Based on the real printing experience shared by customer T.
If you've been curious about flexible PLA but worried that it might be difficult to print, you're not alone.
One of our customers, T, recently tried YXPOLYER Flex PLA for the first time and shared his experience after printing several successful projects on a Bambu Lab P1S.
Here's what worked for him 👇
🖨️ Printer Setup
Printer: Bambu Lab P1S
Build Plate: Textured PEI Plate
Filament Drying: Dried to approximately 10% humidity before printing
Filament Feeding: External spool holder
Because of how soft the material is, the user chose not to use the Bambu Lab AMS 2 Pro. Instead, he fed the filament directly from the external spool holder and found it to be the better option.
⚙️ Print Settings
The user started with TPU print settings and adjusted them according to the recommended temperature range.
Nozzle Temperature: 220–240°C
Bed Temperature: 40–60°C
According to him, the material printed beautifully right from the start and required very little trial and error.
🧵 First Prints
His small calibration cube came out clean, and the tennis ball he printed turned out perfectly.
Despite the softness of the material, he experienced:
✅ No feeding issues
✅ No extrusion problems
✅ No failed prints
✅ No misprints
He only needed to gently use a blade to help remove the supports from the build plate.
🎾 An Unexpected Dog Toy
Originally, the printed tennis ball was only intended as a test print.
But according to the user, his dog quickly discovered it and decided to claim ownership.
He was pleasantly surprised by how durable the print felt and found it sturdy enough for everyday use.
💬 Final Thoughts
What impressed the user most was that YXPOLYER Flex PLA combines the easy-print characteristics of PLA with a level of flexibility that opens up many possibilities for functional and creative projects.
As a first experience with flexible filament, it exceeded his expectations, and he is excited to continue experimenting with it.
"If you have a compatible printer, I would definitely recommend giving it a try."
Have your own Flex PLA settings or projects?
Share them in the comments below 👇
