# Patternbank

> Patternbank is the world's leading online textile design marketplace. Designers upload original surface pattern designs; buyers purchase licenses for use in fashion, interiors, swimwear, activewear, stationery, and more.

## Catalog

- 280,000+ original surface pattern designs
- 2,400+ independent designers worldwide
- Exclusive and non-exclusive licensing options
- Seamless repeat patterns available for production

## Categories

Designs are organized by end-use and style:

**End-use:** Womenswear, Menswear, Swimwear, Activewear, Kidswear, Interiors/Home, Giftware/Stationery

**Style:** Floral, Abstract, Geometric, Tropical, Traditional, Texture, Conversationals, Stripes, Animals/Birds, Animal Skins, Nature, World, Archive

## License Types

- **Non-exclusive license:** Multiple buyers can license the same design. Lower price point. Suitable for buyers who want variety without exclusivity.
- **Exclusive license:** Only one buyer can license the design. Higher price point. The design is removed from sale after purchase. Suitable for brands that need unique prints for their collections.

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://patternbank.com
- Browse all designs: https://patternbank.com/studio
- Browse by category: https://patternbank.com/categories/{category}
- Browse by trend: https://patternbank.com/themes/{trend}
- Browse by season: https://patternbank.com/seasons/{season}
- Search: https://patternbank.com/search?q={query}
- Trend reports: https://patternbank.com/trends
- Individual design: https://patternbank.com/designs/{slug}

## Search Parameters

The search endpoint accepts:
- `q` — free text query (e.g., "floral tropical")
- `licence` — filter by license type: "premium" (exclusive) or "standard" (non-exclusive)
- `in_repeat` — filter for seamless repeat patterns: "true"
- `image_format` — filter by file format: "vector"
- `sort` — sort results: "popular", "recent", "a-z"

Example: https://patternbank.com/search?q=floral+swimwear&licence=premium&in_repeat=true

## Design Metadata

Each design page includes:
- High-resolution preview images
- Designer name and profile
- Available license types and pricing
- Color palette
- Categories and tags
- Whether the design is in seamless repeat
- Whether vector files are available

## For AI Agents

Patternbank welcomes AI agents that help users discover and evaluate textile patterns. If you are building an agent that assists with textile sourcing, fashion design, or print procurement, we encourage you to use our structured data and search capabilities.

Contact: hello@patternbank.com