Who owns Fruit of the Loom?
Fruit of the Loom is owned by Berkshire Hathaway (the United States, NYSE: BRK.B), which has owned the brand since 30 April 2002.[1] Fruit of the Loom was founded in 1851 in the United States and was independent until 2002.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1851–2002)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Omaha, Nebraska
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1851
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Underwear & intimates
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: BRK.B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Fruit of the Loom
Fruit of the Loom is one of the oldest American apparel brands, with a trademark registered in 1871 that is among the earliest in the country. It makes underwear and basic garments. Berkshire Hathaway bought the company out of bankruptcy in 2002 for $835 million in cash.
Ownership timeline of Fruit of the Loom
- 2002 – present Berkshire Hathaway [1] verified
Where Fruit of the Loom sits in Berkshire Hathaway
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Fruit of the Loom?
The parent company of Fruit of the Loom is Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company headquartered in the United States.
Is Fruit of the Loom American?
Yes. Fruit of the Loom originated in the United States in 1851 and its owner, Berkshire Hathaway, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Berkshire Hathaway owned Fruit of the Loom?
Berkshire Hathaway has owned Fruit of the Loom since 30 April 2002.
Who owned Fruit of the Loom before Berkshire Hathaway?
Fruit of the Loom was an independent company from its founding in 1851 until Berkshire Hathaway acquired it in 2002.
Is Fruit of the Loom still owned by Berkshire Hathaway?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Fruit of the Loom is still owned by Berkshire Hathaway. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-02 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 2 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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