TPC
also called TPEE
Thermoplastic Copolyester / Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer
12 products from 7 makers. Bambu Lab does not list this material for the H2C; its published process temperatures are within the printer's limits.
- Tensile modulus (XY)
- 0.048GPa
- 2 products · 0.029–0.067
- Tensile strength (XY)
- 12.7MPa
- 2 products · 7.6–17.7
- Not published:
- tensile strength (Z),
- Not published:
- notched Charpy impact.
- Not applicable:
- HDT at 0.45 MPa.
- Price
- 88CAD/kg
- 2 products · 74–102
TPC / TPEE is a thermoplastic copolyester elastomer. Makers sell it for parts that bend continuously and for soft parts in fashion and healthcare, and its glass transition is -35 °C. On the H2C most products print at 220 °C without chamber heat. Makers warn that it needs a direct-drive extruder and a low print speed, and that it can shed a little powder.
Partly documented Tensile modulus (XY), tensile strength (XY) and price rest on 2 products each and tensile strength (Z) and notched Charpy impact are not published. Each figure is the median of the products that publish it comparably, and beside it the middle half of them; a value on a test bar no document describes as printed, or with no stated test load, is set apart, except a heat deflection of a plastic that cannot crystallise, which its glass transition sets, unless its document points to a moulded or resin bar. Products with an added filler or additive are shown but kept out of the medians.
On the H2C
Printing in full- Nozzle
- 220 °C
- most products that give one
- Bed
- 60 °C
- most products that give one
- Heated chamber
- none needed
- 4 of 12 products
- Drying
- 50–60 °C, 4–16 h
- 7 of 12 products call for it
- Nozzle type
- not stated
No product's setting is beyond the H2C's limits: nozzle 350 °C, bed 120 °C, heated chamber 65 °C.
Among the materials
Against TPU 95A class, TPC / TPEE is 56 % weaker flat, 78 % stiffer and 6 % more expensive. Against TPU 85A class and softer, TPC / TPEE is 3.8 times as stiff, 42 % weaker flat and 52 % more expensive. Among the materials, TPC / TPEE has a high elongation at break (XY) and a low tensile modulus (XY) and tensile strength (XY): each is in the top or bottom quarter of the materials that publish it. Its density and price sit in the middle half.
Against its alternatives, TPC has the highest price and the lowest tensile strength
How does it compare with what an engineer would buy instead?
- TPC: its products' median and middle half
- an alternative
- lowest to highest
- each material's median (top row)
- beyond the scale
Each row is a material, each column a property: the bar is the middle half of a material's products, the tick their median, the hairline their lowest to highest; the ticks above the rows are every material's median.
The figure as a table
| Material | Modulus (XY) (GPa) | Strength (XY) (MPa) | Strength (Z) (MPa) | Notched Charpy (kJ/m²) | Price (CAD/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPC (this material) | 0.048 · 2 | 12.7 · 2 | — | — | 88 · 2 |
| TPU 95A class | 0.027 (0.0166–0.0396) · 11 | 29 (27–34) · 17 | 22 (18.5–22) · 5 | 78 · 1 | 83 · 2 |
| TPU 85A class and softer | 0.0127 (0.011–0.016) · 4 | 22 (17–24.8) · 7 | 8.25 · 2 | 15.3 · 1 | 58 · 3 |
| TPU 90A class | 0.0053 · 3 | 23.7 (12.5–30) · 5 | 10.1 · 2 | — | 75 · 2 |
| TPE, maker-undisclosed elastomer | 0.15 · 1 | 18 · 1 | — | — | — |
| TPU harder than 95A | 0.396 · 1 | 39 (32.3–45.4) · 6 | 18.1 · 2 | 62 · 1 | 47 · 1 |
TPC publishes no tensile strength (Z) or notched Charpy impact.
Where TPC sits among the 15 flexible materials on file
Where is it in the landscape: stiffness against strength, heat resistance against price?
- TPC: median, middle half as a cross
- a TPC product
- an alternative
- another material
- beyond the scale
Tensile strength (XY) against tensile modulus (XY)
MPa
Tensile modulus (XY), GPa, log scale
Grey points are every other flexible material's medians; the alternatives are named.
