Gildan (NYSE: GIL) is a publicly listed company headquartered in Montreal, Canada that owns 13 consumer brands across 2 categories, and has 2 recorded transactions.[1]
Gildan makes the blank T-shirts that other people print on, which means its garments are worn by millions of people who have never heard of it. It manufactures in its own factories in Central America and the Caribbean rather than contracting out, unusually for the industry. It acquired Hanesbrands on 1 December 2025, adding Hanes, Bali, Maidenform and, in Australia, Bonds, and in July 2026 agreed to sell the Australian part of that business.
Eight months after buying Hanesbrands, Gildan agreed to sell HanesBrands Australia, the business behind Bonds, Bras N Things, Berlei and Sheridan, to BBFIT Investments Pte Ltd for an enterprise valuation of about A$700 million, and to use the proceeds to repay debt. Gildan already reports the Australian business as a discontinued operation.
Gildan Activewear acquired Hanesbrands, completing the merger on 1 December 2025; each Hanesbrands share was converted into 0.102 Gildan shares and $0.80 in cash. Gildan's annual information form lists the trademarks it gained as Hanes, Bonds, Bali, Maidenform, Sol y Oro, Sheridan, Bras N Things, Playtex, Wonderbra, Berlei, Comfortwash and JMS/Just My Size, and it classified the Australian business behind Bonds, Bras N Things, Berlei and Sheridan as a discontinued operation from the day it closed. Champion was not part of it: Hanesbrands had already sold that brand to Authentic Brands in 2024. Neither company's filing states a single total value for the transaction.
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Frequently asked questions
What brands does Gildan own?
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Gildan owns 13 consumer brands tracked here, including Maidenform, Playtex (apparel), Wonderbra, Berlei (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa), Bonds and Bras N Things.
Is Gildan a Canadian company?
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Yes. Gildan is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and was founded in 1984.
Who owns Gildan?
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Gildan is a publicly listed company owned by its shareholders; it trades as GIL on the NYSE.
What was Gildan's most recent acquisition?
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The most recent completed acquisition recorded here is Hanesbrands, Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex (apparel), Wonderbra, Just My Size, Comfortwash, Bonds, Bras N Things, Berlei (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) and Sheridan on 1 December 2025.
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