Vestex

STATISTICAL UPDATE REPORT CARD
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Guatemala)
STATISTICAL UPDATE REPORT CARD
LABOR AFFIDAVIT

Obligations 29-89
2026-02-27, 2026-03-27
Monthly affidavit
Transformation coefficient
IGSS electronic payroll and payment voucher

VAT Month of JANUARY 2025
2026-02-28
General
Small contributor

*Runs from February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
EMPLOYER’S REPORT
PAYROLL 29-89

TEXHIBITION ISTANBUL
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-06
International fair specialized in fabrics, yarns and textile accessories. The event is held twice a year (March and September). The event brings together more than 500 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors from more than 100 countries in categories such as flat and knitted fabrics, yarns, accessories, denim, embroidery, printing and synthetic leather, and has specific areas for trends, innovation, denim and circularity.
Connection with international buyers from Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, North Africa and the Middle East.
https://www.texhibitionist.com/en/hakkimizda
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

EXINTEX
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13
International textile chain fair that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, brands and buyers from more than 25-30 countries with more than a thousand stands. It allows exhibiting from fibers and fabrics to machinery, chemicals and technological solutions to a professional B2B audience. The fair exhibits a comprehensive offer of fibers, yarns, fabrics, home textiles, garments, technical textiles and machinery.
The event includes conferences on sustainability, trends, technology and innovation.
https://exintex.com/inicio
Location: Puebla, Mexico

Risk management compliance: The importance of the work permit
2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00
Permits to work are essential in the management of high-risk tasks, as they function as a control mechanism to verify that hazards are identified and safety measures are complied with before and during the work.
Virtual at no cost
Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Register here

ISR FEBRUARY 2026
2026-03-13
Monthly
Withholdings

Intensive Course: Occupational Risk Prevention - March 2026
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00
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
Hybrid

Start
March 13
Time
20 hours
Intensive course

Diploma
Valid for registration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Taught by
Dr. Marco Aurelio Urizar

Addressed to:

Occupational Health and Safety Monitors
Workers with specific preventive functions

Graduate profile:
At the end of this course, the graduate will have the professional competencies that will allow him/her to analyze and study the different preventive measures, both at individual and collective level, that must be used in Risk Prevention in the tasks and processes of the clothing and textile sector.

Duration: 20 hours
Contents: 4 modules
Basic Concepts on Occupational Safety and Health – 4 hours

Basic concepts of risk prevention
Basic concepts: work and health
Damages and consequences derived from work
Occupational accidents and occupational diseases
OHS legislation, legal framework. Rights and obligations

Identification of occupational hazards and risks – 6 hours

Classification of occupational hazards
Risk identification and assessment methods

The control of workers’ health (SVS) – 6 hours

Basic concepts of epidemiological surveillance: What is it?
Industrial safety basics and preventive disciplines
Basic concepts of ergonomics and psychosocial risk. Stress, musculoskeletal, assessment tools.

Prevention management and first aid in the company – 4 hours

How to manage an occupational health and safety plan 1 hour
First aid and use of first aid kit 3 hours

Register here

Intensive Course: Occupational Risk Prevention
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00
20-hour course in which you will obtain the skills to analyze risks in the work areas and propose preventive measures.
Hybrid – Members Q950 – Non-members Q1050
Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Register here

Particulate matter and emissions.
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
Learn the difference between particulate matter measurements and air quality emissions.
Presented by the Guatemalan Center for Cleaner Production
Virtual at no cost
Carlos Recinos
Register here

Performance Days
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-19
Trade fair specializing in functional fabrics and accessories for sportswear, outdoor, workwear, athleisure and footwear, held twice a year in Munich since 2008. Aimed at European and global brands. It showcases high-performance fabrics, technical inputs and sustainable innovations. It has more than 500 exhibitors from over 30 countries. The fair places a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, with trend areas and a program of technical conferences (Expert Talks). . Strategic event if you want to grow or position yourself in products of higher technical value.
https://www.performancedays.com/
Location: Munich, Germany

IGSS Payroll FEBRUARY 2026
2026-03-20
Month of February 2026

VAT Month of FEBRUARY 2025
2026-03-31
General
Small contributor

Income tax computation report
2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00
SAT Annex – 1411
annual obligation decree 20-89

Annual income tax return
2026-03-31 08:00 - 17:00
Year 2025

Morocco Fashion Style & Tex
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-05
Fair oriented to fashion, textiles and textile machinery. for Africa and Europe with over 550 exhibitors and more than 15,000 visitors. Prestigious textile manufacturers, together with African and Mediterranean buyers, come together to present the latest technology and designer textile products, with a wide and diverse range of products from exhibitors. Aimed at companies seeking to explore markets/partnerships in North Africa/MENA, or benchmarking of that supply chain.
https://moroccofashiontex.net/
Venue: OFEC (Casa Blanca Fair and Exhibition office) Casablanca Morocco

Functional Fabric Fair Spring
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09
Event focused on technical textiles, accessories and performance apparel for outdoor, activewear, lifestyle and performance categories. for the West Coast More than 330 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors. Visited by product managers and brand buyers interested in performance and functionality. The show is a option to present new technologies, finishes and sustainable solutions.
Brands that have visited the event in previous years: Nike, adidas, Hoka, Patagonia, Columbia, Vuori, ARCTERYX
The event features technical talks, panels and networking meetings to understand the future needs of brands.
https://www.functionalfabricfair.com/
Venue: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, USA.

