out dramatically.
This makes UV Neon PLA especially effective for environments such as:
- Events and parties
- Displays
- Gaming rooms
- Exhibitions
- Retail displays
- Stage props
- Entertainment venues
- UV-lit installations
Excellent for Signs & Lettering
UV Neon PLA is particularly well suited to 3D printed signage.
Raised lettering, logos and decorative elements can become highly visible under UV lighting, making the material useful for:
- Business signs
- Event signage
- Logos
- Nameplates
- Display lettering
- Promotional products
- Exhibition displays
- Decorative wall signs
Perfect for Cosplay & Creative Projects
The fluorescent effect makes UV Neon PLA an excellent material for cosplay creators and artists.
It can be used to produce:
- Cosplay accessories
- Armour details
- Fantasy props
- Sci-fi components
- Gaming accessories
- Decorative weapons and props
- Costume details
- Artistic models
Under UV lighting, selected components can create a distinctive glowing appearance without requiring electronic lighting inside the model.
Easy PLA Printing
Despite its unusual appearance, UV Neon PLA retains the convenient printing characteristics of PLA.
Benefits include:
- Low warping
- Good bed adhesion
- Smooth extrusion
- Reliable layer bonding
- Easy print removal
- No enclosed chamber normally required
- Beginner-friendly printing
This makes it suitable for hobbyists, schools, businesses and professional printing environments.
Great for Promotional Products
The bright fluorescent appearance can also make UV Neon PLA useful for producing branded and promotional items.
Applications include:
- Company logos
- Promotional giveaways
- Event merchandise
- Branded desk accessories
- Keyrings
- Name tags
- Display pieces
- Custom signage
The unusual appearance helps products attract attention compared with conventional solid-colour PLA.
Recommended Printing Settings
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 200–230°C |
| Heated Bed | 0–60°C |
| Cooling Fan | 100% |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75mm ±0.05mm |
| Net Weight | 1kg |
| Approx. Filament Length | 340m |
These are SA Filament’s published PLA specifications; exact settings may vary depending on the printer, nozzle and model.
Ideal For
SA Filament PLA UV Neon is an excellent choice for:
- UV / blacklight displays
- Signs and lettering
- Cosplay
- Gaming accessories
- Figurines
- Artistic models
- Event decorations
- Party decorations
- Promotional products
- Toys
- Display models
- Logos
- Educational projects
- Creative prototypes
- Small-business printing
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | SA Filament |
| Material | PLA |
| Colour | UV Neon Pink |
| Finish | Neon / Fluorescent |
| UV Reactive | Yes |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Diameter Tolerance | ±0.05mm |
| Net Weight | 1kg |
| Approx. Filament Length | 340m |
| Recommended Nozzle Temperature | 200–230°C |
| Recommended Bed Temperature | 0–60°C |
| Cooling | 100% |
| Printer Technology | FDM / FFF |
| Enclosed Printer Required | No |
| Country of Manufacture | South Africa |
Compatible Printers
SA Filament PLA UV Neon can be used with most compatible 1.75mm FDM/FFF 3D printers, including:
- Creality K1 Series
- Creality K2 Series
- Creality Ender Series
- Creality SPARKX Series
- Bambu Lab printers
- Other compatible 1.75mm FDM printers
Why Choose SA Filament UV Neon PLA?
SA Filament UV Neon PLA provides the easy printing characteristics of PLA with a much more distinctive visual effect.
Its combination of a bright fluorescent appearance and UV-reactive properties makes it particularly useful for creative projects where ordinary filament simply doesn’t attract enough attention.
It’s also locally manufactured in South Africa, with SA Filament emphasising dimensional accuracy and consistent extrusion in its production process.
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