Is Hanes owned by Gildan?
Yes. Hanes is owned by Gildan, which has controlled the brand since 2025.[1]
Why people ask: Gildan, better known for blank T-shirts, bought Hanesbrands in December 2025.
Hanes
- Owner
- Gildan since 2025
- HQ
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Deal
- gildan acquires hanesbrands 2025
Also under Gildan: American Apparel, Bali, Berlei (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa), Bonds, Bras N Things, Comfortwash, Gildan, Just My Size
Gildan
- Parent
- Independent (listed or private)
- HQ
- 🇨🇦 Canada
Also under Gildan: American Apparel, Bali, Berlei (Australia, New Zealand and South Africa), Bonds, Bras N Things, Comfortwash, Gildan, Hanes
Sources (4) & 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.
- [2] Hanesbrands Inc. Form 8-K - completion of the merger with Gildan Activewear — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 1 December 2025; retrieved 16 September 2026.
- [3] Hanesbrands Inc. Form 10-K for 2024 - brands, segments and intellectual property — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 14 February 2025; retrieved 16 September 2026.
- [4] Gildan Activewear Inc. Annual Information Form for 2025 (Form 40-F Exhibit 99.3) - trademarks — SEC EDGAR, SEC filing; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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