Order by midnight ET. Get your samples by 10:30 a.m. Always FREE.
Material Bank is the world's largest material platform for design professionals. With 700 top brands and 35 categories all in one place, it's where architects, designers, and builders search, sample, and specify materials. Powerful tools are built into every part of the platform, making it easier for design professionals to do their work. Order samples by midnight ET and they arrive by 10:30 a.m.the next morning. Free for design professionals.
Yes, Material Bank is free for design professionals. It is free to sign up and samples and delivery are free.
Design Professionals: Use your company-affiliated email address; an approval process will follow to verify your status. Note: Public domain emails (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or shared company emails (info@, designer@, etc.) will delay approval. Manufacturers and Brand Reps: Use your company-affiliated email address. To become a new brand partner, visit brands.materialbank.com. Students and Faculty: Use your university-affiliated email address.
Millions of packages saved: Consolidating samples into a single box saves excess packaging. Since 2019, eight million packages have been eliminated. Sample Return Program: Over 1.8 million samples recirculated since 2019; over half a million pounds diverted from landfills. Climate Impact Program: Free program for firms with 10+ members supporting sustainable design journeys. Climate Pledge & SBTi: Committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Carbon Neutral Shipping: 100% of sample packages offset since October 2020.
Yes. Material Bank carries eco-friendly, sustainable, and recyclable building materials across flooring, tile, textiles, wallcovering, and more. Use filters to explore materials by sustainability specifications
Material Bank's search is built around how design professionals actually work. Find what you need in seconds. Upload any image and instantly find materials to match. No paid placements, no boosted results, just the most relevant match to your search.
Try more specific keywords and apply filters to narrow results. If you still can't find what you need, connect via the Support button or contact support@materialbank.com.
Contact support via the Support button. The team will transfer your account to be used for projects with your new firm.
Material Bank has samples from 700 top brands, including Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, TileBar, Porcelanosa, Momentum, Tarkett, and more across paint, flooring, tile, textile, wallcovering and more.
You can order as many samples as your project needs, though certain materials or large quantities may have limitations. Please sample responsibly to help reduce waste. If unable to order a material, reach out via the Support button.
Yes, Brand Partners are sent your order details and contact information for Brand Reps to follow up with you. This helps design professionals and brands easily connect on project needs.
Your Brand Rep is the best resource for library requests and can provide support tailored to your firm's needs."Contact Rep" buttons are located on each Product page, Brand page, Projects page, and in your Order History. If you don't have an assigned Rep, use the Support button for help.
The team works hard to ensure product data is complete and accurate. Perform your own due diligence and speak directly to your Brand Rep to verify product details before purchasing.
Yes, orders can be canceled within 15 minutes of being placed. Go to Order History and select 'Modify Order' and then 'Cancel'. If you missed the window, use the Support button and the team will do their best to catch it before it ships.
Yes, returns are free and all samples are processed with the goal of reuse. Visit materialbank.com/returns to learn more and request your pre-paid return label.
FedEx PRIORITY OVERNIGHT:
• Mon–Fri by midnight ET → Next business day by 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday before 8:00 p.m. ET → Monday by 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday after 8:00 p.m. ET → Tuesday by 10:30 a.m.
FedEx GROUND: All orders delivered in 2–5+ days.
Anywhere within the contiguous United States and Canada. You can ship to your home, office, or directly to your client.
Most items are in stock and can ship overnight. If a sample is not in stock, the brand fulfills directly within 2–5+ days. Use the Ships Overnight filter to find in stock items.
Yes, Material Bank ships throughout Canada in addition to the entire contiguous United States.
No. All orders ship via FedEx, which cannot deliver to USPS post office boxes.
From the Orders page, click 'Track Order' after processing. For earlier tracking, contact support@materialbank.com or the Help Chat. For brand-direct shipments, contact the brand.
Yes, addresses can be changed within 15 minutes of placing the order. Go to Order History and select 'modify order'. If you missed the window, use the Support button and the team will do their best to catch it before it ships.
Material Bank operates a fulfillment center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, which enables overnight delivery across the contiguous United States and Canada. Order by midnight ET and samples arrive by 10:30 a.m. the next morning.
Material Bank connects Brand Partners with 100,000+ (and growing) vetted design professionals who are actively working on projects in the United States and Canada. Learn more about joining Material Bank here.
Small, medium, and large material manufacturers across categories including Textile, Paint, Flooring, Wallcovering, Furniture, Architectural Products, and more.
140,000+ members, including architects, designers, and builders across hospitality, workplace, healthcare, education, residential, and more, as well as corporate designers from Fortune 500 companies.
Contact sales@materialbank.com.
"Contact Rep" buttons are located on each Product page, Brand page, Projects page, and in your Order History.
Reps will be assigned based on location. If the Rep assigned is not the Rep that you normally contact, you can change your Rep when you on "Contact Rep" by opening the email dropdown.
No, the University Program is for curriculum study and does not allow sample ordering. University Program participants are encouraged to contact Brand Partners directly. Bulk samples are available for participating schools contact universityprogram@materialbank.com.
Select the "Student or Educator" option in the registration form and use your school-issued email address for membership approval.