1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament - 1 KG - OzFDM

1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament - 1 KG

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1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament - 1 KG - OzFDM

1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament - 1 KG

Sale price  $15.95 AUD Regular price $16.95 AUD
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OzFDM’s PLA Basic 1.75 mm filament is a dependable and easy to use choice for everyday 3D printing. Designed for makers, students, and hobbyists, it offers consistent results and smooth printing without the need for special equipment or complex settings.

Ideal for prototypes, decorative models, and general purpose projects, OzFDM’s PLA Basic provides solid performance and quality at an affordable price. With a consistent 1.75 mm diameter and a wide colour range, it’s a great starting point for reliable prints before stepping up to our slightly advanced PLA+ filaments for higher strength or technical applications.

18 Colours. Endless Ideas.

Built on Colour

Whether you're prototyping, printing functional parts or creating something unique, PLA Basic delivers dependable quality in a colour to suit every project.

Please note: The colours shown and the accompanying HEX codes are provided as a general digital reference only. Actual filament colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions, screen settings, photography and the 3D printing process.

  • Red#BD4442
  • Green#3E6C07
  • Blue#192359
  • Black#1B1B1B
  • Silver#6A6F75
  • Grey#303A3F
  • Gold#D0A33A
  • Yellow#DDB719
  • Brown#905C46
  • Orange#C75311
  • Pink#DD93B8
  • Purple#3F4085
  • Skin#D5C8B4
  • Light Blue#459CCF
  • White#E8EAE5
  • Rose#B43476
  • Cool White#D3D3D1
  • Natural#C8B7B0

Screen colours are a guide only. The finished print varies with lighting, layer height and finish.

Simple Spool, Easy Upgrade

AMS-Compatible? Yes, but...

Every roll of OzFDM PLA Basic is supplied on a thinner, standard spool. While it performs well for everyday printing, those using AMS or multi-material setups may want to mount it on their own external AMS-compatible spool to ensure the best results and consistent feed quality.

If you prefer to skip that step, take a look at our PLA+ range, which comes ready to go on a full AMS-compatible spool for a smoother, more convenient printing experience.

AMS active support shaft assembly showing a premium spool and a basic spool fitted to the shaft

PLA Basic's Performance Profile

  • Highlights PLA’s biggest strengths, such as its very easy printing behaviour, low warping, and smooth surface finish that suits detailed models and visual prototypes.
  • Shows where PLA is less confident compared with tougher materials, including lower impact strength, durability, and heat and UV resistance, making it better for low stress indoor parts.
  • Gives a balanced snapshot that explains why PLA remains a go to, beginner friendly filament for learning your printer, quick concept models, and decorative prints where ease of use matters more than ultimate toughness.
Radar chart of PLA Basic properties: strength, heat resistance, flexibility, durability, ease of printing, UV resistance and moisture sensitivity

Designed for Learning, Creating, and Everyday Use

Easy to Work With

PLA Basic is simple to use and delivers steady, clean prints with very little effort. It is ideal for beginners, classrooms, and hobby projects where ease and consistency matter most.

With smooth flow, low warping, and a tidy surface finish, it performs well on almost any 3D printer using standard temperature settings, with no complicated setup needed.

Great Value and Everyday Performance

OzFDM’s PLA Basic offers dependable quality at a friendly price, perfect for daily printing and learning the ropes.

It handles simple models, prototypes, and creative projects with ease, giving consistent results that look great straight off the bed. It proves that you can still get reliable performance without paying more for advanced materials.

Clean and Consistent Prints

PLA Basic produces smooth layers and neat edges, making it easy to achieve tidy results even on entry level printers. It adheres well to the print bed and cools evenly, reducing the chance of curling or uneven lines.

With reliable performance and a clean finish, it helps bring your designs to life exactly as you imagined.

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications

Each spool of OzFDM’s PLA Basic filament is vacuum sealed with a moisture absorbing desiccant so it is ready to print when you open the box.

