Don’t Let Your Filament Go to Waste: Best Practices for Storage

Storing 3D printing filament properly is essential to maintain its quality and ensure the longevity and efficiency of your 3D printer. Filament degradation, due to exposure to moisture, heat, and light, can lead to poor quality prints and printer damage. It’s advisable to store filament at 20-25 degrees Celsius and humidity below 50% in dark, dry environments, away from heat sources. Vacuum sealing or using desiccant packs can preserve filament, and moisture-damaged filament can be revived with tools like filament dryers.