About ColoriLab Custom Color 3d Filaments



1. Determining & confirming the color to match. Please provide the color reference as the color code as well as what color library is it part of, etc. Is it a RAL colour? Is it a paint color from a house paint brand, etc? 


2. The minimum order filament quantity (MOQ) we can make is now 2 Kg of filament (excluding the weight of the spools, packing, etc). So, 2Kg or more. However, it is best practice to order 5Kg or more per custom 3d filament.
Note about MOQ: 

The machines producing 3d filaments are big and they require a great quantity of material to reach the optimal: temperature, pressure, color mix, etc. Consequently, small quantities of custom 3d filaments should be considered "prototype" filament, as a first step towards production filament grade. Ordering a quantity of custom filament larger than 25Kg allows reaching better filament parameters and thus produces a more "production grade" customized 3d filament. This also allows for a lower price per Kg of filament (economy of scale).


3. Lead time: depends on how busy the production lines are. 

3.1. At least 15 processing working days to create the color and to make the sample. This usually includes shipping, but excludes any holidays, etc.

3.2. The mass production may require about one month. Again, it depends on how busy the production lines are. This may include shipping, but excludes any holidays, etc. To be confirmed when ordering.


In more details, small orders require the following lead time, usually:
Around 5 work days to produce the 3d filament;
Around 2 to 4 work days to process to shipping;
Delivery transit time depends on your choice of shipping channel during checkout (When available: Air express [4 to 8 work days], Postal service [10 to 18 work days], Ocean freight [20 to 40 work days])

To save on delay, it is better to plan for fewer and larger orders. This has also the advantage of allowing for a very affordable ocean freight shipping, which currently starts as small as 9 filament spools of 1Kg each.
This can be quoted over: www.colorilab.com


4. Spool formats: We can make 1Kg (standard plastic spools). Other spool formats requires special orders and additional fees; as 2Kg or 3Kg or 5Kg spool formats.


5. The price per Kg of filament, for the custom color filament, is the same as for our other filaments (to keep things simple). So, simply add any same-polymer 3d filament to your online shopping cart (i.e.: PLA filament only or PETG 3d filament only, etc) to obtain a ballpark total quote. Shipping fees are to be confirmed based on your preference. 


* Any prices, limits, minimums & fees are subject to change.



6. When contacting us or ordering online, please provide the following information: 

7.1. The dimensions and weight of your sample piece. (A 2"x2" sample piece would be closer to the minimum useful sample size. A larger sample allows taking numerous measurements. Hence, a better color reading.)

7.2. Do you need the sample piece to be shipped back to you or not? 

7.3. Is it a metallic color? Any other color features?

7.4. Any other pertinent information?



Let us know if you have questions about ColoriLab Custom Color 3d Filaments.