Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals and sustainable solutions, has entered into a partnership with Lilienweiss to offer its colour management services directly across Europe from January 2026. The collaboration enables brands, retailers, suppliers and mills to benefit from shorter lead times, lower transport costs and easier access to Archromas full portfolio, including the award winning Colour Atlas by Archroma.

Through the partnership, Lilienweiss will provide regional distribution and tailor made colour standard creation. Based in Stuttgart, the company operates the only European textile colour management provider combining an in house dyeing laboratory with colour standard production. This structure allows customers to receive verified physical and digital colour references with technical precision and faster delivery.

Combining expertise and sustainability

According to Chris Hipps, Head of Archroma Colour Management, both partners pursue the same goal: to reduce the time and cost involved in colour development while minimising environmental impact. The partnership reflects Archromas sustainability vision, The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World.

Peter Maier, CEO of Lilienweiss, emphasises that the collaboration establishes the worlds largest network for colour management solutions. The Stuttgart based team works closely with creative and production departments throughout Europes fashion, home and textile industries, supported by Archromas global technical and chemical expertise.

Delivering measurable value for brands and mills

Founded in 1928, Lilienweiss has over 20 years of experience in dyeing, finishing and colour management. Together with Archromas international platform, it offers the European textile industry a unified, sustainable and technically verified route from colour concept to finished article enabling greater precision, process efficiency and environmental responsibility in every hue.