Formlabs Nylon 11 distinguishes itself from other plastics in that it is not made from petrochemicals, but from castor oil harvested from the Ricinus schrub. Nylon 11 is therefore a bioplastic.
Nylon 11 is much more resistant to deformation than Nylon 12, making it ideal for parts used by people such as:
- Prosthetics
- Orthoses
- Sports equipment: ski clips, protective equipment
Nylon 11 is also available as an carbon fiber reinforced material. As an alternative to Nylon 11, Formlabs also offers Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough.
Bio-compatibility
- Non-cytotoxic (ISO 10993-5:2009)
- Non-irritating (ISO 10993-10:2010/(R)2014)
- Non-sensitizing (ISO 10993-10:2010/(R)2014)
Printing tips
Buildchamber atmosphere
Nylon 11 requires an inert atmosphere to print effectively. This is possible in the Formlabs Fuse 1+ thanks to its special gaz connector and a nitrogen supply via a gas cylinder or a generator such as the FLAIRMO N2G-15C.

















