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Eltitex Group

Elastics & narrow fabrics · Made in Guatemala

From yarn to shipment, all under one roof.

Eltitex Group is a vertically integrated manufacturer of elastics and narrow fabrics for apparel, footwear, industrial and medical brands. One of the largest elastic producers in Central America.

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Model wrapped in pink and coral Eltitex elastic ribbons
35+years of manufacturing
30,000m²of production facilities
35+export countries
80%of process water recovered
100%solar energy, 40% generated on site

Who we are

One of the most modern elastic plants in Latin America.

For more than 35 years we have made elastics in Guatemala for customers in over 35 countries. Our 30,000 m² facility runs European and American machinery, and our technicians come from several countries to guide every development from first sample to recurring, high-volume production.

Mission

Create value for our clients through world-class elastic bands, on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Vision

To be the most recognized elastic factory in the world for innovation, excellence and quality.

Values

Commitment, awareness, excellence, passion, integrity, honesty and responsibility, shared with the clients and suppliers we partner with.

Yarn machine with rows of white yarn packages
Eltitex weaving floor in Guatemala City
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Capabilities

Every elastic construction your product needs.

Six core technologies, developed in house and produced to your specification, colour and width.

Knitted

Crochet and double-needle knitted elastics for waistbands, straps and trims.

Knitted elastics and yarn cones

Woven & Jacquard

Flat-woven elastics with woven-in logos and patterns for branded waistbands.

Jacquard elastics with woven patterns

Braided

Round and flat braided cords for drawstrings, footwear and accessories.

Spools of braided elastic cord

Lace

Elastic laces and trims for lingerie and intimates.

Elastic laces in bright colours

Printed

Prints on elastic for logos, patterns and seasonal designs.

Printed elastics with patterns

Ribs & Stripes

Knitted ribs and multi-colour stripes for collars, cuffs and sportswear.

Ribbed and striped elastics
Also in house
  • Silicone application
  • Covered spandex & rubber
  • Polyester & nylon yarns
  • Ribbons & fringes
  • Continuous & exhaust dyeing

Service & global reach

Shipping to more than 35 countries.

Dedicated account management and logistics coordination, from development to delivery.

Guatemala
  • Daily shipments to Central AmericaFrom Guatemala to the region's apparel manufacturers.
  • B2B account managementOne contact who knows your programme.
  • Logistics coordinationWe plan shipments around your production calendar.
Eltitex Group stand at the Apparel Sourcing Show
Apparel Sourcing Show

Recognition

Trophies and awards received by Eltitex
  1. Textile Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded to our CEO
  2. INTECAP nominee, Ricardo Castillo Sinibaldi award for productivity and competitiveness
  3. CAFTA Regional Development Award
  4. Exporter of the Year, apparel and textiles
  5. CBI Regional Development Award

Applications

Made for the garments people live in.

Activewear
Model wearing black lace lingerieIntimates
Lingerie & fashion
Sportswear
Woman tying a pink sneakerFootwear
Worker in navy and orange overalls and a hard hatUniforms
Pilot in a flight suit beside a light aircraftIndustrial
Medical professional in surgical scrubsMedical

Vertical integration

Every step in our own plant. Nothing left to chance.

We control the full process, from twisting the yarn to packing the finished roll. That is how we hold quality, colour and delivery dates on recurring, high-volume programmes.

  1. Yarn

    Twisting and conditioning of polyester and nylon yarns.

  2. Covering

    Spandex and rubber covered in house.

  3. Construction

    Knitting, flat weaving, braiding and lace.

  4. Dyeing

    Continuous or exhaust dyeing, colour-managed with NATIFIC.

  5. Finishing

    Printing and silicone application.

  6. Packing

    Final inspection, packing and shipment.

1

One partner, one responsibility

No hand-offs between subcontractors. If something needs to change, it changes on our floor.

2

Faster development

Yarn, construction and colour are adjusted in the same building, so samples move quickly.

3

Consistency at volume

The same process and the same lab, order after order.

Dancer with arms raised and Eltitex elastic ribbons woven into her hair

Team

The best technicians.

Eltitex goes beyond the basic needs of its employees, empowering them with professional guidance from the best technicians from different countries. Our people reach their full potential with the best knowledge and machinery in the industry.

Our main goal is the health and emotional stability of our workers, while meeting safety and ethical standards in the workplace. We have first-class facilities and a medical clinic inside the plant, and we encourage extracurricular activities that keep our people healthy in body and mind.

Technicians from several countries

Professional guidance on every line and development.

Medical clinic in the plant

Health care for our people, on site.

Safety, ethics and wellbeing

Safety standards, plus activities for body and mind.

Quality & production control

Quality is built in before the first yard is made.

Our internal laboratory, certified by Bureau Veritas, is one of the most modern in the region. Quality control is preventive and starts with sourcing the best raw materials.

Before production

Materials approved

Raw materials and developments are tested before an order goes to the floor.

During production

In-line testing

Samples are pulled and tested throughout the run, and the floor is monitored by camera.

Before shipment

Final verification

Every order is checked again before it leaves the plant.

AATCCISOASTM
Eltitex quality laboratory
Quality Laboratory
Numbered dye packages in the colour laboratory
Color Laboratory

Sustainability

Responsible production, measured.

We invest in our plant so that our clients can meet their own environmental commitments.

Water treatment and recovery plant80%

Water recovered

Our water treatment process treats 100% of our production wastewater and currently recovers 80% of the water for reuse in our dyeing process.

40%

Solar energy

Solar panels installed in the company supply about 40% of the plant's energy consumption, and the remaining 60% comes from solar energy from an external supplier.

Biomass boilerBiomass

Cleaner steam

A Biomass Boiler with double filtration so no emissions go to the environment, producing cleaner steam for our processes.

Certifications

Peace of mind, independently verified.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

Textiles tested for harmful substances. 14.HGT.37768 21.HGT.85787

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bluesign® system partner

Partner since October 2017 for safer chemistry and resource efficiency.

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Bureau Veritas certified lab

In-house testing to AATCC, ISO and ASTM methods.

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NATIFIC colour management

Certified colour control for consistent shades across orders.

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Higg FEM & FSLM verified

Environmental and social labour performance, verified.

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VF CHEM-IQ

Compliant with VF Corporation's chemical management programme.

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Careers

Grow with Eltitex.

Learn alongside technicians from several countries, on some of the most modern elastic machinery in Latin America, in a plant that looks after your health and safety.

Open positions

Open positions will be listed here.

Send us your CV

Tell us about yourself and the area you'd like to work in. We review every application.

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Contact

Let's develop your next elastic.

Salesventas@eltitex.comventas2@eltitex.com
Product Developmentventasmj@eltitex.com
Phone+502 2463 1300
Address37 calle 18-01, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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