What are the benefits of using PLA?

One of the major advantages of PLA is its biodegradable nature and the sustainable process by which it is made, making it the environmentally friendly choice of plastic. Under the right circumstances, PLA can break down into its natural elements in less than a month in contrast to the centuries it will take for traditional plastics to decompose.

What is PLA made of?

Polylactic acid, also known as PLA, is a thermoplastic monomer derived from renewable, organic sources such as corn starch or sugar cane. Using biomass resources makes PLA production different from most plastics, which are produced using fossil fuels through the distillation and polymerization of petroleum.

What are the applications of PLA?

Polylactic acid (PLA) is an easy-to-process, biocompatible, biodegradable plastic. As such, it is used for medical implants like stents and implantable drug dispensers that are designed to biodegrade over time. PLA is used in food packaging and disposable cutlery and can be formed into fibers for clothing.

What is the difference between PLA and PLA+?

The print temperature of standard PLA+ is slightly higher than standard PLA PLA prints tend to be more of a matte finish, whereas PLA+ has a glossy finish and looks more aesthetically pleasing. PLA+ tends to have a degree of flexibility, while PLA is more rigid and breaks under pressure.