{"id":894,"date":"2026-07-29T20:26:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aline3d.nl\/?post_type=kb_article&#038;p=894"},"modified":"2026-07-29T20:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:26:53","slug":"what-are-the-products-made-of","status":"publish","type":"kb_article","link":"https:\/\/aline3d.nl\/nl\/knowledge-base\/what-are-the-products-made-of\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the products made of?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c59cdd0\" data-block-id=\"c59cdd0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">What are your products made of?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-23d9f63\" data-block-id=\"23d9f63\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">All Aline3D products are made from <strong>PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)<\/strong>, a high-quality engineering plastic that offers an excellent balance of strength, durability, and safety for everyday household use.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5b710ae\" id=\"why-do-we-use-petg\" data-block-id=\"5b710ae\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why do we use PETG?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d0d9378\" data-block-id=\"d0d9378\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">We carefully selected PETG because it performs significantly better than many other common 3D printing materials, like PLA, for products that are used daily.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9a30351\" data-block-id=\"9a30351\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">PETG offers several important advantages:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-b13a191\" data-block-id=\"b13a191\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-c209a6a\" data-block-id=\"c209a6a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Strong and durable<\/strong> \u2013 It can withstand everyday use without becoming brittle.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-de710b3\" data-block-id=\"de710b3\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Impact resistant<\/strong> \u2013 PETG is less likely to crack or break if it is accidentally dropped or bumped.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-079f357\" data-block-id=\"079f357\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Slightly flexible<\/strong> \u2013 Instead of snapping under stress, PETG has a small amount of flexibility that helps improve its durability.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-f46a80d\" data-block-id=\"f46a80d\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Moisture resistant<\/strong> \u2013 It is not affected by occasional contact with water or humidity.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-3352110\" data-block-id=\"3352110\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-b13a191\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\"><strong>Long-lasting<\/strong> \u2013 PETG maintains its strength and appearance over many years of normal use.<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6d9d66d\" id=\"why-not-pla\" data-block-id=\"6d9d66d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why not PLA?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-38f9769\" data-block-id=\"38f9769\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">PLA is one of the most common materials used in 3D printing because it is inexpensive and easy to print. However, it softens at relatively low temperatures and is more brittle than PETG.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bc266e9\" data-block-id=\"bc266e9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For functional products that are handled regularly, such as our chair accessories and stroller adapters, we believe PETG provides a much better combination of strength, reliability, and longevity.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-84955e8\" id=\"is-petg-safe\" data-block-id=\"84955e8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is PETG safe?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0d7feec\" data-block-id=\"0d7feec\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">PETG is widely used in many consumer products because of its durability and stability. While our products are <strong>not intended for use as toys or as food-contact items<\/strong>, PETG is an excellent choice for functional household accessories.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d52645a\" data-block-id=\"d52645a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">As with any plastic product, avoid exposing it to open flames or extreme heat.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-98339c1\" id=\"will-petg-last\" data-block-id=\"98339c1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Will PETG last?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ffb12aa\" data-block-id=\"ffb12aa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Yes. Under normal indoor use, PETG is an extremely durable material. Your Aline3D product is designed to provide years of reliable service without becoming brittle or losing its strength.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-abc3f9e\" data-block-id=\"abc3f9e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you have any questions about caring for your product or its material properties, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/aline3d.nl\/nl\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"381\">contact<\/a> us. We&#8217;re always happy to help.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are your products made of? All Aline3D products are made from PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol), a high-quality engineering plastic that offers an excellent balance of strength, durability, and safety for everyday household use. Why do we use PETG? 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