Gildan is a vertically-integrated marketer and manufacturer of premium quality basic apparel. Gildan produces Activewear for both the Wholesale and Retail market. Gildan currently produces Hosiery for the Retail market.
Gildan’s Wholesale division is the leading supplier of activewear for the screen-print market in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Company is also establishing a growing presence in Mexico and the Asia-Pacific region. The Company sells T-shirts, sport shirts and fleece in large quantities to wholesale distributors as undecorated "blanks.” These “blanks” are subsequently decorated by screen-printers with designs and logos. Consumers ultimately purchase Gildan labeled products at venues such as sporting events, concerts, and tourism destination gift shops. Consumers might also receive Gildan labeled product in a promotional package at a corporate event or athletic race.
Gildan’s Retail division is a leading supplier of private label and Gildan branded socks primarily sold to mass-market retailers. Gildan’s retail objective is to become a significant supplier of men's and boys' underwear and undecorated activewear products to mass-market retailers across North America.
Gildan's corporate head office is located in Montreal, Canada. 28,000 full-time employees are located around the world. Our shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.