Protects build plate Compatible with ABS, PLA, HIPS, PET+, brick, wood, and flexible (TPE) filaments (sold separately) Installs much easier than masking tape or films typically used and with fewer chances of air bubbles Heat resistant and durable, can be reused for many consecutive builds and you can use different filament materials without the need to change the printing surface Creates an optimal bond between the 3D printed object and build surface that maximizes the chances your object will be held in place for the duration of the print and then allow for clean and easy removal of the object from the build surface