Indo Intertex 2026
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-18
Fair focused on machinery, technology and solutions for the textile and apparel industry (more “capex/technology” than finished product). Aimed at spinning mills, weaving mills, dyeing/finishing mills, companies planning investment in machinery, automation or upgrades. Value: Benchmark of Asian technology and suppliers; useful if there are modernization projects.
Indo Intertex

Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta Indonesia

TEXPROCESS & TECHTEXTIL
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-24
Trade fairs specialized in technical and functional textiles, as well as the technologies, machinery and processes associated with their production and transformation. Techtextil focuses on the development and application of technical textiles for various industrial uses, Texprocess addresses the production processes, technologies and equipment necessary for their manufacture and processing.
In its 2024 edition, the event had approximately 1,700 stands from 53 countries.
https://techtextil-texprocess.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
Location: Frankfurt, Germany

MAGIC, Nashville
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29
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. It is an ideal event for medium-sized companies or those attending a Magic Show for the first time, for suppliers of basics, uniforms, sportswear, agile production.
https://www.magicfashionevents.com/events/magic-nashville/about/
Location: Nashville, USA

Heimtextil Colombia
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30
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, drapery, upholstery and decoration; an opportunity to see regional proposals and novelties adapted to the Latin American market. Aimed at: home textile producers, interior designers, decorators, retail chains, hotels and specialized buyers.
Option to reach home channel buyers such as retailers, wholesalers, hotels, hospitality projects and decorators; space to show collections and develop clients in the region.
Academic activities, lectures and trend showcases inspired by Heimtextil Frankfurt, adapted to the Colombian and Latin American context.

https://heimtextilcolombia.com/
Location: Medellín, Colombia

Intertex Portugal
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21
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.
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Date: May 19-21, 2026
Venue: Exponor, Porto Portugal

Fespa Global Print Expo
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22
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

The Canada International Textile & Apparel Expo
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23
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.
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Date: 22 -23 May 2026
Location: Edmonton, Canada

Emitex, Simatex and Confemaq
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04
Three exhibitions. A comprehensive platform that brings together suppliers of the sector: inputs, services, and equipment/machinery related to apparel and textile. Aimed at companies seeking regional linkages in LATAM, inputs and machinery; useful if you want to strengthen regional network, generally less focused on buyers of global brands.
https://industriatextilexpo.ar.messefrankfurt.com/buenosaires/es.html
Date: June 2-4, 2026
Place: La Rural Predio Ferial, Buenos Aires, Argentina

ITM 2026- International Textile Machinery Exhibition and Hightex 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-13
ITM: international textile machinery fair (the “great technological showcase”).
HIGHTEX: trade fair specialized in technical textiles/nonwovens.
Event aimed at companies with industrial investment plans (spinning/weaving/dyeing/finishing) and companies evaluating entering or growing in technical textiles. Interesting event for companies looking to evaluate technology, suppliers, automation and industrial trends.
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Date: June 9-13, 2026
Place:Istanbul Turkey

Functional Fabric Fair Summer
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09
Event focused on high-performance textiles, accessories and apparel for outdoor, activewear, fashion and lifestyle categories. Space to explore solutions for spring/summer collections.
More than 150 exhibitors and 2,200 visitors. The event also features: lectures, panels and meetings with experts where design trends, materials and market requirements are discussed.
Brands that have visited the event in the past: Calvin Klein, FIGS, Tommy, Carhartt, Peter Millar, Ralph Lauren, etc.
https://www.functionalfabricfair.com/
Date: July 7-9, 2026
Place:- Javits Center New York, USA

Texworld Apparel Sourcing, Los Angeles
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-23
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B2B sourcing platform to connect global suppliers with buyers/brands in the US market, now based in Los Angeles, the event features specialized seminars, trend presentations and networking opportunities. Aimed at companies exporting or ready to export to the U.S. (full package / apparel / textile) looking for business leads.
https://texworldla.us.messefrankfurt.com/los-angeles/en.html
Date: July 21-23, 2026
Venue: California Market Center, Los Angeles USA
