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Gildan Unveils Fresh Styles and Product Innovations at the Impressions Expo

1. Gildan showcases new styles at Impressions Expo Long Beach. 2. Innovations include Plasma Print Technology and Soft Cotton Technology. 3. American Apparel introduces oversized fits and new color collections. 4. Champion® brand collection launched under licensing agreement bolsters Gildan's portfolio. 5. Comfort Colors® celebrates 50 years with new product lines and colors.

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Gildan's innovations and brand expansion may drive sales growth, similar to past expansions.

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Enhanced product offerings and brand positioning likely to positively influence Gildan's future performance.

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CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan, a leading apparel manufacturer of quality, affordable basics, comfortable styles and iconic apparel, is pleased to showcase the latest styles and product innovations from its portfolio of brands – Gildan®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, and its most recent addition under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel, Champion® – at the Impressions Expo Long Beach in California. The brands will be onsite at the three-day expo to feature the newest innovations, showcase recently launched collections, host interactive booth displays with live printing and giveaways and provide an exclusive sneak peek into 2026 styles. "The innovations and styles we’re introducing across our brands underline and strengthen our position as the industry’s preferred choice for decorators," says Emma Budzisz, Vice-President of Marketing at Gildan Activewear SRL. "We are confident that these updates will further support our growth ambitions as we continue implementing our Gildan Sustainable Growth strategy." Gildan® Gildan®, the smart choice for decorators, is excited to announce new product innovations for 2025. The innovative Plasma Print Technology aims to enhance the direct-to-garment printing process by reducing the need for pre-treatment. This development is designed to offer softer fabrics, brighter colors, improved ink coverage, and enhanced print consistency. The brand’s Soft Cotton Technology, is a fabric innovation that redefines softness and comfort and will be incorporated in the brand’s new Light Cotton™ collection, offering customers a softer touch and improved printability qualities, all at the same durability and value as before. Gildan® will also debut new styles, including additions of 3000 and 3000B to the new Light Cotton™ collection, 75000, 19500 and 19000 to the Gildan® Hammer Maxweight collection, as well as SF008 and SF100 to the Softstyle™ Midweight Fleece collection. With these, Gildan® continues its legacy as the smart choice for decorators and printers alike. Comfort Colors® Comfort Colors® is celebrating 50 years of spreading good vibes as the soft, high-quality, garment-dyed ring-spun cotton shirts brand. To mark five decades of unbeatable comfort and endless nature-inspired hues, Comfort Colors® is introducing fresh new colors in their best-selling 3023CL and 6030 styles, along with new youth styles 1467Y and 1745Y as well as a cozy Fleece Dorm Blanket. Tradeshow attendees can also expect a preview of the brand’s 2026 collection, featuring fresh silhouettes for women. Comfort Colors® continues to celebrate the beauty and essence of Colors Inspired by Nature™ with its Pigment Pure™ dyeing and reactive hues in each cozy garment. American Apparel® Staying true to its roots, American Apparel® continues to craft premium apparel with its lineup of new colors in the iconic 2001 and 2001CVC styles and the introduction of the Super Heavyweight collection which offers customers a new, street-style oversized fit. The brand will also feature its recently launched Logo collection, known for its effortless style and softness, available exclusively on Amazon for customers and decorators. With these, American Apparel® reaffirms its dedication to Crafting the Culture and shaping timeless memories for its customers with a blend of apparel and pop culture. Champion® Having partnered with Authentic Brands Group, the owner of the Champion® brand through a licensing agreement for the printwear channel, Gildan is pleased to present the brand’s confident, bold, and stylish collection, featuring authentic athletic apparel. Tradeshow attendees can explore the extensive collection, including the styles S450, S600, S650, S700, S790, S800, P800, P930, CO125, CO200, S101, RW01W, S149, T137, T425, T105, T453W, 8187, S162, which embody the Champion® spirit of individuality and uniqueness in athletic apparel. 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. Media inquiries:Genevieve GosselinDirector, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing(514) 343-8814communications@gildan.comInvestor inquiries: Jessy Hayem, CFA Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications (514) 744-8511 jhayem@gildan.com  Sierra GardnerSenior Account Executive(262) 391-3919sierra@interdependence.com  A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3747afde-ad50-4c4f-9981-3a9df71d35fd

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