ReFill PLA Silk - Rosa3D

The PLA Silk filament by Rosa3D is a truly stunning PLA option with a range of exceptional characteristics. This biodegradable PLA Silk filament is both food-safe and environmentally-friendly. Additionally, it boasts an absence of odor, easy printing properties, and it showcases outstanding precision and great layer adhesion. With a spectrum of vibrant colors, this PLA Silk adds vitality to numerous applications such as elements of interior design, sculptures, toys, figurines, and various gadgets.

Video 1: Rosa3D filaments. Source: Rosa3D.

Founded in 2018, Rosa3D is a leading Polish manufacturer of 3D printing filament, specializing in delivering top-tier quality for industrial, technical, large-format, and domestic applications. With ISO 9001:2015 certification, their experienced team and advanced machinery ensure meticulous control over material quality and production precision, boasting a monthly capacity of 70 tons. Beyond excellence in filament production, Rosa3D is committed to sustainability, adhering to ISO 14001:2015 principles.

Image 1: Part 3D printed with the Rosa3D PLA Silk filament. Source: Rosa3D.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) stands as a versatile and widely used material in 3D printing thanks to its low warping tendencies, great adhesion, low printing temperatures, vibrant color options and odor-free extrusion. PLA is also renowned for its biodegradability since it is derived from renewable resources, typically corn starch or sugarcane, making it an eco-friendly choice. Another benefit offered by PLA is its versatility in terms of surface finish. One of the many attractive surface finish of PLA is the silky finish achieved through the incorporation of additives or special processing techniques during the manufacturing process, resulting in a smooth and glossy surface finish of the 3D printed parts.

Image 2: How to use the Rosa3D masterspool with the refill filament. Source: Rosa3D.

The eco-friendly refill format significantly reduces plastic usage and contributes to paving a way for sustainable 3D printing. In order to use this PLA Silk with a 3D printer, the filament must be wound onto the Rosa3D Masterspool, a smart solution designed specially for the Rosa3D filaments in refill format. This reusable masterspool is made of recycled PC and has an approximately 90 % lower CO2 carbon footprint compared to a standard plastic spool. The masterspool is also resistant to impact and heat, which makes it compatible with filament dryers, as well as AMS systems. Alternatively, solutions such as the F2P variable spool holder can be used.