3D4M Base Performance

Hemp PLA Filament.

Print sustainable prototypes and decorative objects with a distinctive, organic surface finish. Natural hemp fibres add stiffness to standard PLA while cutting the carbon footprint on a recyclable carton spool. read further

  • Plant-based and renewable
  • Natural hemp finish
  • Hemp-reinforced stiffness
Hemp PLA Filament, Natural, 750 g, 1.75 mm
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€34.95
€46.60/kg · excl. VAT
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About this material

Hemp PLA: renewable plant-based printing with a distinct natural finish.

This filament combines plant-based PLA with natural hemp fibres to produce an organic, textured surface. It gives printed objects a distinct finish that softens layer lines. This natural look works well for architectural models, artistic designs, and display prototypes.

The hemp content adds more than surface character. The embedded fibres increase stiffness and rigidity compared to standard PLA, and low thermal shrinkage during cooling keeps larger prints dimensionally stable and flat on the bed.

Natural fibre strands pass through the hotend during extrusion, so a nozzle of 0.6 mm or larger keeps the flow consistent. Beyond that it prints with low warping and sticks reliably to standard build surfaces on desktop FDM equipment.

To match its low environmental footprint, we ship this material on a recyclable carton spool inside a cardboard box. It is an accessible, eco-conscious choice for crafting, visual models, and light functional parts.

Hemp PLA Filament

A detailed model of Amsterdam canal houses printed in Hemp PLA. The natural fibre gives a warm, organic finish on fine architectural detail.

Printer settings & data sheets

Forgiving desktop printing with natural hemp fibres.

This filament prints like standard PLA on basic desktop hardware. The natural hemp fibres inside the material pass through the hotend during extrusion, so use a nozzle of 0.6 mm or larger to prevent clogs and keep a steady flow. It bonds reliably to standard build plates with very low warping, and the bed can run cool or unheated depending on the surface.

Getting started.

Fit a 0.6 mm or larger nozzle before you load the spool. The material needs no special machine setup or complex bed preparation; load it into your printer and print on your regular build plate.

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Recommended print settings
ParameterValue
Nozzle temperature190 to 220 °C
Heated bed temperature50 to 60 °C, or unheated
Print speed40 to 80 mm/s
Nozzle size0.6 mm or larger
Empty spool weight
Filament weightSpoolEmpty weight
750 g Cardboard spool 160 g
Measurements & tolerance

Precision-engineered consistency.

Consistent prints start with a uniform filament shape. We continuously monitor diameter and roundness during production. When filament varies in size or loses its round profile, material flow becomes erratic. This causes under-extrusion and weak layer bonds.

Our manufacturing process keeps the cross-section stable across the full spool. Your printer receives a steady volume of material without pressure drops in the nozzle. You get predictable extrusion on every job, so with Hemp PLA you can focus on your design, not your material.

1.75 mm filament
±0.05mm
Diameter tolerance, edge to edge across the spool.
2.85 mm filament
±0.10mm
Diameter tolerance, edge to edge across the spool.
Both diameters
≥95%
Cross-section roundness across the spool.
The production process

Sealed at the source. Never touched by water.*

Unlike manufacturers who cool filament in a water bath, our filament never touches water during production. Moisture inside the material creates bubbles and weakens layer bonding during printing. Water-free production keeps extrusion consistent and bubble-free.

Sealed and ready to print.
We produce on demand. Every spool is vacuum-sealed immediately after extrusion, so it reaches you dry. This process keeps every spool of Hemp PLA ready to print out of the box.

* At times of high demand, and for some variants, production may run on a conventional water-cooled line. Contact us before ordering if you require material produced with our water-free process.

Vacuum-sealed filament spool, straight off the extrusion line

Vacuum-sealed on the production line, before it ever leaves the machine.

Traceability & quality assurance

Precision you can track. From pellet to part.

We produce every spool on demand in our own facility. This gives us direct oversight that mass-produced stock lacks. Your spool comes from a fresh, identifiable batch rather than long-term warehouse inventory. We document the production trail for every run.

Documented, not just shipped.
We keep the production logs for every batch we make. On request, we link a Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet to your specific batch. You get clear data for your spool of Hemp PLA.

About 3D4M

Dutch engineering for parts that define the future.

At 3D4M, we develop and manufacture high-performance thermoplastic filaments for demanding applications across aerospace, defence, semiconductor, automotive, medical research, and industrial manufacturing. We work with engineers, researchers, and manufacturers who need materials that go beyond standard specifications.

Our engineering starts with the machines themselves. We design and build our own extrusion lines around our patented extrusion process, combining material expertise with technology developed in-house. For moisture-sensitive polymers, our air-cooling technology offers a water-free cooling option, allowing us to tailor the production process to the material.

Our production facility is built on a single, uncompromising principle: control. From our extrusion technology to precise diameter monitoring and vacuum-sealed packaging, we control every stage to deliver consistent filament with batch traceability.

Trusted by global leaders
Supporting over 100 universities alongside global industry leaders, we have become a trusted partner to advanced research labs and manufacturers worldwide. We bring together material expertise and Dutch engineering to help turn ambitious ideas into reliable, high-performance parts.

3D4M headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands

3D4M headquarters, Haarlem, the Netherlands.

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Experience the benefits of freshly extruded, water-free filament. Select your required diameter and spool weight in the order panel to initiate our on-demand production process. We ship worldwide, vacuum-sealed and ready.

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