Hanes

Hanesbrands Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and sale of everyday basic innerwear and activewear apparel. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company has a rich history dating back to 1901 when J. Wesley Hanes founded Shamrock Mills. Over the decades, through strategic growth and acquisitions, Hanesbrands has built a portfolio of some of the world's most recognized and trusted apparel brands. These include iconic names such as Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, L'eggs, Maidenform, Wonderbra, and Bonds. The company's products, which range from T-shirts, bras, and panties to shapewear, underwear, socks, and activewear, are known for their comfort, quality, and value, resonating with consumers across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

A key competitive advantage for Hanesbrands is its vertically integrated supply chain. The company owns and operates a significant portion of its manufacturing facilities, with a balanced network across the Americas and Asia. This control over its production process allows for greater cost efficiency, scale, flexibility, and adherence to high standards of ethical business practices and workplace quality. Hanesbrands is committed to corporate social responsibility, with a focus on sustainability under its 'Hanes for Good' program. This initiative drives environmental stewardship through goals for reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and water usage, and has earned the company recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With a global workforce of tens of thousands, Hanesbrands markets its products through a diverse range of channels, including mass merchants, department stores, specialty retailers, and a growing direct-to-consumer business that encompasses company-owned outlet stores and e-commerce websites.