Materials With
A Second Life
A closer look at how our materials are sourced, processed, tested, and turned into filament makers can trust.
Why Choose Filacorp?
At Filacorp, we believe that sustainability is key, we wish this to be the first choice for all creators using 3D printing. We make it easy for you to make that choice, with no inflated costs along with no compromises towards the quality of your creations.
Our materials are gathered with the highest quality in mind, in collaboration with leading recyclers and their discarded plastic. With years of perfecting our process, we're excited to see you use our flagship materials to bring your creations to life.
RESPONSIBLE RECYCLING
QUALITY MATTER
OPTIMAL RESULTS
How We Make Our Filament
Every spool of Filacorp filament goes through a precise 6 step manufacturing process.
01
DEHYDRATION
The recycled raw material is dehydrated to remove moisture, ensuring optimal filament quality
02
COLOUR PREPARATION
Precise colorants are measured and mixed to achieve the exact shade and consistency
03
EXTRUSION
The material is melted and extruded into a continuous, smooth filament ready for further processing
04
COOLING & DRYING
The newly extruded filament is carefully cooled in a water bath, which stabilises its shape. It is then dried to remove any residual water particles
05
LASER MEASURING
As the filament exits cooling, lasers continuously monitor its diameter. This ensures every spool meets exacting standards for accuracy and consistency.
06
WINDING & PACKAGING
The finished filament is tightly wound onto spools, carefully inspected, vacuum packaged for delivery
Your Plastics Journey
Raw Materials
Our plastic is gathered and reprocessed in Italy.
Starting as unwanted industrial and consumer waste, various PLA & PETG items were carefully collected and Recycled, Reshaping them into the eco-friendly product you can use to Reprint your ideas into reality
Masterbatch
Our environmentally friendly colours are sourced from the United Kingdom.
The coloured pigments are sustainably created, using 100% Green Energy. These additives are then mixed in with our recycled PLA & PETG Pellets to create the vivid colour found in your filament
Manufacturing
Our last step is transforming the high quality recycled materials into our sustainable filament, which is proudly manufactured in Malta.
Using advanced technology, we extrude them into 3D printing filaments while maintaining strict quality control standards
Why Recycled Materials?
Although other companies use standard virgin plastic, we decided to be different. With the growing plastic pollution problem, we aim to reduce past, present and future waste by combining recycling and the growing 3D printing industry
Environmental Benefits
You can help reduce the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans while also promoting a more sustainable future for everyone
rPlastic Quality
rPLA filaments have the same strength and flexibility as non-recycled filaments, while also being more sustainable
Durability
Just as durable, 100% more sustainable. They have high impact resistance making them ideal for use in functional parts and prototypes
Recycled Strength
The strength properties are close to identical when compared to traditional counterparts, but with the added benefit of being more sustainable
Temperature Resistance
Recycled filaments have similar temperature resistance when compared to their non-recycled counterparts
Printing Odour
rFilaments produce less odour, making them a better choice for use in enclosed spaces. This can making 3D printing more healthy experience
Don't Believe Us? Have A Look For Yourself
Both printed on the same printer with identical settings.
