3D Printer Filament Price in Bangladesh: PLA, PETG, ABS or TPU?

<p>Filament is the part of 3D printing you keep buying, so choosing the right type matters more than most people expect. This guide explains the six materials sold in Bangladesh — PLA, PLA+, PETG, ABS, ASA and TPU — what each costs at Costareen, and which one fits your printer and your project.</p>

<h2>Filament price in Bangladesh at a glance</h2>

<p>Prices below are for 1.75mm, 1kg spools at Costareen in October 2026. Prices move with stock and exchange rate, so open the linked page for today's figure.</p>

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<tr><th>Material</th><th>Starting price (1kg)</th><th>Best for</th><th>Difficulty</th></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-pla/">PLA+ (SUNLU)</a></td><td>from ৳1,550</td><td>Everyday prints, models, prototypes</td><td>Easy</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/polymaker/panchroma/">PLA (Polymaker Panchroma)</a></td><td>from ৳1,670</td><td>Display models, matte and special finishes</td><td>Easy</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/bambu-lab/bambu-pla-basic/">PLA Basic / Matte (Bambu Lab)</a></td><td>from ৳1,700</td><td>Bambu Lab printers with AMS</td><td>Easy</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-petg/">PETG (SUNLU)</a></td><td>from ৳1,450</td><td>Functional and outdoor-ish parts</td><td>Moderate</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-abs/">ABS (SUNLU)</a></td><td>from ৳1,650</td><td>Heat-resistant parts, enclosures</td><td>Hard without an enclosed printer</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-asa/">ASA (SUNLU)</a></td><td>from ৳2,800</td><td>Parts that live in the sun</td><td>Hard without an enclosed printer</td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-tpu/">TPU 95A (SUNLU)</a></td><td>from ৳2,700</td><td>Flexible parts, gaskets, phone cases</td><td>Moderate, print slowly</td></tr>
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<h2>PLA and PLA+: where almost everyone should start</h2>

<p>PLA prints at a low temperature (roughly 190–220°C nozzle, 50–60°C bed), does not need an enclosure, barely warps and has almost no smell. If you have just bought your first printer, buy PLA or PLA+ and nothing else until your prints come out clean.</p>

<p>PLA+ is PLA with additives that make it less brittle. A PLA+ part bends a little before it snaps, where plain PLA cracks. For brackets, holders, toys and anything that gets handled, PLA+ is the better default, and it costs about the same.</p>

<p><strong>The one weakness that matters in Bangladesh: heat.</strong> PLA starts to soften at around 55–60°C. A part left on a car dashboard, on a rooftop or next to a hot motor will sag. For anything that sits in the sun or near heat, move up to PETG or ASA.</p>

<h2>PETG: the practical upgrade</h2>

<p>PETG is tougher than PLA, handles roughly 75–80°C, and resists water and many chemicals. It is the usual choice for functional parts: machine guards, clips, water-contact parts, tool holders. It prints at about 230–250°C with a 70–80°C bed and works on open-frame printers like the Bambu Lab A1.</p>

<p>The trade-offs: PETG strings more than PLA and absorbs moisture from the air quickly. In our humidity, a spool left open for a few weeks will print with bubbles and rough surfaces. Keep it sealed (see storage below).</p>

<h2>ABS and ASA: strong, heat-resistant, and fussy</h2>

<p>ABS and ASA both survive close to 100°C and can be sanded and glued well. ASA adds UV resistance, so it does not go yellow and brittle in sunlight — the right pick for signage, outdoor fittings and vehicle parts.</p>

<p>Both shrink as they cool, which causes warping and cracked layers on an open printer. They need an enclosed machine such as the <a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/3d-printers/bambulab-3d-printers/">Bambu Lab P1S</a>, a 90–100°C bed, and a ventilated room because of the fumes. If you own an open-frame printer, choose PETG instead.</p>

<h2>TPU: flexible prints</h2>

<p>TPU 95A is rubber-like: it bends, stretches and absorbs impact. Use it for gaskets, bumpers, grips, wheels and protective cases. It needs slow print speeds and a direct-drive extruder, which Bambu Lab printers have. It is also very sensitive to moisture, so dry storage is not optional.</p>

<h2>Silk, matte, wood, marble and glow filaments</h2>

<p>These are PLA with a different look, and they print almost like normal PLA:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-silk-pla/">Silk PLA+</a> — glossy, metallic finish for trophies, vases and decorative pieces.</li>
<li><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/polymaker/panchroma/panchroma-pla-matte/">Matte PLA</a> — hides layer lines, good for figures and architectural models.</li>
<li><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-wood-pla/">Wood PLA</a> and <a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/sunlu-marble-pla/">Marble PLA</a> — textured, natural-looking finishes.</li>
<li><a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/sunlu/gid/">Glow in the dark PLA</a> — abrasive, so a hardened steel nozzle is the safe choice for regular use.</li>
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<h2>Which filament works with which printer?</h2>

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<tr><th>Printer type</th><th>Prints well</th><th>Avoid</th></tr>
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<tr><td>Open frame (Bambu Lab A1 Mini, A1, most budget printers)</td><td>PLA, PLA+, PETG, TPU, silk and matte PLA</td><td>ABS, ASA, large nylon parts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Enclosed (Bambu Lab P1S, P2S)</td><td>All of the above plus ABS and ASA</td><td>—</td></tr>
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<p>Every filament we sell is 1.75mm, which fits practically all current desktop FDM printers — Bambu Lab, Creality, Anycubic, Elegoo, Prusa and others.</p>

<h2>Storing filament in Bangladesh's humidity</h2>

<p>Moisture is the most common cause of bad prints here, especially in monsoon months. Wet filament pops and hisses at the nozzle, strings badly and leaves a rough surface.</p>

<ul>
<li>Keep opened spools in a sealed box or zip bag with silica gel.</li>
<li>Do not leave PETG, TPU, ABS or ASA on the printer for days between prints.</li>
<li>If a spool has gone wet, it can usually be recovered by drying it in a filament dryer for a few hours.</li>
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<h2>Quick buying advice</h2>

<ul>
<li><strong>First spool, any printer:</strong> SUNLU PLA+ in black or white.</li>
<li><strong>Parts that must survive heat or handling:</strong> PETG.</li>
<li><strong>Outdoor parts on an enclosed printer:</strong> ASA.</li>
<li><strong>Flexible parts:</strong> TPU 95A.</li>
<li><strong>Display pieces:</strong> matte or silk PLA.</li>
</ul>

<p>Browse the full range with live prices on the <a href="https://costareen.com/product-category/filaments/">3D printer filament</a> page. Not sure which brand to pick? Read <a href="https://costareen.com/2026/10/01/sunlu-vs-bambu-lab-vs-polymaker-filament/">SUNLU vs Bambu Lab vs Polymaker filament</a>. Still choosing a machine? See <a href="https://costareen.com/2026/10/01/bambu-lab-a1-mini-vs-a1-vs-p1s-bangladesh/">Bambu Lab A1 Mini vs A1 vs P1S</a>. For help choosing, call or WhatsApp Costareen on +880 1681 443070.</p>

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