What is Gildan known for?

Founded in 1984 by the Chamandy brothers in Canada, Gildan has always been known as a leader in the tee shirt manufacturing business, and it easy to see why. The high-quality cotton, along with the wide assortment of choices, makes Gildan a top choice at The Adair Group.

What does Gildan t-shirt mean?

Gildan is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality blank activewear such as t-shirts, sport shirts and fleeces. Comes in 143 different colors and 119 styles, Gildan offers the largest palette in the industry, and more opportunities to express yourself in color and style.

What is Gildan fabric?

At Gildan® we offer everything from 100% U.S. cotton, blends and 100% polyester T-shirts, to fleece, performance wear and sport shirts, from classic fit to fitted. In 2022, we added 8 new styles and 13 new colors.

What are Gildan shirts like?

Heavy cotton Gildan t-shirts are the most popular option for designing custom apparel. This t-shirt material is 9 oz. and made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton. It’s classified as the perfect “mid-weight” tee because of its sturdy and tight knit feel.

What is a Gildan hoodie?

What Is the Gildan 18500 Hoodie? The Gildan 18500 hoodie is a pullover made of a polyester-cotton blend. The blend is made with air-jetted yarn, which gives the hoodie a softer feel. It also reduces pilling, those little balls of material you find after washing most cotton shirts.

Where did the name Gildan come from?

The name Gildan combines the names of two salesmen that worked for the company at the time. Gildan continues its vertical integration by acquiring a dyeing facility in Valleyfield, Canada. With this acquisition, the Company controls all aspects of its manufacturing process after yarn-spinning.