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
Frequently asked questions
Is Hanes owned by Gildan?
Yes. Hanes is owned by Gildan, which has controlled the brand since 2025.
Who owns Hanes?
Hanes is owned by Gildan, headquartered in Canada, since 2025.
Who owns Gildan?
Gildan is a company headquartered in Canada and is not owned by another company recorded here.
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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