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Each year, millions of tons of valuable materials are "lost" — left in storage, overlooked, or sent to landfills before ever being used.
We Turn Deadstock Into FoundStock
The FoundStock certification authenticates deadstock — unused excess materials that never made it to market — so they can be traced, verified, and put to use by brands and designers.
Control Union and Peterson conduct third-party audits, bringing global expertise in material certification.
Each material is independently audited for origin, condition, and compliance with our certification criteria.
Qualified materials are officially certified by the FoundStock Standard and made available for purchase.
New products are created with FoundStock-certified materials, made with trust and traceability.
A digital record and QR code make it easy to share the material’s journey and impact with customers.
Built on Trust, Backed by T.R.A.C.E.
At FoundStock, we ensure every step, from excess material to finished product, is managed responsibly, so you can TRACE how excess materials are given a new purpose.
Transparent Supply Chain
Every FoundStock-certified material has a documented and verified journey throughout the supply chain for full traceability.
Responsible Operations
FoundStock partners with companies that take ownership of their impact through environmental care, fair labor, and accountability.
Approved Origins
We ensure that materials are genuine, unused, and responsibly sourced, proving their origin and reason for surplus.
Careful Handling
Materials are stored, labeled, and transported securely to maintain quality and integrity throughout the supply chain.
Externally Audited
Each certified material is validated through third-party audits, ensuring credibility and compliance with rigorous standards.
Traceable, Verified, and Ready to Power Your Next Creation
From limited drops to low-waste collections, bring your vision to life with FoundStock-certified materials.
Join Industry Leaders In Shaping the FoundStock Standard
FoundStock connects creators across the material world to bring unused resources back to life. Join leading brands to redefine the value found in excess.
Expanding the Future of Certified Excess
FoundStock is more than textiles—it's the foundation for a new standard of certified excess across industries and materials. We are expanding to include more industries, more material types, and more opportunities to bring unused resources back to life.
Your Questions Answered
Deadstock refers to unused, pre-consumer textile materials, such as yarns, fabric rolls, or raw goods, that were produced but never used, shipped, or sold. This also includes unfinished items that were developed for a specific purpose but were set aside or discarded before fulfilling that purpose, and have been held in storage for at least 90 days.
FoundStock certifies unused, surplus textile materials that never entered the market. This includes full-width fabric rolls, and yardage that were produced but not used. The Standard applies exclusively to pre-consumer materials—not post-consumer items, trims, cuttings, returns, or partially used stock. While certification is currently limited to textiles, we may expand into other material categories in the future.
A FoundStock Scope Certificate is valid for 24 months from the date of issue, provided that the organization maintains compliance with the Standard.
The Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels reflect the depth of traceability and documentation provided by the certified organization. While all levels meet FoundStock’s core requirements, higher levels offer more detailed information—such as environmental or quality data—that supports stronger sourcing decisions.
Only the organization certifying the materials needs to undergo the FoundStock audit. However, if you're using FoundStock Certified Materials in a product and want to use the FoundStock name, logo, or tag, you'll need claim approval and a Transaction Certificate to verify the material’s origin and authenticity.