How AALAY Prints with Corn-Starch PLA

What we print with, and why

Every AALAY object is printed in one of three primary materials. Each was chosen not for performance, but for *responsibility*:

• **Corn-starch PLA** — a plant-based bioplastic, industrially compostable, low-energy to print. Used for our matte ceramic and sandstone finishes.
• **Recycled PETG** — sourced from post-consumer bottle flake in Tamil Nadu. Used for high-strength pieces.
• **Bio-silk translucent resin** — a plant-derived resin that mimics the optical qualities of hand-blown glass. Used for our translucent pendants and chandeliers.

What we don't use

We do not print in ABS. We do not use spray-on finishes. We do not lacquer. We do not ship in plastic foam. The objects you receive come packed in raw cotton, craft paper, and corrugated cardboard — all recyclable, all Indian-made.

A note on waste

Additive manufacturing is, by nature, low-waste. We still generate support material and offcuts. We send every gram back to our pelletiser, where it is re-extruded into a slightly muted secondary colour — used for our Studio line of display pedestals and care kits. Nothing leaves the studio.