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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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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1 event,Trade fair specializing in functional fabrics and accessories for sportswear, outdoor, workwear, athleisure and footwear, which has been held twice a year in Munich since 2008. The trade fair showcases a broad portfolio of technical textiles, specialized fabrics, textile structures, equipment and associated solutions for multiple industries (industrial, textile construction, maritime, automotive, solar protection, etc.). The event brings together around 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and is supported by The Loop digital platform for online collection and sample management. The fair incorporates trend areas and a program of technical conferences (Expert Talks) focused on sustainability and innovation. https://advancedtextilesexpo.com/ Date: November 3-5, 2026 Location: Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. |
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2 events,Main fair of the textile and apparel sector in Peru. It includes machinery, raw materials, accessories, chemicals, training and fashion shows. It is an important pole to do business and learn about technologies of the sector in South America. Aimed at companies exploring LATAM for linkages, suppliers, or regional networking. https://www.expotextilperu.com/ Date: November 5-8, 2026 Venue: Jockey Exhibition Center, Lima, Peru |
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1 event,Direct connection with buyers, brands and distributors throughout Latin America. The event shows an integrated offer of garments, yarns and fabrics from different origins, focused on supplying the Brazilian and regional market, with the possibility of comparing suppliers and qualities. Ideal platform for networking, strategic alliances and business expansion. 1:1 meeting spaces, matchmaking sessions and international visibility. www.cems-apparelsourcing.com Date: November 17-19, 2026 Location: São Paulo, Brazil |
2 events,Established since 2008, ITMA ASIA + CITME is the premier textile machinery exhibition that brings together the strengths of the globally recognized ITMA brand and CITME, the most important textile event in China. https://www.itmaasia.com/shanghai2026/index.html Date: November 20-24, 2026 Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China ITMA (International Textile Machinery Exhibition) is the world's largest textile and apparel technology exhibition, recognized as the "Olympics" of textile machinery. It is held every four years in Europe (next edition: Hannover 2027) and brings together the entire value chain: from fibers and spinning to finishing, sewing, automation and digital solutions. In the last editions it has exceeded 1,500 exhibitors, more than 100,000 visitors and nearly 200,000 m² of exhibition space. https://itma.com/ Date: November 20-24, 2026 Location: Hannover, Germany | ||||
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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.
