TPU Filament AnyCubic Milky White 1 kg — Flexible 3D Printing Material

AnyCubic TPU Filament in milky white is a 1 kg spool of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane designed for FDM/FFF 3D printers. The material combines a rubber-like soft feel with high tensile strength and abrasion resistance, making it suitable for parts that must bend, absorb impact, or resist wear while retaining shape and color over time.

Advantages

The filament provides high elongation at break and good tear resistance, allowing prints to stretch and return without damage. Its wear- and oil-resistant properties support long-term use in functional parts, while dedicated printing profiles reduce common TPU issues such as stringing. Pre-drying is recommended to avoid bubbles and ensure consistent extrusion.

Suitable for

• Wearable items such as wristbands and straps
• Protective phone cases and bumpers
• Vibration dampers and gaskets
• Flexible toys and wheels
• Prototypes requiring elasticity and impact resistance

When it may not be suitable

This TPU may not be appropriate when rigid, highly dimensional parts are required, since its softness and high elongation make it unsuitable for structural components that must maintain exact tolerances under load. It is also less suitable for printers that cannot reliably handle flexible filaments; such machines may suffer from feeding issues or inconsistent extrusion.

Key specifications

• Color: milky white
• Spool weight: 1 kg
• Recommended printing temperature: 195–230 °C
• Build plate temperature: 50–60 °C
• Recommended print speed: 50–150 mm/s
• Density: 1.23 g/cm³
• Material flow rate: 25 g/10 min
• Shore hardness: 95A
• Tensile strength: 34.4 MPa
• Elongation at break: 697%
• Deformation resistance (heat deflection): 52 °C
• Flexural strength: 4.26 MPa

How to use

Load the filament on a printer configured for flexible materials and use a direct or well-tuned Bowden setup that minimizes filament buckling. Set the hotend temperature within the recommended 195–230 °C range and the build plate to 50–60 °C. Use lower retraction distances and tailored print profiles to reduce stringing. Pre-dry the filament if it has absorbed moisture and follow a gentle cooling strategy to preserve layer adhesion and surface finish.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify your printer’s compatibility with flexible filaments
• Plan for pre-drying if the filament has been stored in humid conditions
• Adjust slicer settings for low retraction and appropriate print speed
• Expect softer mechanical properties compared with rigid filaments

Usage recommendations

For best results, use a printer with a reliable filament path, apply manufacturer-recommended TPU profiles, pre-dry the spool at 70–80 °C for about 8 hours if necessary, and print at moderate speeds to balance surface quality and dimensional stability.