Gildan - About the company
Gildan is a late stage company based in Montreal (Canada), founded in 1984 by Greg Chamandy and Glenn Chamandy. It operates as an Internet first brand offering innerwear. Gildan has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 11 active competitors, including 1 that has exited. Its top competitors include companies like Naked Brands, La Vie en Rose and UNDZ.
Company Details
GILDAN manufactures and markets basic family apparel. Product range includes sport shirts, underwear, socks, hosiery, and shapewear. The company markets its product under its own brand including the Gildan, Gold Toe, Anvil and Comfort Colors, the Secret, Silks and Therapy Plus brands. The company also has Under Armour, the Mossy Oak and New Balance brands under licensing agreemnets. It sells its product through retailers, department stores, national and regional chains, sports specialty stores and price clubsThe company sells its products in approximately 35 countries across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America. The company has acquired Peds Legwear, Alstyle Apparel & Activewear and Comfort Colors.
- Website
- www.gildan.com
- Social
- Registered Address
- Eden, North Carolina
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1984
Location
Montreal, Canada
Stage
Late Stage
Latest Funding Round
Ranked
1st among 11 active competitors
Employee Count
9,771 as on Mar 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Legal entities associated with Gildan
Gildan is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR (EDEN) INC. CIN: 562198731 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 2739 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
GILDAN USA CIN: 205049697 , United States, Active | Dec 31, 1999 | - | 470 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
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Gildan's funding and investors
Gildan has raised funding over 1 round.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Gildan:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 21, 2011 | 5653891 | Post IPO | 9530762 | 7701734 | 3364980 | 4170997 |
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Gildan's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Gildan's key team members:
- Greg Chamandy: Co-Founder of Gildan.
- Glenn Chamandy: Co-Founder & CEO of Gildan.
Gildan's Board of Directors
Gildan's board has 8 active members. Mélanie Kau, Glenn J. Chamandy, Michael Kneeland, Karen Stuckey, Michener Chandlee, Peter Lee, Anne-laure Descours and Ghislain Houle are independent board members.Here is the list of Gildan's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent board member | - | Current | 2y 1m | |
tqmmf{r | Independent board member | - | Current | 6y 6m |
cxoa{xh | Independent board member | - | Current | 2y 8m |
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wwzwqhu | Independent board member | - | Current | 6y 7m |
lbdgeix | Independent board member | - | Current | 3y 7m |
wbcxu{u | Independent board member | - | Current | 4y 7m |
pnypdps | Independent board member | - | Current | 3y 8m |
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Gildan's employee count trend
Gildan has 9,771 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Gildan's employee count trend over the years:
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Gildan's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Gildan include Naked Brands, La Vie en Rose and UNDZ. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Gildan, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Internet first brand offering innerwear | - | - | 48/100 | |
2nd | Naked Brands 2008, New York City (United States), Public | Brand offering inner wear apparel for women | - | 38/100 | |
3rd | La Vie en Rose 1985, Canada, Unfunded | Innerwear & nightwear brand for women | - | - | 30/100 |
4th | Designs and markets underwear for men and women | - | 29/100 | ||
5th | Internet first brand offering multi category innerwear for women | - | - | 27/100 | |
6th | Buddha Boxers 2016, Toronto (Canada), Unfunded | An internet-first brand of boxers made from bamboo fabric | - | - | 24/100 |
7th | Fortnight Lingerie 2010, Toronto (Canada), Unfunded | Internet first brand of lingerie's and undergarment essentials luxury products | - | - | 16/100 |
8th | Hazel Textile 2019, Halifax (Canada), Unfunded | Retailer of women’s bras, tank tops, panties, shapewear, and leggings | - | - | 16/100 |
9th | Internet first brand of innerwear | - | - | 16/100 | |
10th |  The Frenchcouture 2017, Toronto (Canada), Deadpooled | Private label brand of swimwear | - | - | 15/100 |
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Gildan's Investments and acquisitions
Gildan has not made any investments yet. Gildan has made 5 acquisitions.Here is the list of latest three $acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Feb 08, 2017 | Acquisition | 1989 | Oistins (Barbados) | |
Jul 27, 2016 | Acquisition | 1934 | Hildebran (United States) | |
May 04, 2016 | Acquisition | 1976 | Anaheim (United States) |
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News related to Gildan
Filter this listMedia has covered Gildan for a total of 58 events in the last 1 year, 25 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Gildan Activewear Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsFinancial Post•Jul 15, 2026•Gildan
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Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Gildan Activewear Officers and Directors Following Inventory AllegationsPR Newswire•Jun 18, 2026•Levi & Korsinsky, Gildan, Siskinds, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro and 4 others
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Kalloghlian Myers LLP: Potential Investor Class Action Against Gildan Activewear Inc.Financial Post•Jun 18, 2026•Kalloghlian Myers, Gildan
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Gildan Reports Record First Quarter Results and Maintains Full Year 2026 OutlookGlobeNewswire•Apr 30, 2026•Gildan, Hanes
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Gildan Activewear Reports Q1 2026 Results, Impacted by Planned Inventory ReductionsSGB Media•Apr 30, 2026•Gildan
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Online marketplace Etsy beats revenue estimates on steady demandFashion Network•Apr 29, 2026•Etsy, Vela Im, Gildan
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