The study focuses on the composites of polylactic acid and bentonite as well as corona electrets based on them. The paper explores rheological, electrical, physical and mechanical properties of the composites as well as the effect of corona charging on their properties. Differential scanning calorimetry was used to assess transition temperatures in the compositions. Surface potential, electric field strength and effective surface charge density were measured. Optimal performance was shown by the compositions of polylactic acid with 4% bentonite.