Flexible PLA printing

Flexible PLA is sold for bendable parts that conventional rigid PLA cannot comfortably handle. Possible uses include sleeves, grips, bumpers, and compliant covers. The name does not establish its chemical formulation, hardness, elastic recovery, or equivalence to TPU 95A. Verify whether the spool is actually labeled flexible PLA, TPE, or another flexible blend before assigning a material preset. Do not use high-temperature drying without a product specification. Make two small sleeves with different wall counts: wall thickness often changes perceived flexibility more than a small infill change. Keep spool rotation easy and avoid unnecessary tube bends.