NIT: filament overview, who it suits and print cost calculation
NIT (Production Company "NIT" LLC) is a Russian filament manufacturer based in Volgograd, on the market since 2014. Unlike imported brands, NIT spools are made domestically, which simplifies logistics and reduces exposure to exchange-rate swings and customs delays for shops sourcing locally.
Material range
| Line | What stands out |
|---|---|
| PLA (base, High Speed, Matte, Pastel, Silk) | a wide texture range for everything from functional parts to decor |
| Glow-in-the-dark PLA, multicolor | niche options for gifts and decorative prints |
| PETG (base, Matte, Pastel) | the staple engineering plastic, moisture-tolerant in storage |
| ABS | the classic choice for functional parts |
| PA-6 / PA-612 (nylon) | high strength; hygroscopic — dry before printing |
| TPU (75A / 90A / 95A / 60D) | flexible filament across several Shore hardness grades |
| OrtoNIT, NIT-Composite | specialty and composite lines |
Who it suits
- Shops that value availability and predictable lead times without waiting on customs clearance.
- Anyone printing across multiple plastic types — the range covers both basics (PLA/PETG/ABS) and engineering materials (nylon/TPU) under one maker.
- Budget-conscious jobs where price and availability matter more than a premium brand name.
What to keep in mind
- NIT makes no printers — hardware depreciation must be calculated separately, per your printer's brand.
- The engineering lines (nylon, some TPU) are hygroscopic — skipping the pre-print drying raises the scrap rate, and with it the real cost of the job.
- The specialty series (OrtoNIT, NIT-Composite) cost more than the base lines — compare pricing only for the same material type.
Pros and cons
Pros: domestic manufacturing and predictable logistics, broad plastic-type coverage under one brand, affordable pricing on the base lines, its own specialty series.
Cons: no printers of its own, the engineering lines need a dryer for stable results, less brand recognition outside Russia compared to top international names.
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With filament — unlike a printer — what goes into the job cost is not depreciation but material price per gram, taken from the model's sliced weight and the spool price. For the hygroscopic lines (nylon, TPU), add drying time and electricity as their own expense line, exactly as you would for the same materials from any other brand — see the PETG and nylon guides.