The figure as a table
| Material | Tensile modulus (XY) | Tensile strength (XY) |
|---|---|---|
| TPC (this material) | 0.048 GPa · 2 | 12.7 MPa · 2 |
| TPU 95A class | 0.027 GPa · 11 | 29 MPa · 17 |
| TPU 85A class and softer | 0.0127 GPa · 4 | 22 MPa · 7 |
| TPU 90A class | 0.0053 GPa · 3 | 23.7 MPa · 5 |
| TPE, maker-undisclosed elastomer | 0.15 GPa · 1 | 18 MPa · 1 |
| TPU harder than 95A | 0.396 GPa · 1 | 39 MPa · 6 |
Mechanical properties
Printed flat (XY), TPC / TPEE typically reaches a tensile strength of 12.7 MPa at a modulus of 48 MPa, and breaks at > 400 % elongation.
TPC's products spread most in elongation at break: the middle half runs 398–425 %
How strong, stiff and tough are its products, and which stand out?
- a product
- set apart: test bar not described as printed, or no stated load
- added filler or additive, kept out of the median
- middle half and median
- beyond the scale
One mark per product on each property's scale (zoomed where its products sit close together, as its label says); the band is the middle half of the products the median counts, and the line the median.
Hover or select a product to find it in every figure; its name opens its card on the Products page.
The figure as a table
| Property | In the median | Median | Middle half | Lowest in the median | Highest in the median | As published | Added filler or additive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation at break (XY) (%) | 4 | 400 | 398–425 | DSM Arnitel ID 2045, 390 | Kimya TPC-91A, 500 | 5 | 2 |
Every TPC product that publishes these values is drawn; each value, with its document and conditions, is on the Products page.
| Product | Tensile strength (XY) | Tensile modulus (XY) |
|---|---|---|
| Kimya TPC-91A | 17.7 MPa | 0.067 GPa |
| DSM Arnitel ID 2045 | 7.6 MPa | 0.029 GPa |
| Fiberlogy FiberFlex Aero | 28 MPanot described as printed | not published |
| Fabru Thermoplastic polyester | 43 MPanot described as printed | 0.2 GPanot described as printed |
| FormFutura FlexiFil | 24 MPanot described as printed | 0.095 GPanot described as printed |
| Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D | 22 MPanot described as printed | not published |
| Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D | 30 MPanot described as printed | not published |
| NinjaTek Chinchilla | 22 MPa | 0.0344 GPa |
| Fiberlogy FiberFlex 40D | 28 MPanot described as printed | not published |
Most TPC products measure 88.5–91.3 Shore A or 30–41.3 Shore D
How hard are its products, on the Shore scale their sheets use?
- a product
- added filler or additive, kept out of the median
- middle half and median
- beyond the scale
The figure as a table
| Property | In the median | Median | Middle half | Lowest in the median | Highest in the median | As published | Added filler or additive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore A hardness (Shore A) | 4 | 91 | 88.5–91.3 | Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D, 81 | Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D, 92 | 0 | 2 |
| Shore D hardness (Shore D) | 8 | 37 | 30–41.3 | FormFutura FlexiFil TPC 30D, 30 | FormFutura FlexiFil, 45 | 0 | 1 |
Every TPC product that publishes these values is drawn; each value, with its document and conditions, is on the Products page.
Not published for TPC / TPEE: strength across the layers and notched impact.
Thermal properties
Its glass transition is -35 °C. As published, Vicat softening is typically 90 °C and melting typically 159 °C.
| Product | Glass transition (Tg) |
|---|---|
| BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse TPC | -35 °C |
| DSM Arnitel ID 2045 | -35 °C |
| NinjaTek Chinchilla | -80 °C |
Not published for TPC / TPEE: HDT at 0.45 MPa and HDT at 1.8 MPa.
Printing on the H2C
TPC softens near -35 °C, below the H2C's 65 °C chamber
What does printing it on the H2C take, and how hot can a part get?
- share of the products that accept each temperature
- what most products accept
- the H2C's limit, and beyond it
- a product
- TPC: its products' median and middle half
- as published, under each sheet's own test
Printing it on the H2C
In service
°C
One temperature axis for the settings a print needs and the temperatures a part meets. A setting's shade is how many of the products whose sheets give a window accept each degree; the H2C's limit closes its row.
