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Rank #51 · France · Founded 1864

Girard & Cie

Lyon dye house since 1864.

Historic Lyon colour house supplying aniline dyes to French and Italian tanneries.

Location
Lyon, France
Founded
1864
MOQ
From 100 kg
White-label / OEM
Yes

History

Founded in 1864 during the height of the Lyon dye industry.

Craftsmanship

Custom colour matching, archive of 19th-century recipes.

Sustainability

REACH, ongoing low-impact dye programme.

Certifications
  • REACH