Vestex - Apparel and Textiles of Guatemala
About VESTEX
Industry's impact on the country's economy
Why Guatemala?
Strategic location that mitigates risks. 3-day delivery in sea transit from Miami!
Guatemala produces a wide range of apparel and textile products including: yarn, yarns, textiles and high-quality outerwear, casual clothing, children’s clothing, sportswear, uniforms and workwear.
Services
Market Access
Vestex offers a customized guide for exporters – local producers, facilitating the understanding and effective application of trade agreements and rules of origin in their exports.
Environmental
Vestex offers advice on compliance with international product requirements, national environmental legislation, monitoring and promotion of global environmental and sustainability trends and certifications.
Apparel Sourcing Show
The Apparel Sourcing Show is the only textile trade show dedicated to the Apparel and Textile industry in the DR-CAFTA region. The event showcases key players in the sector to generate new contacts, customers and suppliers.
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VESTEX advises on the content of the Decrees that govern the operations of companies in the apparel and textile sector, including requirements, benefits, obligations, figures, among others, in order to avoid or reduce the risk of contingencies and thus promote the responsible development of these.
Laboral
Permanent advice, promotion and dissemination of local and international labor legislation. Turning labor issues into a competitive advantage for companies in the sector.
Commercial Promotion
VESTEX promotes the capabilities of the apparel and textile industry through its international network of contacts and its participation in international events. We support international companies, brands and retailers interested in exploring Guatemala as a sourcing destination by linking international demand with the companies that make up the supply chain in the country.
Korean Sector
Exclusive services and continuous support to Korean entrepreneurs, providing them with advice and industry information in their native language.
Occupational Health and Safety OHS
Vestex performs consulting, measurements, surveillance and monitoring of industrial hygiene conditions at work. As well as the execution of the program of prevention of accidents and occupational diseases.
Sector Directory
Directory of the Apparel and Textile Industry in Guatemala with all the subsectors spinning, dyeing, weaving, laundry, finishing, garment making, hosiery, hosiery, narrow fabrics, machinery and suppliers.
Memberships
Would you like to join Vestex? Join the apparel and textile sector as a member of Agexport within the VESTEX commission and receive the support of institutions with more than 30 years of experience in exports.
Invest in Guatemala
Due to the growing interest of global companies in exploring nearshoring and new diversification strategies, VESTEX is supporting investors from their prospecting phase to the start of their operation in Guatemala.
Calendar of events
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Events
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3 events,FOCUSED ON COMPANIES IN GUATEMALA THAT WANT TO BUY FROM COLOMBIA Fair focused on home textiles, decoration and interior design with products such as: bedding, bath, curtains, upholstery and decoration; opportunity to see regional proposals and novelties adapted to the Latin American market. https://heimtextilcolombia.com/ Location: Medellín, Colombia It is a more compact MAGIC (2 days), with a focus on immediate purchases. It is usually attended by buyers interested in products available quickly, so it has a greater emphasis on networking and quick purchases. https://www.magicfashionevents.com/events/magic-nashville/about/ Location: Nashville, USA |
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3 events,International textile/apparel exhibition and chain actors (oriented to networking and European regional market. Aimed at companies looking for contacts in Portugal/Europe (medium-sized buyers, importers, agents), and want to explore opportunities. https://intertexportugal.com/ Date: May 19-21, 2026 Venue: Exponor, Porto Portugal Main European trade fair for printing and signage, relevant for textile printing, sublimation, digital, etc. (it is not a clothing trade fair; it is technology/printing supplies) Aimed at companies focused on graphic tees, printing on garments, printed textiles, printing workshops, or that are evaluating technological investment. https://europe.fespa.com/es/global-print-expo Date: May 19-22, 2026 Location: Barcelona, Spain |
3 events,The fair exhibits everything from yarns and fabrics to finished garments and specialized inputs for the industry. Some categories are: men's, women's and children's apparel; casual and dress wear (leisure wear and formal wear); active wear and performance wear; intimate apparel; denim; knitted and woven fabrics; cotton, linen and other fibers; yarns; leather goods and garments; hardware; bridal collections and home textiles (curtains and other home products). International buyers with a focus on Canada, such as: retailers, brands, importers and distributors, will attend the fair; an opportunity to position itself as a supplier of textile and apparel products for North America. https://canadatextileapparelexpo.com/ Date: 22 -23 May 2026 Location: Edmonton, Canada |
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Funtejer
Created in 2011 with the objective of projecting ourselves socially as VESTEX to provide humanitarian assistance, especially in the impact areas of the apparel and textile sector.
AIT
The AIT was created by VESTEX with the objective of providing the businessman a place where he can find comprehensive support and specific knowledge to professionalize, promote compliance during their production processes. As well as, to train its human resources, to continue being competitive and agile.
Productivity
At VESTEX we promote the development of talent in the textile and apparel industry in Guatemala. Through strategic alliances, we offer seminars, courses and training that respond to the demand for skilled labor, strengthening the skills of operators, middle management and managers.
Sustainability
VESTEX Guatemala integrates sustainability into its strategic axes through several key initiatives that align with the three pillars of ESG, working on key issues such as environmental, labor and OHS compliance.
The only textile fair in Central America that brings together the entire supply chain of the textile and apparel industry, demonstrating capabilities and competitive advantages to international customers, regional trends and new business opportunities with local partners.
