Creality TPU Black 3D Printer Filament 1kg – 1.75mm

Creality TPU Black is a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane for parts that need to bend, stretch, grip or absorb impact. Where PLA cracks and PETG merely flexes, TPU compresses and springs back — which makes it the material for phone cases, gaskets, seals, printer feet, tool grips and RC tyres.

Black is the standard choice for functional flexible parts — phone cases, gaskets, feet, grips and bumpers. It hides the slight surface texture that flexible filaments leave behind and does not discolour with handling the way lighter TPU does.

Key Features

• Uniform Black: hides surface texture and resists discolouration from handling
• Flexible and Elastic: bends, compresses and returns to shape without cracking or permanent deformation
• Abrasion Resistant: outlasts rigid filaments in parts that rub, grip or take repeated impact
• Excellent Bed Adhesion: sticks readily without glue or spray — often too well on smooth PEI
• Diameter Tolerance: ±0.03 mm for consistent flow and reliable layer adhesion
• Vacuum-Sealed Spool: packed with desiccant to protect against moisture in transit and storage

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 210°C – 240°C (225°C is a reliable starting point)
• Bed Temperature: 25°C – 60°C
• Print Speed: 20 – 30 mm/s — slow speed is the single most important TPU setting
• Cooling Fan: 50%
• Retraction: 0.5 – 1 mm, or disabled entirely — long retractions cause the filament to buckle
• Enclosure: not required

Compatible Printers

A direct drive extruder is strongly recommended. Direct drive machines — the Creality K1, K1C, K1 Max, Ender-3 S1 and V3 series, Bambu Lab and Prusa MK4 — grip the filament right above the hotend, leaving no gap for it to buckle. Bowden printers such as the stock Ender 3 can print TPU, but drop to 15 – 20 mm/s and reduce retraction to near zero. Do not feed TPU through a multi-material tube system; the added resistance causes feed failures.

Why Vexil 3D Labs

Local South African stock. This spool ships from our own shelves in South Africa. No import wait, no customs surprises and no exchange-rate guesswork — you order today and it goes out on the next courier collection, priced in Rand. We carry a wide range of colours and finishes to suit every project, from functional parts to display models.

Quality Guarantee: we stand behind every spool we sell. If your filament does not meet quality expectations — inconsistent diameter, poor layer adhesion or excessive breakage — contact us and we will replace your spool. No hassle, no debate.