Why Are More and More Creators Choosing NextShapes Materials?
Why Are More and More Creators Choosing NextShapes Materials?
2025.06.26 
NextShapes, Standard PLA, 3D Printing 
＜5 minute 
Market Trends and Customer Challenges
Recently, a large restock of Labubu collectibles caused secondhand market prices to plummet. A once-hyped hidden model that resold for up to 7,800 RMB dropped back to its original retail price of 99 RMB. This crash shattered resellers’ dreams and helped the designer toy market return to rational pricing.
In 3D printing, a similar trend is emerging—more users focus on actual material performance. NextShapes’ Standard PLA filament has become a trusted choice for creators due to its consistent quality and excellent results.
One customer, passionate about personalized decorative items, was long frustrated by poor printing materials. She tried many brands but struggled to balance accuracy, texture, and finish—until discovering Standard PLA.
Material Advantages and Real-World Application
While crafting colorful ornaments, the customer was amazed by the material’s precision. Standard PLA captured delicate lines and color transitions perfectly, producing sharp, visually appealing models. The smooth, clean surface felt as refined as hand-finished crafts, reducing post-processing from hours to simple cleaning.
During long prints, the filament stayed stable, melting evenly, extruding smoothly, and never clogging. This allowed the customer to focus more on creativity than troubleshooting.
Thanks to Standard PLA, the customer created unique decorative pieces that add charm to life. She enjoys the creative freedom that quality materials bring and plans more inspiring designs ahead.
