For over 40 years, ACE Online has been at the heart of the soft furnishings industry, helping businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and manage projects with confidence. Over the decades, the platform has evolved alongside the industry, continually adapting to the needs of retailers, workrooms, and interior professionals.
One of the strongest examples of this innovation is the ongoing partnership between ACE Online and ILIV, one of the UK’s most recognised and respected fabric suppliers.
Together, the two companies are transforming the way soft furnishings businesses source, quote, and order fabrics, making the process faster, smarter, and far more efficient.
A smarter approach to fabric management
In today’s interiors industry, speed and accuracy are critical. Delays caused by outdated stock information, manual administration, or disconnected systems can impact both profitability and customer experience.
That’s why the integration between ILIV and ACE Online has become such a valuable tool for businesses across the sector.
All ILIV collections, including the latest SS26 launches, are now fully integrated into ACE Online’s Stock Check feature. With stock levels updating hourly, businesses can quote customers with confidence, knowing availability information is always accurate and up to date.
This removes the uncertainty that often comes with fabric sourcing and helps businesses avoid costly delays or ordering issues.
Bringing ordering into one centralised system
The partnership goes far beyond stock visibility.
Through ACE Online’s Supplier Ordering module, users can now push ILIV fabric orders directly within the ACE system itself. There’s no need to switch between multiple platforms, manually enter product information, or manage separate supplier logins.
The result is a smoother workflow that significantly reduces administration time.
Key benefits include:
- No manual entry of prices, products, or fabric details
- Instant application of your own mark-ups
- Faster quoting and ordering processes
- Reduced risk of errors and duplicated work
- Improved operational efficiency across teams
By automating repetitive tasks, businesses can spend less time on administration and more time focusing on customers, creativity, and growth.
A partnership built on innovation
The relationship between ILIV and ACE Online began in 2020 with the introduction of web services designed to improve digital access to ILIV’s extensive fabric collections.
Since then, the collaboration has continued to evolve into a fully connected system that supports not only fabric browsing and stock checking, but also Made to Measure services directly within ACE Online.
Today, users benefit from:
- Access to more than 3,500 ILIV fabrics
- Detailed schedules including pricing, products, fullness details, and hem allowances
- The ability to send workroom sheets directly to ILIV
- Regular collection and fabric updates throughout the year
This continuous development demonstrates a shared commitment to supporting the soft furnishings industry with practical, technology-driven solutions.
Supporting the future of soft furnishings
At its core, the ACE Online and ILIV partnership is about helping businesses work smarter.
By streamlining ordering processes, centralising essential tools, and reducing manual administration, the collaboration empowers soft furnishing professionals to operate more efficiently while delivering exceptional service to their customers.
As the industry continues to evolve, partnerships like this show how technology and supplier collaboration can create real value for businesses looking to stay competitive in a fast-moving market.
With over four decades of industry expertise behind ACE Online and ILIV’s reputation for quality fabrics and innovation, this partnership represents a powerful step forward for the future of soft furnishings.
