Mosaic PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a high-quality, eco-friendly biopolymer known for its exceptional ease of printing, low shrinkage, and clean matte finish. PLA offers excellent stiffness and consistent dimensional accuracy, making it a top choice for rapid prototyping, architectural models, cosmetic components, educational prints, and other low-stress applications.
What is PLA?
Durable and easy to use. Explore PLA’s material specifications and key properties below.
Mechanical Properties
Mosaic PLA offers rigid, stable performance with a tensile strength of 25.85 MPa and a modulus of 1925 MPa. While not suited for heavy loads, its stiffness and dimensional accuracy make it ideal for prototypes, display parts, and form-fit validation.
Thermal Properties
With an HDT of 51.8 °C, PLA is best for indoor, room-temperature use. It offers excellent surface finish and stability under normal conditions but isn’t recommended for high-heat or outdoor environments.
Chemical Properties
PLA is a plant-based, biodegradable polymer with low moisture sensitivity and consistent printability. While it has limited chemical and UV resistance, it excels where sustainability, rigidity, and visual quality matter. Its matte finish also makes it ideal for decorative or cosmetic parts..
PLA Material Specifications
Durable and easy to use. Explore PLA’s material specifications and key properties below.
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Available Colours
Black
White
Green
Filament Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Tolerance | ± 0.03 mm |
Printing Guidelines
| Slicer Profile | Available on canvas3d.io |
| Nozzle Temperature | 215°C |
| HEATED CHAMBER | Recommended for larger geometries |
| Build surface | Element Bed Type I, with glue stick |
| Special considerations | For best results on overhanging geometries, print with the door and/or lid of Element open to encourage more air flow for part cooling. |
Storage/Handling Considerations
| Hygroscopicity | High |
| Drying Temperature | 70°C |
| Drying Time | 6 Hours |
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Materials Engineered for Performance
Explore Mosaic’s Line of High-Performance 3D Printing Materials.
Professional
Professional
High-performance 3D printing materials in bold colors for dependable, all-purpose use.
- Mosaic PLA
- Mosaic ASA
- Mosaic ABS
Flexible
Quickly iterate product designs using high-speed, multi-material printing that delivers functional, testable prototypes with minimal turnaround time.
Quickly iterate product designs using high-speed, multi-material printing that delivers functional, testable prototypes with minimal turnaround time.
- Validate designs faster with true-to-function parts
- Combine flexible and rigid materials in one print
- Reduce outsourcing and accelerate time to market
Light Industrial
Quickly iterate product designs using high-speed, multi-material printing that delivers functional, testable prototypes with minimal turnaround time.
- Validate designs faster with true-to-function parts
- Combine flexible and rigid materials in one print
- Reduce outsourcing and accelerate time to market
Industrial
Quickly iterate product designs using high-speed, multi-material printing that delivers functional, testable prototypes with minimal turnaround time.
- Validate designs faster with true-to-function parts
- Combine flexible and rigid materials in one print
- Reduce outsourcing and accelerate time to market
Array really automates 3D printing by making it a hands off procedure, I can send a print from my computer at home and not have to come into the office at 9pm – the parts are just sitting there ready for me the next day.
Connor Reddington, Avid (a Lubrizol Company)
Students at all levels of education should have access to an Array. It is essential if we’re encouraging STEM education, design engineering thinking, prototyping, iteration – students should have a reliable 3D printer to make parts in the volumes they need.
Cody Soska, Technical Specialist at IDeATe
The ability to develop and produce custom plastic parts at scale, on our factory floor, is great for our business and new client acquisition.
James McColl, Senior Program Manager Microart Services Inc.
Everything You Need to Know
PLA is easy to print and typically does not require an enclosed or heated chamber. Use the manufacturer’s recommended settings and proper bed preparation for reliable adhesion and print quality. Increased airflow can help with cooling on overhangs and detailed features. Proper drying and storage can also help maintain consistent results.
Download the spec sheet for detailed print settings and material properties.
PLA is best suited for cosmetic, prototyping, and low-stress applications. While it offers good stiffness, it is not recommended for mechanically demanding parts or applications exposed to elevated temperatures, prolonged sunlight, or outdoor environments.
PLA is only mildly moisture-sensitive, but drying can improve print quality if the filament has absorbed humidity. Proper storage in a sealed container with desiccant helps prevent moisture absorption and maintain consistent extrusion.
Download the spec sheet for detailed handling and drying recommendations.
Mosaic PLA is ideal for rapid prototypes, architectural models, aesthetic parts, educational prints, props, display components, and form-fit validation. Its matte finish, dimensional accuracy, and low warp make it perfect for visual and design-driven applications.