Canada
About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Gildan Activewear Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality apparel products, catering to a diverse range of markets. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and has been in operation since 1946.
Product Offerings
Activewear: Gildan provides a wide selection of activewear, including:
- T-shirts, fleece tops, and bottoms
- Sports shirts, polos, and tank tops
Brands: Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, and Champion.
Hosiery: The company offers a variety of socks, including:
- Athletic, dress, casual, and workwear socks
- Liner socks and therapeutic socks
Brands: Gildan, GoldToe, Signature Gold by GoldToe, GoldToe Edition, Peds, MediPeds, All Pro, and Powersox.
Underwear: Gildan also manufactures men's and boys' underwear, as well as ladies' panties under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum brands.
Market Reach
Gildan Activewear distributes its products through:
- Wholesale distributors, screenprinters, and embellishers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
- Retailers in North America, including mass merchants, department stores, national chains, specialty retailers, craft stores, and online retailers.
- Private-label manufacturing for lifestyle brand companies.
Corporate History
Originally founded as Textiles Gildan Inc., the company rebranded to Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995. With decades of experience in the apparel industry, Gildan continues to be a trusted name in activewear and hosiery.
