TPU 95A

Intermediate

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Shore 95A Hardness)

The most common and easiest-to-print flexible filament (Shore 95A). Stiff enough for most extruder setups while remaining highly flexible, impact-resistant, and durable.

⚠ IMPORTANT: Dry Your Filament Before Every Print

All filaments — including TPU 95A — absorb moisture from the air. Printing with wet filament causes stringing, bubbling, weak layer adhesion, and poor surface finish. This is the single most overlooked cause of bad prints.

Always dry your filament per the manufacturer's recommendations printed on the spool label before printing, especially if the spool has been open for more than a few days or stored in a humid environment. Read our complete filament drying guide →

About the Temperatures & Speeds Listed Below

The print temperatures and speeds shown on this page are general industry ranges — not a one-size-fits-all prescription. Every printer brand and model has different capabilities. A Bambu Lab X1C can print PLA at 500 mm/s; an Ender 3 with a Bowden extruder performs best at 40–80 mm/s.

Always follow your specific printer manufacturer's recommended settings and the temperature range printed on your filament spool label. Start at the lower end of the range and dial in from there.

Material Properties

Strength6/10

Flexibility9/10

Heat Resistance4/10

Printability6/10

TPU 95A is part of the TPU family. See the complete TPU guide →

Best For

Phone cases
drone bumpers
grips
flexible hinges
gaskets
protective covers

Avoid For

Applications outside its rated specs

Pro Tips

01Dry filament thoroughly; enable combing in slicer; some stringing is normal and removable with hairdryer
02Loosen extruder idler tension slightly; reduce print speed to 40mm/s
03Always use thin glue stick layer between filament and bed surface

Print Speed by Printer Tier

Print speeds vary dramatically by printer. The speeds listed in product specs (like "500 mm/s") are maximum capabilities — not recommended everyday speeds. Use this table as a general guide and always follow your printer manufacturer's recommended settings.

High-End (Bambu X1C, P2S, H2D)

Print Speed: 150–300 mm/s

High-acceleration direct-drive systems. Follow manufacturer slicer presets.

Mid-Range (Bambu A1/A1 Mini, Prusa MK4, Creality K1)

Print Speed: 60–150 mm/s

Good performance at moderate speeds. Follow slicer presets for best results.

Entry-Level (Ender 3 series, Bowden extruders)

Print Speed: 30–60 mm/s

Start slow and tune up. Follow your printer manufacturer's recommended settings.

Quick Specs

Print Temp220–240°C

Bed Temp30–50°C

Cost / kg$25–$45

EnclosureNot Required

DryingRequired

DifficultyIntermediate

Drying Note: Even filaments marked "Not Required" benefit from drying if the spool has been open or stored in a humid area. When in doubt, dry it.

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