{"product_id":"creality-soleyin-ultra-pla-1kg-1-75mm-almond-purple","title":"Creality Soleyin Ultra PLA, 1kg, 1.75mm, Almond Purple","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a run of desk organisers, a classroom set of models or a batch of gift pieces in a soft pastel colour, and you need every spool to behave the same way on the printer. Cheap PLA that varies in diameter or arrives damp turns a simple job into blobs, under-extrusion and reprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreality Soleyin Ultra PLA in Almond Purple is a 1.75 mm \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polylactic_acid\"\u003epolylactic acid (PLA)\u003c\/a\u003e filament held to a ±0.02 mm diameter tolerance, wound neatly and vacuum-sealed with desiccant. It prints from 30 to 300 mm\/s on most 1.75 mm FDM printers, at the same 190 to 230°C you already use for PLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe result is a light lilac print with consistent extrusion, at a price point that suits everyday and volume printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.75 mm ±0.02 mm | 1 kg net | Almond Purple pastel | 30 to 300 mm\/s | 190 to 230°C nozzle | Vacuum-sealed with desiccant | Fits most 1.75 mm FDM printers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Creality Soleyin Ultra PLA Almond Purple is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHobbyist makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a colour that looks good straight off the plate, without painting. Almond Purple gives figurines, planters, phone stands and home décor a soft pastel finish, and the tight ±0.02 mm tolerance means fewer surprises halfway through a spool. It prints on stock PLA profiles, so you can load it and go. Example: print a set of four pastel plant pots in a single overnight run on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-ender-3-v3-se-3d-printer\"\u003eEnder-3 V3 SE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSchools and makerspaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners need a forgiving material that prints without fumes, heated enclosures or adhesive. Soleyin Ultra PLA prints at 45 to 60°C bed temperature with low warping, is made from plant-based raw materials and carries RoHS and REACH documentation. A distinctive colour also helps you sort class projects at a glance. Example: a Grade 9 technology class prints 25 name tags and keyrings in one session, each one ready to collect when the bell rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel colours sell well on gifts, party favours and personalised items, but margins on those products are thin. A budget-friendly PLA that runs at up to 300 mm\/s on tuned machines keeps cost per part down and output up. Consistent winding reduces tangles that stop unattended prints. Example: run 60 pastel cake toppers across three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-k1c-3d-printer\"\u003eK1C 2025\u003c\/a\u003e printers in a single shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets Soleyin Ultra PLA Almond Purple apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiameter you can trust spool after spool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtrusion is only as consistent as the filament going into the extruder. Creality holds Soleyin Ultra PLA to a ±0.02 mm diameter and roundness tolerance on the 1.75 mm nominal size. That keeps flow steady through the hot end, so wall thickness, dimensional accuracy and surface quality stay even from the first metre to the last. It also means a flow calibration you run on one spool carries over to the next, which saves time when you run several colours or reorder in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed headroom when your printer has it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filament is rated from 30 to 300 mm\/s. On a bed-slinger running conservative profiles, it simply prints like a good PLA. On a fast \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fused_filament_fabrication\"\u003efused filament fabrication\u003c\/a\u003e machine with a high-flow hot end, you can push towards 300 mm\/s for draft parts and larger batches. Creality recommends a calibration print for flow and retraction before running above 200 mm\/s, and full part-cooling fan at 100%, so overhangs and bridges set before the next layer arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArrives dry and stays tangle-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hygroscopy\"\u003ehygroscopic\u003c\/a\u003e, so it absorbs moisture from the air, and damp filament causes stringing, popping and rough surfaces. Each spool is vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack, so it reaches you dry. Creality's automated winding lays the filament in neat, even rows, which reduces the knots and crossovers that cause failed prints hours into a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical strength for everyday parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreality lists a tensile strength of 45.5 MPa, a flexural strength of 70.7 MPa and an elongation at break of 12.9% in the X-Y direction. That puts it in line with good-quality standard PLA. It is stiff and dimensionally stable, well suited to models, enclosures for indoor electronics, display pieces and light-duty fixtures. As with all PLA, avoid parts that sit in a hot car or carry constant load in direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing between Soleyin Ultra PLA and Hyper PLA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Creality PLAs on 1 kg spools. Choose by speed and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFilament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRated speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSoleyin Ultra PLA (this spool)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e30 to 300 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eEveryday printing, pastel colours, cost-sensitive batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-hyper-pla-filament-1kg-1-75mm-black\"\u003eCreality Hyper PLA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHigh-speed formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaximum-speed profiles on K1 and K2 series printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications of Soleyin Ultra PLA Almond Purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNozzle temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e190 to 230°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e45 to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePrint speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e30 to 300 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePart-cooling fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended build surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePEI or carbon crystalline silicon (glass) plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompatible printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMost 1.75 mm FDM printers, verified on Creality Ender, CR and enclosed series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePLA (polylactic acid), plant-based raw materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAlmond Purple (pastel lilac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDiameter tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e±0.02 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.25 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e45.5 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFlexural strength (X-Y)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e70.7 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eElongation at break (X-Y)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e12.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRoHS, REACH, MSDS available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGross weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1.29 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePacking size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e210 x 210 x 70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVacuum-sealed with desiccant, automated neat winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCreality (Soleyin range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3301010600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e6977905741274\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCRE817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support for Soleyin Ultra PLA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock Creality filament locally and courier it nationwide across South Africa, so you are not waiting on international shipping for a colour you need this week. Any spool defect is handled directly by our team in South Africa under our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. You can add other colours from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Filament+1_75mm+PLA+Creality\"\u003eCreality PLA range\u003c\/a\u003e, plus nozzles and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printer-spare-parts\"\u003e3D printer spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e, to the same order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Soleyin Ultra PLA Almond Purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Soleyin Ultra PLA better than Creality Hyper PLA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot better, but different in purpose. Soleyin Ultra PLA is Creality's value line for everyday printing up to 300 mm\/s, with a wide range of pastel colours. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-hyper-pla-filament-1kg-1-75mm-black\"\u003eCreality Hyper PLA\u003c\/a\u003e is formulated for the fastest profiles on K-series printers. For most models and gifts, Soleyin gives you the same print quality at a lower cost per kilogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I print Soleyin Ultra PLA at 300 mm\/s?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on a printer with a high-flow hot end such as the K1C or K2 series. Run a flow and retraction calibration first, raise the nozzle towards 220 to 230°C for high speeds and keep the part-cooling fan at 100%. On bed-slinger printers, 100 to 150 mm\/s gives cleaner results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Soleyin PLA blobbing or extruding unevenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture or too low a nozzle temperature are the usual causes. Some owners report rough extrusion and blobs on fast printers. Dry the spool at about 50°C for four to six hours in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-space-pi-filament-dryer\"\u003eCreality Space Pi Filament Dryer\u003c\/a\u003e, then raise the nozzle temperature in 5°C steps and re-run a flow calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store an opened spool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore it sealed with desiccant away from humidity and direct sun. PLA picks up moisture over weeks in open air, especially in coastal areas such as Durban and Cape Town. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-filament-vacuum-storage-kit\"\u003eCreality Filament Vacuum Storage Kit\u003c\/a\u003e keeps opened spools print-ready between jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you stock Soleyin Ultra PLA locally in South Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we hold Creality filament at our Centurion and Boksburg stores and ship nationwide by courier. You can collect in store or have it delivered, and our local team can help you choose print settings for your printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099007213855,"sku":"CRE817","price":299.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/CRE817.png?v=1793618090","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-soleyin-ultra-pla-1kg-1-75mm-almond-purple","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}