Updated for 2019 With literally thousands of 3D printing filament types and brands - where do you even begin? Invest in a KG of the wrong filament and it won't just be the money you've wasted. You'll say hello to long hours of print failures, nozzle jams and (if you're lucky) ugly prints. Read on, and our collective years of experience with the best 3D filament for printing will steer you through this minefield. Think the quality between 3D printer filament suppliers is all the same? Think again. Now before we get started comparing brands, if you're simply trying to find out which type of filament material you should print with for a specific project, we have a comparison guide here. TL:DR? Just go for PLA, it's a great all-rounder for most prints especially if you're new to printing. !--split3--! Don't find yourself throwing out a small fortune of failed 3D prints, having to start all over again and not knowing where to begin. Oh, wait - that's probably why you're here (sorry for reminding you). We wrote this article to save you time, frustration, and eventually your sanity. That’s why we decided to list 12 of the best 3D printer filament brands, so that you can find where to buy the best PLA filament brand available - or any other material for that matter. Bad filament really can be a false economy. We should know, we’re experts at distinguishing great from good, and the OK to bad when it comes to filament. But first, ask yourself: What do I want from the best filament brand? Before we dive in to what's what, it's worth taking a moment to ask yourself what features or qualities matter most to you. Are you looking for the