What PEBA Is & Its Performance
PEBA is a block copolymer combining rigid nylon (amide) blocks and flexible ether blocks, balancing strength with elasticity. In many metrics, PEBA can surpass standard TPU: rebound, lightweight, chemical resistance, low-temperature performance, and fatigue durability.
For example, Fillamentum’s Flexfill PEBA 90A lists a printing temperature of 225–245 °C, low density, and flexibility at –60 °C.
SainSmart’s Rebound PEBA 95A markets a rebound rate of 78% and being 15–20% lighter than TPU.
Step into the next generation of flexible 3D printing with PEBA 90A filament — a breakthrough material that combines nylon’s toughness with polyether’s flexibility. Compared to traditional TPU, PEBA offers 15–20% lower density, 2× faster print speed, and superior rebound elasticity (70–85%), giving professional makers the freedom to create lighter, stronger, and more efficient prints.
Whether you’re prototyping sports gear, engineering functional parts, or pushing the limits of soft robotics, PEBA ensures consistent strength, adjustable via infill, while maintaining unmatched softness and durability.
Compatible with most FDM 3D printing machines.
Specifications
PEBA vs TPU — Next-Gen 3D Printing Performance
Extracted comparison data from image: key printing & material properties.
| Property | PEBA | TPU |
| Density | 1.0 g/cm³ | 1.20–1.25 g/cm³ |
| Elasticity / Rebound | 70–85% | 45–55% |
| Hardness | 90A | 90A |
| Print Speed | 120 mm/s | 55 mm/s |
| Flow Rate | 7.2 mm³/s | 3.6 mm³/s |
| Drying | 80°C / 8 h & 65°C / 15 h | 55°C / 4 h |
| Nozzle Temp | 230°C | 230°C |
| Heated Bed Temp | 40°C | 60°C |
| Structural Strength | Adjustable by infill | Fixed / Cannot adjust |
FAQs
PEBA vs TPU / TPE / ABS / PLA: Strengths & Trade-offs
- Compared with TPU: TPU is mature, easy, cheaper; PEBA offers potential wins in rebound, low-temp behavior, weight, and chemical stability, but its printing difficulty is higher.
- Compared with TPE: TPE is a broad genre of elastic materials; PEBA is in the higher-performance niche.
- Compared with ABS / PLA: ABS and PLA are rigid / structural / prototyping materials; PEBA is for flexible / functional parts. In many designs, they complement rather than compete.
Use Cases & Application Areas
- Cushioning / elastic parts / springs / mounts
- Sporting goods / shoe soles / protective gear
- Robotics / grippers / soft-robot structures
- Automotive / drones / flexible components / seals
- Low-temperature or extreme environment flexible parts
Resource
SainSmart PEBA Filament Profile (Click to learn more)
- Bambu Studio Printer Configuration File
- Sample 3D Models (.STL) for PEBA