Gildan Announces Participation in the Scotiabank Back to School Conference

MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announces today that Rhodri J. Harries, Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Chuck Ward, President, Sales, Marketing, and Distribution will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one meetings with investors at the 27^th Scotiabank Annual Back to School Conference in Toronto on September 20, 2023.

About Gildan
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel which markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, Peds, in addition to the Under Armour brand through a sock licensing agreement providing exclusive distribution rights in the United States and Canada. The Company’s product offerings include activewear, underwear and socks, sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms, and to global lifestyle brand companies.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com.

Investor inquiries: Jessy Hayem, CFA Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations [phone] [e-mail]

Media inquiries: Genevieve Gosselin Director, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing [phone] [e-mail]