Hansae and Color & Touch Opened Guatemala Textile Facility
The partners built a vertically integrated production plant to shorten supply chains for U.S. markets.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Hansae and Color & Touch have launched a new textile facility in Guatemala that combines yarn spinning, knitting, and dyeing into one location. The project aims to improve logistics and sustainability by moving production closer to the United States.
Why it matters
By consolidating these operations, the companies aim to reduce transportation times by two to three weeks and improve utility efficiency. The strategy also seeks to cut carbon emissions while addressing the need for faster delivery speeds in the competitive U.S. apparel market.
Hansae expects $2.4 billion in group sales in 2025, up from $1.4 billion last year. Color & Touch projects $250 million in sales for 2026 and aims for $500 million by 2030.
The players
Hansae
A global apparel manufacturer that reported $1.4 billion in sales last year.
Color & Touch
A textile manufacturer that currently manages production sites across Vietnam and Asia.
The details
The facility integrates yarn spinning, knitting, and dyeing into a single compound to reduce the need for fragmented production steps. This centralization leverages U.S. cotton combined with advanced machinery to streamline output and maximize utility savings.
Timeline
Hansae expects $2.4 billion in group sales throughout 2025.
Color & Touch projects $250 million in sales during 2026.
The company vision was shared at the Sourcing Summit on September 29, 2026.
Color & Touch targets $500 million in annual sales by 2030.
Market Landscape
This move capitalizes on the growing industry trend of nearshoring to improve supply chain resilience and logistics. It positions the companies to better compete with rivals by reducing transit times from up to 42 days down to as little as nine days.
Shoppers may experience more consistent product availability due to the shortened shipping windows from Guatemala. The operational shift intends to improve supply chain efficiency, which may help stabilize retail prices for apparel brands utilizing these materials.
The takeaway
Vertical integration remains a critical strategy for textile manufacturers seeking to optimize utility usage and logistics. Companies that consolidate key production stages can better manage global supply chain risks while supporting long-term revenue growth targets.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WWD.
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