Empowering Women in Guatemala Through Fashion: A New York Designer Case Study

New York fashion designer Vanessa Alejandra visiting Garments Guatemala women artisans in their weaving workshop

Empowering Women in Guatemala through Fashion with a New York Twist

In the heart of the red zones of Guatemala City, a transformative social program is creating opportunities and empowering local women. Garments Guatemala’s “#proyectoconcausa” is making a difference in the lives of these women, enabling them to generate income from the comfort of their homes while instilling a sense of purpose and community.

Recently, this project had the honor of receiving a very special visitor: a fashion designer from New York. This designer, with a long-standing career in the fashion industry, took a keen interest in Garments Guatemala’s unique approach to crafting products and their commitment to empowering women. The visit not only provided her with the opportunity to learn about the process behind the products but also allowed her to connect with the women who are behind each purse, garment, and item crafted with love and dedication.

Xinca Indigenous Craftsmanship & #ProyectoConCausa: Preserving Cultural Heritage in Guatemala

Xinca indigenous artisan Lesbia Sucena Santos in Santa Rosa Guatemala partnering with Garments Guatemala #ProyectoConCausa

Through our #ProyectoConCausa ethical manufacturing initiative, Garments Guatemala partners with indigenous women across rural departments to preserve ancestral craftsmanship while creating sustainable export livelihoods. We are proud to highlight Lesbia Sucena Santos Álvarez, originally from San Juan Tecuaco, Santa Rosa—representing one of the last living generations of young Xinca artisans in Guatemala. Lesbia Sucena Santos […]

REACH certification for EUROPE

Terracotta handwoven recycled-plastic bag laboratory sample tested and certified by Eurofins for EU REACH compliance

We know that our raw material is recycled plastic and we must comply with European REACH criteria to market products in this region. We are pleased to announce that we are REACH certified. The certification was carried out in Spain by EUROFINS laboratories, with samples of our bowling pins and accessories. WHAT IS AN INTERMEDIATE […]

Inside Our Guatemalan Artisan Training Academy: How Technical Education Powers Wholesale Quality

Graduates of the Garments Guatemala Artisan Training Academy holding weaving diplomas and handcrafted recycled-plastic tote bags

Discover how Garments Guatemala’s in-house Artisan Training Academy and digital learning modules train hundreds of Guatemalan women in export-grade recycled plastic bag craftsmanship.

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