My parents never felt that I was college 'material'. [=that I was someone who should go to college]
Her boss regards her as executive 'material'. [=as someone who would make a good executive]
The comedian gets his 'material' from things that have happened to him.
(..) What is his game? He just shows up out of nowhere, flashing those legs, carrying a baby around. I get it... you're father material. I mean, I hate kids, but I love dads. So do you always play the man? Uh... yeah. Yeah, most of the time. Oh, that's... that's wonderful. (..)2017 TvShow: Superstore Title: Cheyenne's Wedding Season: 2 Episode 20