# Textile sector support and training in South America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/textile-sector-support-and-training-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-08-14T22:33:26.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Municipalities in Argentina and Ecuador are implementing initiatives to support the textile sector through equipment provision and vocational training.

In Ciudad, Mendoza, Mayor Ulpiano Suárez provided a new cutting machine to the “La Máquina de Volar” workshop to increase production capacity and improve working conditions. The workshop, located in the Flores-Olivares neighbourhood, focuses on the inclusion of women and supplies garments to major companies.

Broader regional efforts include the launch of a Municipal Textile Training School in Mar Chiquita, Argentina, which focuses on the industrial manufacturing of workwear. Similarly, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the public company DASE EP has expanded its technical training programs in pattern making and garment construction to promote professional growth and economic stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Municipalities expand textile vocational training programs

Municipalities in Argentina and Ecuador are launching new textile and garment manufacturing training programs to enhance local job opportunities and technical skills.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipalities-expand-textile-vocational-training-programs

### 2026-08-04: Mayor Ulpiano Suárez delivers new cutting machine to Ciudad textile workshop

Mayor Ulpiano Suárez visited the “La Máquina de Volar” textile workshop in Ciudad, Mendoza, delivering a new cutting machine to boost production, training and job opportunities for local women.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayor-ulpiano-surez-delivers-new-cutting-machine-to-ciudad-textile-workshop

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