Ultimaker Nylon Black 2.85 mm is an official engineering-grade filament designed for functional parts that require a combination of toughness, flexibility, and wear resistance that standard PLA and ABS cannot provide. Nylon is an ideal material for living hinges, snap-fit assemblies, cable management parts, gear prototypes, and any component that must endure repeated mechanical stress, friction, or impact without fracturing. The black colour is the most practical choice for nylon applications, offering UV resistance and a professional, industrial appearance.

Nylon is hygroscopic and should be stored in a sealed, dry environment between print sessions to maintain optimal print quality. Printing nylon requires a heated bed, a stable environment, and ideally a dry-box or spool dryer to prevent moisture-induced stringing. Tested and Cura-optimised for Ultimaker 2+ and S series printers. Also available in Transparent (210000001139) for applications where colour neutrality is preferred.

Key features

• Official Ultimaker Nylon Black - engineering-grade filament combining toughness, flexibility, and wear resistance.
• Ideal for living hinges, snap-fits, gears, cable management, and parts subject to repeated mechanical stress.
• UV-resistant black colour with a professional industrial appearance for functional end-use parts.
• Requires dry storage between uses - hygroscopic nature means moisture degrades print quality.
• Tested and Cura-optimised for Ultimaker 2+ series and S series for reliable results.
• Also available in Transparent (210000001139) for colour-neutral functional nylon parts - both 2.85 mm 750 g.

Compatible with: Ultimaker 2+ series, Ultimaker S series (S3, S5)