{"id":67586,"date":"2025-11-10T00:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T23:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=67586"},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:42:55","slug":"sustainability-you-can-smell-kexcelleds-new-coffee-tea-and-bamboo-filaments-101120254","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/sustainability-you-can-smell-kexcelleds-new-coffee-tea-and-bamboo-filaments-101120254\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability You Can Smell: Kexcelled\u2019s New Coffee, Tea, and Bamboo Filaments"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think about choosing your 3D printing filament<\/a>, chances are you\u2019re not thinking about how it smells. But now, 3D printing materials manufacturer <\/span>Kexcelled <\/span><\/b>has released a line of filaments designed to please more than just the eyes: the <\/span>K5\u2122 Eco-Aesthetic Series<\/span><\/b>. This new range includes coffee, tea, and bamboo-based filaments that are not only aromatic but also eco-friendly. So, what makes these materials sustainable, and how do they perform in practice?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The K5\u2122 Eco-Aesthetic Series includes three PLA filaments: <\/span>bamboo<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>coffee<\/span><\/b>, and <\/span>tea<\/span><\/b>. Each contains 10 percent recycled waste from its namesake material; bamboo fiber, coffee grounds, or tea residue; reducing the filament\u2019s carbon footprint and promoting a circular economy. An added benefit? The coffee and tea filaments release a subtle, natural aroma during printing, a welcome change from the typical chemical scent of heated polymers<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"

PLA Coffee is available in 3 colors: Light Roast, Medium Roast, and Dark Roast.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Beyond their scent, the filaments also offer natural finishes that appeal to designers seeking organic textures and tones. Think of surfaces that evoke coffee, tea, or wood grain, ideal for aesthetic FDM<\/a> applications.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

A Blend of Nature and Innovation<\/h2>\n

Kexcelled, known for its broad portfolio of high-quality filaments and resins, has been active in the industry for over a decade. The K5\u2122 Eco-Aesthetic Series marks the company\u2019s first foray into sensory filaments and its most sustainability-focused line to date. Unlike other \u201cwood\u201d or \u201cbio-based\u201d PLAs, these materials balance environmental responsibility with a multi-sensory experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bamboo filament, though unscented, offers enhanced mechanical properties thanks to bamboo fiber reinforcement. Possible applications range from home decor and artistic sculptures to sustainable packaging prototypes and educational models. Designers, educators, and eco-conscious brands alike may find inspiration in these materials\u2019 tactile and aesthetic qualities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"

PLA Tea is available in 2 colors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Collaborations and What\u2019s Next<\/h2>\n

The series also represents a noteworthy collaboration in the 3D printing sector. For the tea-based filament, Kexcelled has partnered with tea producer <\/span>Master Kong,<\/span> ensuring a steady supply of recycled tea residue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This new line isn\u2019t just a novelty. It reflects Kexcelled\u2019s broader commitment to sustainability and innovation. The K5\u2122 Eco-Aesthetic Series has already undergone pre-launch testing by partners in the design and creative communities to assess print quality and sensory appeal. The products are expected to hit the market in early 2026.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And for those attending <\/span>Formnext in Frankfurt<\/span><\/b>, visitors can touch, see, and smell the new filaments firsthand at <\/span>Hall 12.1, Stand C22<\/span><\/b>. <\/span>For more information on the <\/span>K5\u2122 Eco-Aesthetic Series, click <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"

PLA Bamboo is available in 1 color.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

What do you think of Kexcelled’s Eco-Aesthetic Series? <\/span>Let us know in a comment below or on our\u00a0LinkedIn<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>pages! Plus, don\u2019t forget to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0<\/span>Newsletter<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to get the latest 3D printing news straight to your inbox. You can also find all our videos on our\u00a0<\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a>\u00a0channel.<\/span><\/p>\n

*All Photo Credits: Kexcelled<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you think about choosing your 3D printing filament, chances are you\u2019re not thinking about how it smells. But now, 3D printing materials manufacturer Kexcelled has released a line of filaments designed to please more than just the eyes: the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6114,"featured_media":67587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27,123,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d-materials","category-formnext","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6114"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67586"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67866,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67586\/revisions\/67866"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}