Considering the following tips when looking for 3D filaments will prevent common 3D printer problems,like clogged nozzles or 3D printer extruder jams, and print output rejects.
Look for filaments with consistent diameter tolerance


The two common diameters of 3D printer filaments, be it ABS or PLA, is 1.75mm and 3mm. Most prefer the 1.75mm because it is lighter per unit length and because it is small, it can be heated faster so you can print faster. Each printer’s extruder is designed to work with one diameter of plastic filament and will not work with the other. Check your printer’s listed specifications or documentation to see which one it uses.


If the 3D filament has an irregular diameter, it will have an “inconsistent extrusion.” This means that the volume of extruded plastic of the 3D printer will be uneven. The software will not adjust itself, rather, it will just keep on printing even if the result is not perfect.


Having a good filament diameter also prevents the extruder from failing, preventing the plastic from getting to the hot end. Your filament suddenly becomes too thin for the tensioning mechanism because the filament is being gripped with insufficient pressure.


Always check for good filament roundness


The filament will always undergo some compression while making contact with the extruder wheel gripping the plastic. This will reduce the roundness of the filament in the process.
When the filament becomes oval, it can lead to extruder failure similar to having an inconsistent diameter does.
Vouch for a spool diameter greater than 100 mm
Some 3D plastic filament users found out that several spool designs can affect the function of the material. By using a relatively small spool (100mm), they found that tightly wound plastic is harder to unspool. This can be affected by the temperature of the plastic when it is spooled by the manufacturer. Some will go through the extra step of letting the plastic cool a bit before coiling.
Most extruder designs require the extruder to pull the filament off the spool that when you reach the end of a tightly coiled spool, the filament becomes brittle,slipping and stripping off your filament in the process. They recommend a spool with an inner diameter greater than 100 mm.