TRANSFORM YOUR MATERIALS
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Accepted & Case-by-Case Materials
Materials we can typically evaluate
Every material is reviewed by project, condition, quantity, and intended use. These categories are common starting points, not automatic approval.
Typically accepted
Billboards, Banners & Signs
Durable large-format materials such as billboard vinyl, banners, event signage, and promotional substrates.
Best for:
Bags, cases, covers, totes, carry goods, and durable sewn products.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, free from hazardous residue, and structurally usable.
Typically accepted
Woven Textiles
Fabric yardage, woven materials, upholstery fabrics, and other textile goods that can be cut and sewn into new products.
Best for:
Bags, pouches, pillows, soft goods, panels, and product components.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, sorted, and free from mold, mildew, strong odors, or contamination.
Typically accepted
Overrun Textiles
Excess fabric, production overruns, surplus rolls, and unused textiles from manufacturers, brands, or institutions.
Best for:
Repeatable product runs, custom goods, internal products, and production-ready options.
Condition needed:
Stored properly, usable by yardage or piece, and not degraded.
Case-by-case
Deadstock & Dormant Inventory
Unused materials or finished/semi-finished goods that are sitting in storage but still have material value.
Best for:
Product development, limited-run goods, corporate gifting, resale products, or custom sewn solutions.
Condition needed:
Usable, accessible, and tied to a clear project goal.
Typically accepted
Webbing, Rope & Cording
Straps, rope, cording, handles, trim, and related durable components that can support sewn goods production.
Best for:
Bag handles, closures, utility products, carry goods, and product details.
Condition needed:
Clean, untangled when possible, sorted by type, and structurally sound.
Case-by-case
Leather Hides
Leather hides, remnants, or usable leather materials that can be incorporated into sewn goods or product details.
Best for:
Accents, reinforcements, handles, small goods, and limited product applications.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, usable, and free from rot, mold, or heavy contamination.
typically accepted
Upholstery & Furniture Textiles
Durable upholstery fabrics, furniture industry offcuts, and textile remnants from manufacturing or design partners.
Best for:
Bags, pouches, home goods, panels, cases, and durable sewn products.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, sorted, and free from foam, staples, contaminants, or unusable backing unless pre-approved.
Case-by-case
Marine Vinyl, Sails & Textiles
Rolled marine textiles, used sailboat sails, vinyl marine fabrics, offcuts, and related durable materials.
Best for:
Bags, cases, totes, carry goods, and durable sewn products.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, free from hazardous residue, and structurally usable.
Case-by-case
Branded Materials & Uniforms
Retired uniforms, branded textiles, event materials, or promotional goods with remaining material value.
Best for:
Internal team products, commemorative goods, corporate gifts, event products, or brand storytelling.
Condition needed:
Clean, dry, sorted, and part of a defined recovery or product project.
Condition Guide
A Good fit or not a fit?
Good fit
Clean, dry, sorted, usable
Clean and dry. Sorted by material type when possible. Free from mold, mildew, strong odors, hazardous contaminants, and heavy soil. Structurally usable and connected to a clear product goal or recovery pathway.
Best when materials are stored well, identifiable, and available in enough quantity for a project.
Start a ProjectNot a fit
Wet, moldy, contaminated, or unsorted
We cannot accept wet or improperly stored textiles, moldy or strongly odorous materials, hazardous or heavily contaminated materials, mixed or unsorted textile waste, general household textile donations, or degraded materials that are no longer structurally usable.
If you are unsure, send photos and details before moving materials.
Ask FirstHow Intake Connects to Projects
Two ways to move forward
The Material Guide helps you understand fit. The next step depends on whether you already have materials or need Public Thread to source recovered materials for a product.
Have materials?
Transform Your Materials
You have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, uniforms, deadstock, or dormant inventory and need to understand what it can become.
Best when the material source already exists.
Transform Your MaterialsNeed products?
Create With Our Materials
You need responsible sewn goods and want Public Thread to source recovered materials that fit the product direction.
Best when the product need comes first.
Create With Our MaterialsBefore You Send Materials
