Who owns Gildan?
Gildan is owned by Gildan Activewear Inc. (Canada, NYSE: GIL).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Gildan Activewear Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇦 Canada, Montreal
- Origin
- 🇨🇦 Canada, Montreal
- Founded
- 1984
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: GIL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Gildan
Gildan is the largest supplier of blank T-shirts and fleece in North America, sold to printers, uniform suppliers and promotional companies. The band shirt bought at a concert is very often a Gildan garment underneath the artwork. The company grows and spins much of its own cotton yarn, which is why it can price below competitors who buy finished fabric on the open market.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Gildan?
The parent company of Gildan is Gildan Activewear Inc., a publicly listed company headquartered in Canada.
Is Gildan Canadian?
Yes. Gildan originated in Canada in 1984 and its owner, Gildan Activewear Inc., is also headquartered in Canada.
Is Gildan still owned by Gildan Activewear Inc.?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Gildan is still owned by Gildan Activewear Inc. 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] Gildan Activewear Inc. Annual Report on Form 40-F filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC filing, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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