The figure as a table
| Setting or property | Most products, or the median | Products | H2C limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nozzle | 220 °C | 10 | 350 °C |
| Bed | 60 °C | 10 | 120 °C |
| Heated chamber | — | 0 | 65 °C |
| Drying | 50–60 °C, 4–16 h | 4 | — |
| Glass transition (Tg) | -35 °C | 2 | — |
| Vicat softening temperature | 90 °C | 3 | — |
| Melting temperature | 155–180 °C | 6 | — |
No TPC product gives a heated chamber window. Windows read from the Bambu Lab Filament Guide are not shaded: the guide speaks for every product that reads it.
| Setting | Most TPC / TPEE products |
|---|---|
| Nozzle | 220 °C most products that give one |
| Bed | 60 °C most products that give one |
| Heated chamber | none needed 4 of 12 products |
| Drying | 50–60 °C, 4–16 h 7 of 12 products call for it |
| Nozzle type | not stated |
Where a product's own sheet is silent, its setting comes from a sheet it shares or from the Bambu Lab Filament Guide; each product's card says which.
What makers say about printing it
Printing advice
It is recommended to lower the print speed and reduce the extruder pressure to ensure a stable, high-quality print.
Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D, maker's product page or guide, p. 1
Moisture sensitivity
Drying conditions: 60°C / 4 hours
Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D, maker's product page or guide, p. 1
More from makers: warping and shrinkage, nozzle wear and adhesion between layers
Warping and shrinkage
Warping: Corners of the print lift and detach from the platform. Advice is to increase the build plate temperature. Wait long enough to allow the heat to dissipate to the top surface of the substrate.
DSM Arnitel ID 2045, maker's product page or guide, p. 3
Nozzle wear
Note that for different nozzle diameters the settings should be changed accordingly.
DSM Arnitel ID 2045, maker's product page or guide, p. 2
Adhesion between layers
The material delivers excellent adhesion in the Z-direction, meaning that the printed layers don’t detach - even with extreme deformation.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse TPC 45D, data sheet, p. 1
Products
12 products from 7 makers; the most from Fiberlogy (4) and FormFutura (3).
- Most documented: Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D, with values for more properties than any other.
These are published values, not recommendations: the selector judges each product against your requirements.
Uses, limitations and chemicals
What it is sold for
The TPC is used in dynamic applications where prolonged constant flexibility is required, such as applications where material is continuously bent becomes.
Fabru Thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC), data sheet, p. 1With Chinchilla, you can create soft, long-lasting printed parts for fashion, healthcare and more.
NinjaTek Chinchilla, data sheet, p. 1Orthopedics and rehabilitation: orthoses, orthopedic insoles
Fiberlogy FiberFlex Aero, maker's product page or guide, p. 1
What makers warn about
Only printable with Direct Drive Extruder - low printing speed
Fabru Thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC), data sheet, p. 1However, printing with FiberFlex 30D filament requires some experience and a printer equipped with a direct-drive extruder, due to the material’s softness, which can pose challenges during filament feeding.
Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D, maker's product page or guide, p. 1
Finish and accuracy
Chinchilla™ flexible 3D printer filament is the softest, best-feeling matte material in the market today.
NinjaTek Chinchilla, data sheet, p. 1Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D is a modern, flexible 3D printing filament that stands out for its matte finish and rubber-like properties.
Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D, maker's product page or guide, p. 1
Chemicals and environment
| Exposure | What makers say |
|---|---|
| UV and outdoor | Described in words, with no rating, in all 3 statements |
Makers rarely give the concentration, temperature or duration: treat them as indications, not design data. Each product's statements are on its card.
Where no maker of these products speaks to an exposure, reference data for plain TPC resin is shown. Fillers, pigments and printing change it, so it does not stand for these products.
