Prusa PLA+ MATT Race Red 1 kg

Prusa PLA+ MATT Race Red 1 kg

Prusa PLA+ MATT Race Red is a high-quality PLA+ filament in an attractive matte racing shade of red. It is designed to offer easy and reliable printing, excellent layer adhesion, and clean details, while the matte surface helps hide layers and minor imperfections. This filament is suitable for both beginners and advanced users who require a stable material for everyday prototyping, functional components, covers, decorations, and models for RC and cosplay.

Main advantages and use

• Matte racing red shade – attractive, rich color with an elegant non-reflective appearance.
• Easy printing – PLA+ prints without significant warping, suitable even for open FDM printers.
• Good strength and toughness – improved mechanical properties compared to regular PLA.
• Great details – precise printing of fine elements and sharp edges.
• Universal use – prototypes, functional parts, decorations, design models, mock-ups, holders, and organizers.

Thanks to very good dimensional accuracy and stable diameter, the filament is suitable for most desktop FDM 3D printers.

Recommended printing parameters*

Specific values may vary slightly depending on the printer type and hotend; we always recommend fine-tuning with a few test prints.

• Nozzle temperature: 200–220 °C
• Bed temperature: 50–60 °C (on PEI smooth or powdered sheets, glass, etc.)
• Printing speed: 40–80 mm/s depending on model complexity
• Print cooling: 80–100 % for high-quality surface and bridges

For best adhesion to the bed, a clean surface (isopropyl alcohol) is recommended, and if necessary, a thin layer of glue or a special adhesive agent.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Value
Material	PLA+ (modified polylactide)
Color	Race Red (matte red)
Filament diameter	1,75 mm
Diameter tolerance	±0,02–0,03 mm (typical)
Spool weight	1 kg
Printing temperature (recommended)	200–220 °C
Bed temperature (recommended)	50–60 °C
Recommended cooling	high, 80–100 %
Glass transition temperature	approx. 55–60 °C
Printer type	FDM/FFF
Winding on spool	Plastic spool, vacuum packed

Use of Prusa PLA+ MATT Race Red

• Design and prototyping – fast functional prototypes, models, covers, holders.
• Decorations and figures – decorative elements, models, cosplay accessories.
• Technical and household parts – grips, organizers, fixtures, assembly jigs.
• Education and hobby – school projects, modeling, RC models.

The matte surface gives prints a professional look and is also ideal for models intended for further painting – the matte structure ensures good paint adhesion.

Storage

To maintain the filament's printing properties in the long term, it is recommended to:

• keep it dry (ideally in a resealable bag or box with silica gel),
• protect from direct sunlight and high temperatures,
• always reseal the spool in its packaging or a dry box after printing.

This prevents moisture absorption, which can cause brittleness, bubbles, and poor print surface.

Summary

Prusa PLA+ MATT Race Red is a reliable and easy-to-print PLA+ filament with an elegant matte surface in a bold red color. It is an excellent choice for daily printing, prototyping, and design models where both appearance and mechanical resistance along with stable printing properties are important.

Key features:

• Matte Race Red shade for an attractive, non-reflective look of prints
• Easy printing suitable even for beginners, low risk of warping and deformations
• PLA+ for better toughness and durability compared to regular PLA
• Very good dimensional accuracy and consistent filament diameter
• Universal use – prototypes, functional parts, decorations, RC and cosplay models
• Suitable for open and closed FDM/FFF 3D printers
• Matte surface masks layers well and is ideal for subsequent painting