Material Bank is a platform that allows design professionals to search, sample, and receive material samples from hundreds of brands—all in one place.
1. Search and discover materials
Material Bank brings together thousands of materials from hundreds of brands in a single platform.
You can:
Search across multiple brands at once
Use filters to quickly narrow results
View detailed product information, including specs and performance data
This replaces the need to search across multiple manufacturer websites or showrooms.
2. Save and organize your selections
As you browse, you can save materials using tools like:
Projects
Boards
Other workspace tools
These help you organize materials by project, concept, or client and keep everything in one place.
3. Order samples in one place
When you're ready, you can order samples from multiple brands at once.
Add items to your cart
Place your order in a single step
Orders placed before midnight (ET) are processed together
Material Bank consolidates your selections into one shipment, even if they come from different manufacturers.
4. Receive samples overnight
Most samples arrive the next business day.
Orders placed by midnight (ET) typically arrive by 10:30 AM the next day
All samples are shipped in a single box
Shipping is free for approved design professionals
If a sample is not in stock, it may ship directly from the brand and arrive later.
5. Collaborate with brands
When you place an order, your project information is shared with brand partners.
This allows brands to:
Understand your project needs
Provide relevant recommendations
Follow up with additional support if needed
You can also contact brands directly through Inbox.
6. Return samples (optional)
Returns are not required, but they are encouraged.
You can request a return label from your account
Returned samples may be reused to reduce waste
Material Bank’s system is designed to reduce excess packaging and support more sustainable sampling.
Why designers use Material Bank
Material Bank simplifies the sampling process by:
Bringing multiple brands into one platform
Delivering samples overnight in one box
Providing tools to organize and share materials
Offering a free and efficient way to source materials