Best 3D printer filament for every job

Which filament to use for the job in hand, with our picks, what to avoid and popular filaments for each.

• Best filament for car parts ASA ABS PC PA6 The best 3D printer filament for car parts, inside and out: ASA, ABS, PC and nylon, and why PLA warps in a hot car.
• Best filament for heat resistance PC PA6 ASA ABS PEI The most heat resistant 3D printer filaments, from ASA and ABS at 95–100 °C to PC and nylon, with what each needs to print.
• Best filament for miniatures PLA The best filament for printing miniatures on an FDM printer: PLA for crisp detail, matte finishes and nozzle tips.
• Best filament for outdoor use ASA PETG PCTG TPU The best 3D printer filament for outdoor use: ASA for sun and heat, PETG for easy prints, TPU for flexible parts.
• Best filament for supports PVA HIPS The best support filament for clean prints: water-soluble PVA for PLA, HIPS for ABS and ASA, and interface tricks.