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Yet Another Customisable MOLLE Tag

Yet Another Customisable MOLLE Tag — 3D Printed EDC

Why I Like It

Anyone who’s run shared gear in a group — team training, a deployed kit room, a family pack rack — knows how quickly unmarked gear turns into a guessing game. MOLLE tags solve that instantly, and this design solves it with customizability built in. Your name, callsign, unit designator, or any short string of text can be embedded directly in the file before you ever hit print.

The “Yet Another” in the name is self-aware — there are plenty of MOLLE tag designs out there. What makes this one worth using is its combination of solid MOLLE integration and a flat, readable face. The stitching channels are properly sized for standard PALS webbing, and it sits flush against the substrate without tilting. Small details, but they matter when you’re mounting it on a carrier you’ll actually wear.

For customization: use any slicer with text-to-mesh capability (Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer all work) and add your text as a debossed modifier on the face. Run a filament color change at the text layer for high-contrast readability without painting. Material: ASA if this tag will live on outdoor gear, a plate carrier, or anywhere it sees UV exposure. PETG for indoor or low-light kit. Three walls, 20% infill — this is a display and ID piece, not structural. Fast print, permanent result.

What Filament Should You Use?

Here’s a quick breakdown of the three most common filaments for EDC gear so you can pick the right one for your setup:

Filament Hardness UV Resistance Durability Best For
PETG Medium Fair High Everyday indoor/EDC carry, food-safe prints, flexible-tough balance
ABS High Poor High Rigid structural parts, heat-resistant applications (e.g. car/glove box gear)
ASA High Excellent ☀️ Very High Outdoor EDC, belt/bag attachments, anything exposed to sun or weather

TL;DR: Use PETG for most EDC prints — easy to work with and tough enough. Use ASA if the piece will live outdoors or in direct sunlight. Use ABS if you need maximum rigidity and heat resistance and have an enclosure on your printer.

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