MaterialDistrict is a match-making platform in the field of innovative materials, connecting material manufacturers and distributors with creative professionals and providing designers with information about materials.

The categories of materials are:

• Plastics
• Other naturals
• Wood
• Metals
• Glass
• Coatings
• Ceramics
• Concretes
• Natural stones 

There are listings for each material, with tags such as "biobased" or "recycling", making it very easy to find a circular material. Manufacturers and suppliers can promote and sell their goods, and creative professionals can look for the material that is right for their project.