Gildan Donates Apparel Worth $200,000 to FireAid Concert Benefitting LA Wildfire Victims

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Gildan has announced a significant charitable contribution of $200,000 worth of American Apparel® and Gildan® garments to FireAid, a benefit concert supporting Los Angeles wildfire victims. The donated apparel will be sold at the event, with all proceeds directed towards both immediate relief efforts and long-term fire prevention initiatives in Southern California.

The FireAid concert, scheduled for January 30, 2025, will feature dual performances at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The event will be accessible through multiple broadcast and streaming platforms, including select AMC Movie Theaters. Chuck Ward, President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution at Gildan, emphasized the company's commitment to responsible manufacturing and community support in regions where they operate.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan is pleased to donate U.S.$200,000 worth of American Apparel® and Gildan® garments to FireAid, a concert benefiting those affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Shirts and hoodies will be available for purchase at the event with all funds from their sale going directly to short-term relief efforts as well as long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters in Southern California.

“At Gildan, we believe in making apparel responsibly and supporting the communities in countries where we operate,” said Chuck Ward, President, Sales, Marketing and Distribution at Gildan. “Our hearts go out to everyone, who has been affected by the wildfires in Southern California, and we are pleased to contribute to the relief efforts through our donation to the FireAid concert.”

Scheduled for January 30, FireAid features two star-studded lineups held at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. FireAid will also be broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms, as well as in select AMC Movie Theaters.

For more information on how to purchase tickets and donate to recovery efforts, visit fireaidla.org.

To learn more about Gildan’s commitment to its communities, please visit the Company’s website.

About Gildan

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company’s product offering includes 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. The Company 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®, and Peds®, and under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel for Champion®.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor, 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 Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications (514) 744-8511 jhayem@gildan.com

Media inquiries: Genevieve Gosselin Director, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing (514) 343-8814 communications@gildan.com

FAQ

How much did Gildan (GIL) donate to the FireAid concert for LA wildfire victims?

Gildan donated U.S.$200,000 worth of American Apparel® and Gildan® garments to the FireAid concert benefiting LA wildfire victims.

When and where will the FireAid concert featuring Gildan's (GIL) donation take place?

The FireAid concert will take place on January 30, 2025, at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

How will Gildan's (GIL) donated apparel help LA wildfire victims?

The donated apparel will be sold at the FireAid concert, with all proceeds going directly to short-term relief efforts and long-term fire prevention initiatives in Southern California.

How can people access the FireAid concert featuring Gildan's (GIL) donation?

The FireAid concert will be broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms and shown in select AMC Movie Theaters. Tickets can be purchased through fireaidla.org.