ZYLtech Glow-in-Dark PLA Filament

ZYLtech Glow-in-the-Dark Luminous PLA Filament

ZYLtech Glow-in-the-Dark Luminous PLA filament adds a fun, eye-catching glow effect to your 3D prints. In normal lighting, prints have their standard filament appearance, but after being charged with bright light, they come alive in the dark with a luminous glow.

This specialty PLA is perfect for decorations, signs, toys, cosplay details, Halloween projects, ornaments, gifts, night-time displays, game pieces, and novelty prints. Use it anywhere you want to add an element of surprise and make your prints stand out when the lights go down.

For the best glow effect, charge finished prints under direct sunlight, UV light, or a bright LED light. Once fully charged, the glow is most visible in a dark room for approximately 10–30 minutes.

Key Features

• PLA-based filament with glow-in-the-dark effect

• Creates prints that glow after exposure to bright light

• Great for decorations, signs, toys, cosplay, ornaments, gifts, and novelty prints

• Prints similarly to standard PLA

• Works with both Bowden and direct-drive extruders

• Reliable feeding and consistent extrusion

• 1.75mm filament diameter

• 1kg spool

• Dimensional accuracy: ±0.02mm

Color Options

• Haunted Ember: White in daylight / Orange glow in the dark
  A calm, clean daylight appearance that transforms into a warm, fiery orange glow in the dark.

• Stardust Glow: Green sparkle glow in the dark
  A magical glow effect inspired by celestial stardust and sparkling night-sky energy.

Recommended Print Settings

• Extruder Temperature: 200–210°C

• Bed Temperature: 50–60°C

• Nozzle: Hardened steel or stainless steel recommended

• Layer Height: 0.12–0.28mm depending on desired detail and finish

• Print Speed: 40–70mm/s as a good starting range

• Cooling: Part cooling fan recommended

Printing Tips

Glow-in-the-dark filament contains abrasive luminous additives that can wear brass nozzles. For best results, use a hardened steel or stainless steel nozzle, especially if you plan to print more than a small amount.

To get the strongest glow, charge the finished print under direct sunlight, UV light, or at least a bright 60W-equivalent LED light. A small flashlight may not provide enough energy to fully activate the glow effect.

For rainbow or multi-glow colors, strong UV light or direct sunlight is especially important. Green fluorescence is typically the strongest glow color, so if the print is not charged enough, green may overpower the other colors.

Store filament sealed and dry when not in use to help maintain smooth feeding, consistent extrusion, and clean print quality.