PrintOnion Guides

News 3 min read Updated 2026-05-29

Welcome to the PrintOnion blog

Here we share guides, comparisons and tips on 3D printing and filament.

Quick facts

Categories Materials, Comparisons, Troubleshooting
Buy filament From 115 SEK/kg
Filament in multiple colours from PrintOnion

What you will find here

In our knowledge base we gather guides, comparisons and practical tips on 3D printing. All in one place.

Tip: Are you a beginner? Start with our guide to PLA – the easiest material to print with.

Material guides

We cover all the common filament types: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon and more. You will learn about properties, temperatures and what each material is best suited for.

PLA – easy and compostable.

PETG – strong and water-resistant.

ABS/ASA – durable for functional parts.

Comparisons

Not sure which material to choose? Our comparison guides put the materials side by side so you can make the right decision, for example PLA or PETG? and PLA, PETG or ABS?

Tips & troubleshooting

Stringing, warping, poor adhesion? We gather the most common problems and how to solve them, including how to dry damp filament.

Filament in 172+ shades, from 115 SEK

Same price for one spool or twenty. Every colour test-printed, vacuum-packed with a silica gel sachet and shipped from Tibro within 48 hours.

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