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If you are looking for a material with good physical properties, then it would be better to go with PETG over PLA. Unlike PLA, PETG is water-, chemically- and fatigue-resistant. It is also more durable than PLA as well as less stiff. Generally, PETG is seen as a mixture between ABS and PLA. That means, it takes the best qualities of both to a certain degree. For example, PETG is stronger than PLA (though weaker than ABS) and more flexible than ABS (though less flexible than PLA). This, understandably, makes it a popular material as the short-comings of both materials are lessened within PETG. PETG is also known for being more rigid than PLA which also has its own benefits, notably in industrial applications. PETG is more durable over time. And I print it for the same price as PLA.