# Filament Subscription Services The rigid.ink Club Delivers Assorted 3D Printing Filaments By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-16 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-filaments References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/142378/rigid-ink-club-subscription-box/) & [rigid.ink](https://rigid.ink/pages/rigid-club) The rigid.ink Club is a new kind of [subscription service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-wrinkle-subscription) that gives makers the chance to get their hands on an assortment of [3D printing filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit) for a fee of just £15 per month. With a subscription, members are able to receive an assortment of five filament samples in random colors in either PLA, ABS or a mix of both types. Members also have the chance to sign up as beta testers to receive the newest filament types being developed by rigid.ink ahead of an official release. To engage young makers, rigid.ink encourages people to take pictures of their finished 3D-printed creations and share them on social media for the chance to win prizes like 3D printing pens and larger filament spools. rigid.ink was created by a young group of entrepreneurs who were frustrated with the lack of high-quality filaments on the market. Now, rigid.ink is recognized as the highest rated supplier of filaments on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club) UK. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Subscription Services for 3D Printing Filaments:** A trend of offering subscription services for 3D printing filaments provides makers with an assortment of filament samples and access to beta testing opportunities. - **Engaging Makers Through Social Media Contests:** A trend of engaging makers through social media contests incentivizes them to share their 3D-printed creations for the chance to win prizes. - **Demand for High-quality Filaments:** A trend of increased demand for high-quality filaments creates opportunities for suppliers to provide better options in the market. ### Where This Applies - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can benefit from offering subscription services and engaging makers through social media contests. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can tap into the demand for high-quality filaments and offer subscription services for 3D printing filaments. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend by developing and supplying high-quality filaments for 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition PLA Filament Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-filament-bundles.md) - [3D Printer Color Swatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-print-codex.md) - [Low-Cost Printer Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-all-in-plan.md) - [Low-Cost 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs-creator-series.md) - [Subscription-Based Creator Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-digital-downloads.md) - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md) - [3D Printer Filament Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-filament-dryer.md) - [3D Printing Resource Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printlab.md)