Polymaker PVA print temperature and settings
The settings Polymaker publishes for its PVA: 215–225 °C at the nozzle and 25–60 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Polymaker's recommended nozzle range is right in line with the typical PVA across the 3 PVA lines we track (median 215–225°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 215–225 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 25–60 °C | |
| Density | 1.13 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 3 PVA lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Polymaker sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm | 2.85 mm |
|---|---|---|
| 750 g | ≈ 276 m | ≈ 104 m |
Printing PVA
Full PVA guide →A water-soluble support material, paired with PLA on multi-material printers so supports wash away.
1 Polymaker PVA colors
- PolyDissolve™ S1 (PVA) Natural
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Polymaker PVA at?
Polymaker lists 215–225°C at the nozzle and 25–60°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of Polymaker PVA?
About 368 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.13 g/cm³.
How many colors does Polymaker PVA come in?
1 in the data we track, including PolyDissolve™ S1 (PVA) Natural.