Gildan Activewear Inc. operates as a global producer and seller of a diverse range of clothing items, with a market presence spanning the United States, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company's activewear segment features T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, and sports shirts, distributed under prominent brand names including Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, Alstyle, and GoldToe. Beyond activewear, Gildan manufactures an extensive selection of hosiery products, such as athletic, dress, casual, liner, therapeutic, and workwear socks, alongside sheer pantyhose, tights, and leggings. These hosiery lines are offered through numerous brands like Gildan, Under Armour, GoldToe, PowerSox, Signature Gold by Goldtoe, Peds, MediPeds, Therapy Plus, All Pro, Secret, Silks, Secret Silky, and American Apparel. Additionally, the company provides men's and boys' underwear, as well as ladies' panties, under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum labels. Ladies' shapewear, intimates, and accessories are also part of their offerings, available through the Secret and Secret Silky brands. Gildan distributes its products to a broad customer base, including wholesale distributors, screen printers, embellishers, retailers, and lifestyle brand companies. The company, originally established in 1946 as Textiles Gildan Inc., officially adopted the name Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada.
