Prusament PLA Blend Royal Blue 1kg (NFC)

Product description

Prusament PLA Blend Royal Blue 1kg (NFC) is a high-quality PLA filament manufactured in-house by Prusa Research / Prusa Polymers. The Blend series uses fine pigments that create a deep royal blue color with a slightly pearlescent, luxurious appearance. The filament is wound on a transparent spool with an integrated NFC chip, which facilitates material management on compatible printers.

Due to its very easy printing, PLA is a great choice for beginners and advanced users. It features minimal shrinkage, making it suitable even for larger prints without deformation. At the same time, it allows for printing detailed miniatures, figurines, and design models that do not require increased thermal or mechanical resistance.

Main advantages

• Premium PLA filament from Prusa Research's own production – consistent quality throughout the batch
• Blend pigmentation in Royal Blue shade – deep royal blue with a subtle pearlescent effect
• Integrated NFC chip in the spool – quick material identification on supported Original Prusa printers
• Excellent dimensional accuracy – diameter of 1.75 mm with a tolerance typically ±0.02–0.03 mm for the Blend series
• Minimal warping (low warping) – suitable for voluminous parts and utilizing the entire printer area
• Easy printing – ideal for beginners, does not require a closed chamber
• Smooth surface and sharp details – suitable for exposed design and presentation prototypes
• Czech production – the filament is manufactured in the Czech Republic (Prusa Polymers a.s.)

Suitable use

• design models and representative prototypes
• figurines, miniatures, decorations, interior accessories
• concepts and visual models without high demands for temperature resistance
• larger prints where minimal warping and flat surfaces are key
• school projects, hobby modeling, demo prints for 3D printing presentations

Not recommended for applications in environments above approx. 55–60 °C, mechanically highly stressed parts, or outdoor use with long-term exposure to sun and UV radiation.

Recommended print settings

Before printing, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the print surface (isopropyl alcohol / depending on the bed type) for perfect first layer adhesion.

Material properties of PLA

• Material type: PLA (polylactic acid)
• Melting point: approx. 175 °C
• Temperature resistance: approximately up to 55–60 °C (above this temperature it loses strength)
• Hard but more brittle material – tends to break under overload
• Very low shrinkage – ideal for precise and large parts without deformation
• No significant odor during printing

PLA is popular mainly due to its ease of use and nice surface appearance. However, it is not suitable for functional parts requiring high toughness, flexibility, or long-term resistance to heat and weather conditions.

Recommended gluing and surface treatment options

• gluing with standard cyanoacrylate glues (CA) or epoxy
• sanding ideally wet to avoid local overheating and surface deformation
• can be filled and subsequently painted for a perfectly smooth, representative surface

Technical parameters

Key benefits for users

• Reliable printing without unnecessary tuning – profile directly in Original Prusa printers
• Excellent quality / ease of use ratio
• Representative appearance thanks to deep royal blue and pearlescent shine
• NFC spool – more comfortable work with filament on supported devices
• Ideal choice as a "basic" filament for everyday printing of models and prototypes

Key features:

• Premium PLA filament from Prusa Research / Prusa Polymers' own production
• Rich Royal Blue shade with a subtle pearlescent effect (Blend)
• Integrated NFC chip in the spool for easy material identification
• Excellent dimensional accuracy and 1.75 mm diameter consistency
• Very easy printing, suitable even for beginners
• Minimal warping – ideal for large prints
• Smooth print surface and sharp details
• Suitable for figurines, design models, and presentation prototypes
• Made in the Czech Republic