08-09-2016: FormFutura released EasyCork filament

The super lightweight composite of PLA and 30% of cork fibers!

On August 9, 2016, FormFutura – Dutch manufacturer of filaments and resins for desktop 3Dprinters, introduced an innovative material based on PLA and cork fibers. EasyCork contained as much as 30% cork fibers, offering an incredibly high volumetric filling. It was not only super lightweight, but also provided impact resistance due to its natural texture and qualities.

EasyCork was a continuation of wood-based filaments. A year earlier, the Amsterdam-based manufacturer had presented three wood-like filaments for FFF 3D printers – Coconut, Olive, and Ebony, which created the EasyWood collection.

EasyCork was very lightweight and based on the company’s EasyFil PLA compound, with binding agents and modifiers added. The infill of cork fibers accounted for approximately 30%, with 1 kilogram of EasyCork containing 300 g of fibers. If you know anything about filament production, then you know that it was a lot... If you don't, believe me, it really was a lot!

The new filament offered cork-like aesthetics and properties such as impact resistance and light weight. It was available in natural dark and light cork colors. What’s more, due to the high cork content, the shade of the color could be changed depending on the temperature of the 3D printer’s nozzle.

The material had an excellent flowing behaviour, thus enabling users to print at high speeds and warp-free.