
petG
(Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
This polymer has some amazing properties that make it ideal for a wide range of applications. It has amazing chemical resistance, high strength, and great durability!
Pros & Cons of petG
Ideal applications
PETG is a powerhouse material thanks to its mix of strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It shines anywhere durability and clarity matter—protective machine guards, custom brackets, functional prototypes, high-wear jigs, even food-contact containers when printed correctly. Its impact resistance makes it ideal for shop-floor components that take hits, while its slight flex keeps parts from snapping under load. Because it handles weather and UV better than many plastics, PETG also finds a home in outdoor fixtures, signage, and equipment housings. Whether you're fabricating production parts or iterating designs in the lab, PETG delivers reliability without sacrificing ease of printing.