| TPC resin | Verdict | Agents |
|---|---|---|
| Acid resistance | limited | Sulphuric Acid, up to 50% (resistant), Sulphuric Acid, above 50% (not resistant), Hydrochloric Acid, 37% (not resistant) and Nitric Acid, 10% (limited) |
| Alkali resistance | limited | Sodium Hydroxide, 20% (resistant) and Sodium Hydroxide, 46,5% (limited) |
| Organic solvent resistance | limited | Acetone (limited), Ethyl Alcohol (resistant), Toluene (limited) and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (limited) |
| Oil and grease resistance | limited | Lubricating Oils (resistant) and Petrol (limited) |
| Water solubility | resistant | Water (70 °C) (resistant) |
| Hydrolytic stability | limited | Water (100 °C) and steam (100 °C) (limited) |
Density and price
TPC / TPEE's density is typically 1,150 kg/m³, the middle half 1,140–1,160 kg/m³, across 10 products. TPC / TPEE typically costs 88 CAD/kg, across the 2 products with a regular price in the sample; the lowest is Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D at 74 CAD/kg. DigitMakers lists Kimya TPC-91A, out of stock when sampled, with no regular price recorded. 3D Printing Canada lists NinjaTek Chinchilla, out of stock when sampled, with no regular price recorded.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Fiberlogy FiberFlex Aero | 166 CAD/kg |
| FormFutura FlexiFil TPC | 102 CAD/kg |
| Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D | 74 CAD/kg |
Regular prices, never sale prices, from 9 Canadian shops and 10 foreign shops, sampled 10 Sep–20 Oct 2026, not live; shipping and tax are not included.
Other properties, as published
14 more properties are published, each under its own sheet's test conditions, so they are listed, not ranked.
The 14 properties, lowest to highest
| Property | Products | Lowest–highest |
|---|---|---|
| Tear strength | 4 | 95–115 kN/m |
| Tensile stress at 10 % elongation | 4 | 2–5 MPa |
| Tensile stress at 5 % elongation | 4 | 1–3 MPa |
| Water absorption | 4 | 0.04–0.8 % |
| Melt mass-flow rate | 2 | 11.7–20 g/10 min |
| Mould shrinkage | 2 | 0.4–0.95 % |
| Elongation at yield | 1 | 20 % |
| Flexural stress at conventional deflection | 1 | 2.6 MPa |
| Melt volume-flow rate | 1 | 39 cm³/10 min |
| Moisture content | 1 | 1 % |
| Tensile strain at strength | 1 | 500 % |
| Tensile stress at 100 % elongation | 1 | 4.41–7.85 MPa |
| Tensile stress at 200 % elongation | 1 | 5.39–8.83 MPa |
| Tensile stress at 300 % elongation | 1 | 6.37–9.81 MPa |
Sources
32 documents from 8 publishers (16 data sheets, 11 makers' product pages and guides, 4 safety data sheets and 1 printer document), read 10 Sep–5 Oct 2026. Each value on TPC / TPEE's Products page names its document and page, and links to the original.
Bambu Lab, H2C Filamant Printing Guide (the H2C's printer guide): print settings for 12 products.
Every document (32), by publisher
| Publisher | Documents | Values | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberlogy | 16 | 65 | 4 |
| FormFutura | 6 | 22 | 3 |
| NinjaTek | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Kimya | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| DSM | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Fabru | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| BASF Forward AM | 1 | 4 | 1 |
- Bambu Lab, H2C Filamant Printing Guide | Bambu Lab Wiki
- BASF Forward AM, Ultrafuse TPC 45D
- DSM, Arnitel ID 2045 TPC: Property Data (Provisional)
- DSM, Recommendations for3D printing — Arnitel ID2045
- Fabru, Thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC)
- Fiberlogy, FiberFlex 30D
- Fiberlogy, FiberFlex 40D
- Fiberlogy, FiberFlex Aero - Fiberlogy
- Fiberlogy, FiberFlex Aero Filament
- Fiberlogy, MattFlex 40D
- Fiberlogy, Safety Data Sheet: FIBERFLEX 30D
- Fiberlogy, Safety Data Sheet: FIBERFLEX 40D
- Fiberlogy, Safety Data Sheet: MATTFLEX 40D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex 30D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex 40D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex 40D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy FiberFlex Aero
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D
- Fiberlogy, TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Fiberlogy MattFlex 40D
- FormFutura, FlexiFil
- FormFutura, FlexiFil TPC 30D
- FormFutura, FlexiFil TPC 40D
- FormFutura, Technical Data Sheet FlexiFil TPC 30D
- FormFutura, Technical Data Sheet FlexiFil TPC 40D
- FormFutura, Technical Data Sheet FlexiFil™
- Kimya, Filament - Kimya
- Kimya, TPC-91A Kimya technical data sheet
- NinjaTek, Chinchilla 3D Printer Filament (75A)
- NinjaTek, Chinchilla™ Technical Specifications
- NinjaTek, NinjaTek® Chinchilla™ Safety Data Sheet