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Recycled rPETG

Recycled rPETG

Recycled Plastics
Chemical resistantStrongFunctionalSustainable

Recycled rPETG is made by reprocessing post-consumer or post-industrial PETG waste. PETG is among the most widely recycled plastics globally, since it's closely related to the PET used in beverage bottles. It generally retains strength, impact resistance, and chemical resistance comparable to virgin PETG, along with the same moderate outdoor and UV limitations; ASA remains the better fit for long-term sun exposure. As with other recycled filaments, batch-to-batch color can vary since different sources are often mixed together, and availability can be less consistent than virgin material depending on recycled feedstock supply. Recycled rPETG suits protective enclosures, storage containers, and mounting brackets where standard PETG would normally be used.

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Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength45–50 MPa
Tensile modulus1550–2000 MPa
Elongation24–28 %
Flexural strength63–65 MPa
Flexural modulus1600–2100 MPa
Density1.27 g/cm³
Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

1000 × 1000 × 1600 mm

Min wall thickness1 mm
Min detail size0.8 mm
Default layer height0.2 mm
Default infill20%
Min embossing0.4 mm
Min engraving0.4 mm
Accuracy± 0.4 mm
Warping riskModerate
Interlocking partsNot supported

Available finishes

Each finish can be combined with the available colors at checkout.

Standard

Standard

23 colors

The standard (as-printed) finish on FDM parts shows the natural texture of layer-by-layer printing. The visibility of the layer lines depends on part geometry and orientation, plus light marks where support material was removed.

Sanded

Sanded

23 colors

The sanded finish on FDM parts reduces the visibility of layer lines compared to the standard finish, though some surface texture generally remains. How much smoothness is achieved can vary depending on the material.

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