El área textil del país es una de las más importantes económicamente por las grandes cantidades de exportaciones que se hacen. La industria textil genera más de 150mil empleos y continua creciendo con un estimado de 200mil empleos más con el Programa Presidencial Honduras 20/20 y genera un impacto positivo en la economía nacional. Según datos del 2014 hay un total de 257 empresas que operan en 16 parques industriales en todo el país, principalmente en la zona norte de las cuales forma parte Elcatex. Entre los productos que más se exportan están las camisetas, los calcetines, sudaderas, y camisas de algodónThe textile area of ​​the country is one of the most important economically due to the large amounts of exports that are made. The textile industry generates more than 150,000 jobs and continues to grow with an estimated 200,000 more jobs with the Honduras 20/20 Presidential Program and generates a positive impact on the national economy. According to 2014 data, there are a total of 257 companies that operate in 16 industrial parks throughout the country, mainly in the northern zone, of which Elcatex is a part. Among the most exported products are t-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, and cotton shirts. The textile area of ​​the country is one of the most important economically due to the large amounts of exports that are made. The textile industry generates more than 150,000 jobs and continues to grow with an estimated 200,000 more jobs with the Honduras 20/20 Presidential Program and generates a positive impact on the national economy. According to 2014 data, there are a total of 257 companies that operate in 16 industrial parks throughout the country, mainly in the northern zone, of which Elcatex is a part. Among the most exported products are t-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, and cotton shirts.