FDM TPU 95A 3D Printing Service
Flexible FDM TPU 95A 3D printing for wear-resistant parts, soft-touch components, cushioning structures, and repeated-bend functional applications.
TPU 95A is a flexible thermoplastic elastomer for FDM printing. It delivers excellent elasticity, tear resistance, and abrasion resistance, making it a strong choice when rigid plastics like PLA, ABS, or PC are too stiff for the application. It is especially useful for parts that must bend, compress, or recover shape under repeated use.
What Is TPU 95A Filament?
TPU 95A filament is a flexible engineering thermoplastic widely used in FDM when parts need elasticity, resilience, and long-term durability. Compared with rigid filaments, it is better for parts that bend, compress, or absorb contact and repeated stress.
Compared with PETG or ABS, TPU 95A is much more flexible and better suited to soft functional parts. It is not the best choice for crisp fine details or rigid structures, but it is highly effective for cushions, straps, seals, sleeves, wear-resistant parts, and flexible end-use components.
Best Fit for TPU 95A 3D Printing
- Shoe soles, uppers, and cushioning components
- Flexible tubes, protective sleeves, and seals
- Watch straps, sports gear, and wearable parts
- Flexible phone cases, gaskets, and anti-impact accessories
- Projects that need repeated bending, resilience, and abrasion resistance
FDM TPU 95A Specifications
Application
Flexible Plastics
Technology
FDM
Price
From $3.50
Build Time
96 – 120 hours
Color
White / Black / Gray / Blue / Translucent
Tolerance
±0.3mm (within 100mm), ±0.4% (above 100mm)
Min. Wall Thickness
1.6mm
Max Size
250mm × 250mm × 250mm
Min. Build Size
30mm × 30mm × 15mm
Surface Note
Prone to stringing and less suitable for fine-detail rigid parts
Why Choose Our TPU 95A Printing Service
- Excellent flexibility and resilience for repeated deformation
- Strong tear and abrasion resistance for wear-prone parts
- Suitable for footwear, protective gear, and soft functional components
- Useful when rigid FDM materials are too stiff or too brittle
- Practical option for cushioning, sealing, and wearable product development
TPU 95A Material Properties
Density
1.21 g/cm³
Melt Flow Rate
1.2 g/10min
Tensile Strength
35 MPa
Elongation at Break
≥800%
Hardness
Shore A 95A
Key Benefit
High elasticity with strong wear and tear resistance
Compare TPU 95A Filament with Similar Materials
| Attribute | PETG | TPU 95A |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Best for balanced strength and moderate flexibility | Best for flexible, elastic, and wear-resistant functional parts |
| Technology | FDM | FDM |
| Price | From $1.20 | From $3.50 |
| Max Size | 250 × 250 × 250 mm | 250 × 250 × 250 mm |
| Tensile Strength | 50 ± 5 MPa | 35 MPa |
| Tensile / Young’s Modulus | 2000 ± 200 MPa | Flexible elastomer / not listed |
| Elongation at Break | 20 – 30% | ≥800% |
| Impact / Flex Behavior | Moderate flexibility and impact resistance | Excellent resilience, tear resistance, and repeated-bend durability |
| Typical Use | Enclosures, fixtures, containers, semi-structural parts | Shoe parts, straps, tubes, gaskets, protective accessories, wearable components |
| Summary | Choose PETG when you need balanced toughness in a mostly rigid part. | Choose TPU 95A when the part must bend, compress, recover shape, or survive repeated contact and wear. |
If PETG, ABS, or PC are too rigid for the part, TPU 95A is the more suitable direction for flexible functional design. It is particularly effective for footwear, soft-touch components, anti-impact accessories, and parts that must tolerate repeated deformation.
Need TPU 95A 3D Printing Parts Fast?
Send us your 3D file and application details. We can help confirm whether TPU 95A is the right choice, or recommend PETG, ABS, PC, or another material based on flexibility, durability, surface requirements, and budget.