dead stock

British  

noun

1. farm equipment Compare livestock

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Example Sentences

The website for the Billie Eilish store says “all merchandise clothing uses residual dead stock from prior productions, organic or recycled polyester or cotton.”

From Los Angeles Times

Grasso uses a mix of fibers — mohair, merino wool, cotton, silk, recycled fibers and dead stock acrylic.

From Los Angeles Times

Grasso typically uses a mixture of fibers — mohair, merino wool, cotton, silk, recycled fibers and dead stock acrylic — to avoid buying too much acrylic yarn, which often ends up in landfills because it is produced in abundance and isn’t used quickly enough, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

After launching mostly with home textiles and making a splash with outerwear constructed out of blankets, Rave Review is now adding dead stock to their materials.

From Seattle Times

Lorde’s outfit, which sold out and is now available for pre-order, was made from dead stock satin by Collina Strada, a label known for its sustainable practices and bright earthy-punk aesthetic.

From New York Times