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The Apparel and Textile Association of Guatemala -VESTEX-, is the sector’s representative focused on promoting the industry’s exports through strategic alliances with public and private institutions at the national and international level.

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Mission

Our mission is to promote the apparel and textile industry in Guatemala locally, regionally and internationally as a highly productive, innovative and flexible integrated cluster, providing support and tools to members and key players to promote competitiveness, compliance and sustainable practices.

Vision

To lead the promotion of innovation and growth of the apparel and textile industry in Guatemala, transforming it into a global benchmark of excellence, versatility, flexibility and agility with quality products that meet the needs of buyers and end customers. Our vision is to position Guatemala as the ideal investment and order placement destination for the industry.

Strategic axes

Sector resilience


Position the industry as a sector that generates investments and formal employment.

Sector Sustainability


Positioning sustainability as a long-term strategy for the continuity of the industry.

Compliance


To provide tools to companies in the sector that facilitate compliance with the obligations established in the different laws and regulations.

Our team

Meet our industry specialists

Vestex Interinstitutional Participations

Laboral

Occupational health and safety

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Guatemalan Committee for Standardization / Occupational Health and Safety Committee Guatemalan Standards Commission -COGUANOR-.
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National Council of Occupational Health, Hygiene and Safety -CONASSO-.

Logistics

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Council of International Transport Users of Guatemala -CUTRIGUA-.

Academy

Textile Industry Innovation and Development Center -CIDITex- Bureau
INTECAP-VESTEX Technical Table

Market access and foreign trade

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Business Council for International Trade Negotiations -CENCIT-.
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National Rules of Origin Committee
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National Market Access Committee
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Central American Textile and Apparel Council -CECATEC-.

Prosecutor

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SAT: Public-Private Roundtable on Internal Taxation (High Level)
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SAT: Public-Private Dialogue Roundtable on Customs Matters
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SAT: Public-Private Dialogue Roundtable on Tax Matters
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SAT-OPA-MINECO-VESTEX Commission

Environment / Energy

Our services

We know how to help you and we provide you with services that will boost your company's growth and compliance during your production processes.
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Productivity

Professionalization of the Sector

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.

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Sustainability

Strategic industry focus

Vestex Guatemala integrates sustainability within its strategic axes through several key initiatives that align with the three ESG pillars working on key issues such as environmental, labor and OHS compliance.

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