In the 3D printing industry, a lot of companies are formed by makers who get so frustrated with the products on the market that they decide to create their own – and often end up with a pretty successful business as a result. Such was the case with rigid.ink, formed by a group of young people who got fed up with the lack of quality in much of the filament out there. In 2014, they started their own company, and made sure it was done right, investing in high-quality equipment and raw materials to manufacture a line of filament that they confidently state is the best out there.
In the short time they’ve been in business, rigid.ink has developed an impressively large variety of filaments, from standard PLA and ABS to several specialty offerings, with a larger range of colors than you’ll typically find with most filament suppliers. Want to try them all? That’s where the rigid.ink Club comes in. For £15 a month, subscribers will receive a monthly assortment of five filament samples in random colors; you can choose from PLA, ABS or a mix.
Shipping is free, and each box contains a voucher for free shipping on your next regular order from the company, should you choose to place one. Certain boxes will contain a “golden ticket,” which can be redeemed for T-shirts, discounts, or other prizes. Additionally, members can opt to become beta testers and receive rigid.ink’s newest filaments to try out before their general release.
Right now, only UK residents can sign up for the rigid.ink Club, but if the initiative is successful, I wouldn’t be surprised if the offer opens up to other areas before too long. You can learn more and sign up here. Is this a subscription that interests you? Discuss further over in the rigid.ink 3D Printing Filament Subscription forum at 3DPB.com.