Gildan Activewear
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. Its primary market is the sale of blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Brands include Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generates nearly 90% of its sales in the US. Gildan is acquiring its US rival Hanesbrands to bolster its consumer and printwear operations.www.gildan.com
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Sep 2, 2026
Mike SchaeferHOST
Well, what is it then? It's like a thinner version of a hoodie, but it's not the same thing.
Mike SchaeferHOST
It's not the big bulky Gildan brand screen printed hoodie that people will wear during football season that says Nebraska on it or whatever.
Mike SchaeferHOST
It's definitely not that.
Mike SchaeferHOST
This is a sleeker version of it.
Steven FaragHOST
But you've got Nick Wood and Lucas and you've got a relationship there.
Steven FaragHOST
I think it's the same thing with our S&S reps. It's the same thing like, Bruce, I was just at Lollapalooza all weekend with Gildan and Comfort Colors.
Steven FaragHOST
They just become your friends.
Steven FaragHOST
And when they become your friends, you buy a little bit more, I feel like.