• Brand Name: Hanes

• Industry: Apparel / Clothing

• Founded: 1900

• Founders: John Wesley Hanes and the Hanes family business

• Headquarters: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Products: Underwear, T-shirts, socks, bras, panties, activewear, loungewear, and casual clothing

• Parent Company: Hanesbrands Inc. (historically; the company has since agreed to be acquired by Gildan, pending completion of the announced transaction). [1]

The Hanes story began in the early 1900s when the Hanes family entered the knitting and hosiery business in North Carolina. Two brothers played major roles:

• John Wesley Hanes founded Shamrock Knitting Mills in 1900, which later became Hanes Hosiery Mills.

• Pleasant H. Hanes established P.H. Hanes Knitting Company in 1901, specializing in men’s underwear.

In 1965, the two family businesses merged to form Hanes Corporation, creating one of America’s largest apparel manufacturers. [1]

Over more than a century, Hanes introduced several products that became industry standards, including:

• The Union Suit (1913), an innovative one-piece undergarment.

• Colorful knit briefs introduced in the 1930s.

• The famous Pack T-Shirt in 1947, which popularized selling multiple T-shirts together in one package.

• BEEFY-T®, introduced in 1975, a heavyweight cotton T-shirt that remains one of the brand’s signature products.

• Tagless® T-shirts, launched in 2002, replacing sewn-in neck labels with printed labels for greater comfort. [2]

Hanes focuses on one central idea: comfort. The brand emphasizes:

• Soft, breathable fabrics

• Durable construction

• Everyday wearability

• Simple, timeless designs

• Affordable pricing

Rather than following fast fashion trends, Hanes aims to provide dependable basics that people wear every day.

Hanes offers a broad range of apparel, including:

Underwear

• Briefs

• Boxer briefs

• Boxers

• Undershirts

• Thermal underwear

T-Shirts

• Crew neck

• V-neck

• Pocket T-shirts

• Heavyweight T-shirts

• Performance T-shirts

• Long-sleeve shirts

Women’s Apparel

• Bras

• Panties

• Camisoles

• Lounge clothing

• Shapewear

Socks

• Athletic socks

• Dress socks

• Crew socks

• No-show socks

• Performance socks

Activewear

• Hoodies

• Sweatshirts

• Joggers

• Shorts

BEEFY-T®

Introduced in 1975, the BEEFY-T is known for:

• Heavyweight cotton fabric

• Durable construction

• Thick ribbed collar

• Long-lasting quality

It is widely used both as a standalone T-shirt and as a blank for custom printing. [2]

ComfortSoft®

A fabric technology designed to improve softness while maintaining durability.

Tagless®

One of Hanes’ most recognizable innovations, replacing sewn neck tags with printed labels to reduce irritation. [2]

Hanes manufactures apparel through a global supply chain with production facilities and sourcing partners in countries across the Americas and Asia. The company has long maintained major manufacturing operations in El Salvador, Honduras, Vietnam, and other countries to support worldwide distribution. [1]

Hanesbrands has invested in initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact, including:

• Lower water consumption

• Improved energy efficiency

• Greater use of renewable energy

• Recycling and waste reduction

• Responsible sourcing of cotton

The company also publishes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports detailing its sustainability efforts. [3]

Hanes is one of the world’s best-known brands for basic apparel and competes with brands such as:

• Fruit of the Loom

• Gildan

• Calvin Klein

• Jockey

• Tommy Hilfiger

• Uniqlo (for everyday basics)

Its products are commonly sold through supermarkets, department stores, warehouse clubs, and online retailers.

Hanes products are available in:

• United States

• Canada

• Europe

• Japan

• Australia

• Latin America

• Southeast Asia

The brand has developed region-specific collections, such as the Japan Fit line, designed for local sizing and preferences. [2]

For more than a century, Hanes has been associated with comfortable, dependable basics. Its multi-pack T-shirts, heavyweight BEEFY-T line, and Tagless innovation have made it a household name, and the brand continues to be one of the most recognized names in underwear and everyday apparel worldwide. [2]

1. Hanes

2. HISTORY – Hanes

3. https://www.sec.gov