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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Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Holy Week off Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday
2 events,
Colombiatex of the Americas
Colombiatex of the Americas
Apparel supplies fair with textiles, machinery, chemicals, digital solutions). Aimed at: textile manufacturers, suppliers of supplies, garment manufacturers, international buyers, designers and distributors.
https://colombiatex.com/
Location: Plaza Mayor, Medellin, Colombia.
3 events,
Obligations 29-89
Obligations 29-89
- Monthly affidavit
- Transformation coefficient
- IGSS electronic payroll and payment voucher
5 events,
Holy Week off Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday
VAT Month of DECEMBER 2025
Inventory report
ISO / ISR quarterly
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
One of the largest European events for fabric and garment sourcing; brings together a large volume of manufacturers/exhibitors.
https://texworldparis.fr.messefrankfurt.com/paris/en.html
Location: Paris, France
3 events,
Premiére Vision Paris
Premiére Vision Paris
Leading platform for fashion materials and services (fabrics, leather, accessories, manufacturing/creative services).
https://paris.premierevision.com/
Location: Paris, France
1 event,
Holy Week off Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday
1 event,
Holy Week off Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday
2 events,
MAGIC, Las Vegas
MAGIC, Las Vegas
MAGIC will hold three trade shows during the first half of the year: Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Nashville. Magic Las Vegas is the main event and here are concentrated the largest number of brands, buyers and categories ranging from: women's fashion, sportswear, athleisure, basics, accessories, footwear.
https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/events/magic-las-vegas/about.html
Location: Las Vegas, USA
1 event,
Holy Week off Thursday, Friday and Holy Saturday
3 events,
MAGIC, New York
MAGIC, New York
It is the MAGIC designed for the commercial rhythm of New York, where many brands do seasonal shopping. This event has a strong focus on women's fashion, contemporary and sportswear.
https://www.magicfashionevents.com/en/events/magic-las-vegas/about.html
Location: New York, USA
VIATT – Vietnam Int’l Apparel, Textile & Tech
VIATT – Vietnam Int’l Apparel, Textile & Tech
Covering the entire value chain (apparel fabrics, home/contract, technical textiles and technologies), it is positioned as the most complete trade fair in the region.
https://viatt.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hochiminhcity/en.html
Location: New York, USA
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.









