FL600EVA-BIO filament - Braskem

Braskem is a globally renowned market leader in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics, with a rich range of products for additive manufacturing, including 3D printing filaments carefully engineered for specialized applications. One of the materials from the Braskem catalog is the FL600EVA-BIO filament, part of the "I'm green" line of products. It is a flexible bio-based EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) material whose main component is raw sugar cane. This gives the FL600EVA-BIO filament a low carbon footprint and makes it a more eco-friendly alternative to standard flexible filaments available on the 3D printing market.

Video 1: The Braskem line of sustainable materials sourced from sugar cane. Source: Braskem.

Parts 3D printed with the FL600EVA-BIO filament are characterized by an excellent surface finish, and good ductulity and flexibility, the material itself having a Shore hardness of 94 A and an elongation at break of over 500 %. Furthermore, FL600EVA-BIO is a low-density and lightweight material with excellent moisture resistance and chemical resistance. The filament does not require pre-drying or a heated chamber, and it prints smoothly, with low warpage, and great adhesion. It should be kept in mind that the best extrusion system for this filament is a direct drive extruder due to this material's flexibility.

Image 1: Shoes 3D printed with the FL600EVA-BIO by the designer Nos Ailes. Source: Braskem.

Thanks to its great printability, as well as excellent mechanical and chemical properties, and outstanding behavior in demanding conditions, parts 3D printed with the Braskem FL600EVA-BIO filament have a wide range of potential applications, for example in packaging, consumer goods, fashion or in the industrial sector. The FL600EVA-BIO filament is the perfect material for rapid prototyping and mass customization, especially for parts that need to be light and flexible.