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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3 events, Recognize occupational hazards in your company Our intensive course in Occupational Risk Prevention prepares you to create safer and more productive work environments. Register now Partners Q950 Non-members Q1,050 Modality […] ATS is a trade fair that brings together apparel and textile manufacturers from different countries. The fair exhibits fashion and functional garments for different segments: fashion, sports, casual, functional, as well as a wide variety of fabrics and fibers. Companies from Asia, America, Africa and Europe participate, and buyers from brands and chains such as Amazon, Disney, Gap, Levi's, Lululemon, Macy's, Walmart and Zara. More than 30,000 people have attended ATS fairs; 95% are decision makers and delegations from more than 40 countries participate. During the event there will be networking spaces, business talks and activities focused on consumer trends, sustainability and sourcing in the Canadian market. https://www.appareltextilesourcing.com/ Date: September 26 - 28, Montreal Location:Montreal Fair specialized in home textiles/contract (home textiles), integrated with the ecosystem of Feria Hábitat Valencia. Event of interest for companies focused on bed linen, towels, home, contract/hospitality or suppliers of that segment. Date: 28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026 Location: Valencia, Spain |
4 events,ATS is a trade fair that brings together apparel and textile manufacturers from different countries. The fair exhibits fashion and functional garments for different segments: fashion, sports, casual, functional, as well as a wide variety of fabrics and fibers. Companies from Asia, America, Africa and Europe participate, and buyers from brands and chains such as Amazon, Disney, Gap, Levi's, Lululemon, Macy's, Walmart and Zara. More than 30,000 people have attended ATS fairs; 95% are decision makers and delegations from more than 40 countries participate. During the event there will be networking spaces, business talks and activities focused on consumer trends, sustainability and sourcing in the Canadian market. https://www.appareltextilesourcing.com/ Date: October 29 -1 Toronto. Location:Toronto. Expo specialized in the printing industry (equipment, solutions, suppliers). It is not a garment fair; it is technological for printing and graphic production. Aimed at companies with printing/printing, sublimation, garment decoration or investment in printing technology. https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/ Date: 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2026 Location: NEC, Birmingham, UK | |||||
2 events,Taiwan's textile fair and one of the most relevant in Asia for innovation and sourcing of high-performance textiles and advanced technology. The event focuses on three strategic pillars: sustainability, functional applications such as performance fabrics for sports, outdoor activities, functional fashion, workwear and specialized applications, and smart manufacturing: technologies that integrate digitalization, automation and efficient processes to improve the industry's competitiveness. https://www.titas.tw/en-us Date: October 6-8, 2026 Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan | ||||||
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1 event,Event focused on high-performance textiles, accessories and apparel oriented for fall/winter collections in outdoor, sport, performance and lifestyle. During the event you can compare insulation, climate protection and comfort solutions. Connecting with West Coast brands +350 exhibitors participate and brings together more than 3,000 visitors. Brands that have visited the event in previous years: Nike, adidas, Hoka, Patagonia, Columbia, Vuori, ARCTERYX. Technical presentations, trend forums and networking activities focused on performance and sustainability. https://www.functionalfabricfair.com/ Date: October 26-28, 2026 Location: Portland, USA |
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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.