Filament weight
1 kg
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Dimensional tolerance
±0.02mm
Spool weight (empty)
150 g
Spool weight (new)
1.15 kg
Spool diameter outer
200 mm
Spool diameter inner (hub)
52 mm
Spool width
65 mm
Package weight
1.3 kg
Package dimensions
210mm x 220mm x 75mm
Drying recommendation
50°C for 5 hours using a filament dryer / food dehydrator.
Storage recommendation
Airtight bag or container with desiccant in a cool, dark and dry area to prevent moisture absorption. For optimal long term storage we recommend drying the filament prior to sealing the filament spool in a vacuum bag with desiccant.
Print Parameters

PLA Basic is an easy printing, everyday PLA that runs well on both open frame and high speed printers. Use the ranges below as a starting point and fine tune for your printer.

Nozzle temperature
190°C - 220°C
Bed temperature
25°C - 60°C
Printing speed
40mm/s - 250mm/s
Support material
PVA , PETG (as support interface)
Mechanical Properties

PLA Basic offers dependable rigidity and strength for everyday models, prototypes and light functional parts.

Tensile strengthISO 527
45~49 MPa
Elongation at breakISO 527
13.5~15.5 %
Tensile modulusISO 527
1000~1100 MPa
Flexural strengthISO 178
69~75 MPa
Impact strengthISO 180
4.5~5 kJ/m²
Physical Properties

PLA Basic has a consistent composition for smooth flow, accurate extrusion and low moisture uptake.

DensityISO 1183
1.25~1.26 g/cm³
Melt flow rate (190°C/2.16 kg)ISO 1133
4~8 g/10min
Moisture absorption (23°C/24h)ISO 62
<0.3 %
Thermodynamic Properties

Like all PLA, PLA Basic softens at relatively low temperatures, so keep printed parts away from hot cars and direct heat sources.

HDT @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)ISO 75
53 °C
Continuous use temperatureIEC 60216
50 °C
Colour Hex Codes
  • Red #BD4442
  • Green #3E6C07
  • Blue #192359
  • Black #1B1B1B
  • Silver #6A6F75
  • Grey #303A3F
  • Gold #D0A33A
  • Yellow #DDB719
  • Brown #905C46
  • Orange #C75311
  • Pink #DD93B8
  • Purple #3F4085
  • Skin #D5C8B4
  • Light Blue #459CCF
  • White #E8EAE5
  • Rose #B43476
  • Cool White #D3D3D1
  • Natural #C8B7B0

Colour codes as listed on the range chart. Screen colours are a guide only; the finished print varies with lighting, layer height and finish.

  • Very clean prints and no issues
  • Great value and holds detail very well
  • Great printing results, just perfect results
Filament (positive)Prints (positive)Service (positive)Quality (positive)Detail (positive)
  • 5 stars: 13 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Luke

product good, mess up with the order sent 1 spool instead of 5, as well as a few magnets missing that still haven't recieved.. not holding my breath

Hi Luke,

Glad that you were happy with the PLA Basic filament and apologies for the mis-pack. I believe that we have fixed this now but please do get in touch with us via our website contact form if not and we ensure you get all your components!

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Joel K.
Cool White
Close by

Fantastic and convenient

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Simon R.
Black
pla

bonza stuff !!

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Peter T.
Green
1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament

Came quickly and good range of colour, prints good :)

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Archie G.
Black
Great value filament

I use this filament to print tabletop miniatures, its great value and holds detail very well. with a 0.2 nozzle and the right settings, i've achieved detail close to that of resin on my bambu labs p1s. overall its great: good performance, very good price.

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Des
White
Friendly service

Have not yet used the filament, but it was at a great price and service was very efficient and friendly.

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S.W.

Bought a boxfull, happy to have heaps on standby

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Al
Black
Fast Delivery and Clean Prints

Bought the PLA basic black, very clean prints and no issues on the bambu x2d.

Thanks for the review Al!

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michael t.
Black
Great PLA

Prints nice, fantastic price!

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Jonathan L.
Black

1.75 mm PLA Basic Filament - 1 KG

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Jason F.
Black
Local product, great quality, decent price

The PLA prints really well, didnt cost a fortune, and was available for pick up in under 24 hours.

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Tim

Fantastic filament

Thank you Tim!

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Tim G.
White
Fantastic service and product quality

Fantastic service and product quality.

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Shannon V.
Black
PLA 1.75MM, GREAT FILAMENT

Great printing results, no tinkering with slicer settings or options, just perfect results

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Ryan
Black
Great product

Product arrived quickly, printed well on standard settings, and all at a very good price.

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