MATERIAL WITNESS / An UNSPUN Institution
Frequently Asked Questions
A short reference for the EXHIBIT 01 drop. If your question isn't here, write to hello@materialwitness.co.
The drop
- What is MATERIAL WITNESS?
- A two-piece editorial drop by COMMON HOLD × UNSPUN — a heavyweight cotton shirt and four hand-finished silk scarves, in response to the ongoing fight against HIV. 500 numbered units total. Once they're gone, the EXHIBIT closes.
- Is everything really limited?
- Yes. EXHIBIT 01 is a fixed edition of 500 across all pieces. Each shirt and scarf is numbered and ships with a certificate of provenance. There will not be a restock.
- When does it ship?
- Shirts and the archive print ship starting August 14, 2026 from Dallas, TX. The silk scarves are delayed at the manufacturer and are not currently for sale — a new date will be announced once we receive their update.
The silk release
- When do the scarves release?
- The release is delayed. Our manufacturer has pushed production and has not confirmed a new date, so the four EXHIBIT 01 silk colorways are not on sale. Join the waitlist on The Silk and you'll be first to receive the new date.
- Can I buy a scarf now?
- No. The scarf pages are preview and waitlist only until the manufacturing update is received.
- How many scarf colorways are there?
- Four colorways, each cut as a 35 × 35 in / 90 × 90 cm silk square.
Sizing & materials
- How does the shirt fit?
- EXHIBIT 01 is cut intentionally oversized in heavyweight cotton jersey. If you're between sizes and want a closer fit, size down. Detailed measurements are on the shirt page.
- How should I care for the silk?
- Dry clean only, or hand-wash cold with a pH-neutral silk wash and line dry away from direct sun. Iron on the lowest setting from the reverse. Full care notes are in the packaging guide.
Shipping & returns
- Where do you ship?
- Worldwide. Domestic (US) shipping is included in the listed prices. International orders may incur duties at delivery, calculated by the destination country.
- What's your return policy?
- All sales are final on limited editions. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, we'll make it right within 14 days. Full details on the returns page.
Where the money goes
- Where do proceeds go?
- Proceeds support AIDS Walk South Dallas, Texas Pride Community Foundation, Florida-based ADAP rapid-response work, and World AIDS Day coalitions. If you'd rather give directly, 100% of donations to the COMMON HOLD HIV Response Fund route to those same coalitions — donate via Givebutter.
Still stuck?
- Who do I email?
- Reach the studio at hello@materialwitness.co. We try to reply within two business days.