ZYLtech Rainbow Silk PLA Filament – 1.75mm, 1kg

Create vivid, polished 3D prints with ZYLtech Rainbow Silk PLA Filament. This specialty PLA combines smooth rainbow color transitions with a glossy silk finish, giving decorative models and display pieces a premium look directly from the printer.

Colors change approximately every 6–8 meters of filament, so each print develops a unique progression. Larger models, thicker walls, and higher infill use more filament and generally reveal more of the gradient.

Why You’ll Like It

• Glossy silk finish: Produces smooth, shiny surfaces with strong visual impact.
• Rainbow transitions: Gradual color changes make every print unique.
• Seven colorways: A broad selection ranging from bright pastels to deep, dramatic blends.
• Easy PLA-based workflow: Compatible with most standard FDM/FFF printers.
• Broad extruder compatibility: Feeds on both Bowden and direct-drive systems.

Available Colorways

• Candy Skies
• Celestial Cascade
• New Rainbow
• Psychedelic Silk 2026
• Forest Palette
• Macaron Medley
• Summer Sorbet

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle temperature: 200–230°C
• Suggested starting temperature: 215°C
• Bed temperature: 50–60°C
• Nozzle: 0.4mm standard
• Layer height: 0.12–0.28mm
• Outer-wall speed: Under 80mm/s recommended for the best gloss and layer adhesion
• Cooling: Moderate part cooling recommended

Printing Tips

• Start with a silk PLA profile or a slightly warmer standard PLA profile.
• Use slower outer-wall speeds to improve gloss and surface consistency.
• Higher nozzle temperatures can improve shine and bonding, but too much heat may soften small details.
• Balance part cooling carefully: excessive cooling can weaken layer adhesion, while too little may reduce detail quality.
• Higher infill, thicker walls, and larger models consume more filament and usually show more color changes.
• Store the spool sealed and dry to maintain smooth feeding and consistent extrusion.

Product Specifications

• Brand: ZYLtech
• Material: Rainbow Silk PLA
• Filament diameter: 1.75mm
• Net weight: 1kg
• Dimensional accuracy: ±0.02mm
• Approximate color-change interval: 6–8 meters

Great For

• Vases and decorative objects
• Dragons and articulated models
• Figurines and display pieces
• Signs and artistic lettering
• Toys and desk accessories
• Cosplay props
• Gifts and ornaments

The number, order, and placement of visible colors will vary with model size, infill, wall count, filament usage, and where printing begins within the gradient. Silk PLA is best suited to visual and decorative parts rather than heavily loaded structural components.