Material Bank

Overview

Material Bank is an online platform where design professionals search architectural and interior materials from many manufacturers, review product specifications and technical data, and order physical samples from multiple brands in a single order.

Users narrow searches with filters, including sustainability-related ones such as EPDs and CDPH compliance, and organize products with bookmarks and shared boards that support tags, collaboration with colleagues and export of product details. Samples ordered on weekdays before midnight Eastern time are consolidated and shipped overnight, with the company saying they arrive by 10:30 a.m. the next business day. Returns are free, and returned samples are reused where possible.

An inbox and rep directory let users message manufacturer representatives about product details, lead times and quotes, and order history supports tracking and reordering.

Main capabilities

• Cross-brand materials search with filters
• Free overnight sample ordering
• Boards for organizing and sharing materials
• Messaging with manufacturer reps
• Free sample returns and reuse
• Order history, tracking and reordering

Who it's for

Material Bank is aimed at architects, interior designers and other design professionals, who register with a company email and are verified before ordering. Students and faculty can join with a university email, though students can't order samples. Manufacturers of any size can join as brand partners to reach those specifiers. The service ships to the contiguous U.S. and Canada.

• Architects & engineers
• Suppliers & manufacturers

Pricing

Free

Material Bank says the platform is free for approved design professionals, and sample ordering and returns are free. Its FAQ directs brands interested in joining to its sales team and doesn't publish brand-partner fees.

As listed on Material Bank's website in October 2026. Prices change; check with the company for a current quote.