Gildan Announces Participation at the Scotiabank 25th Annual Back-to-School Conference

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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) will have its Chief Financial Officer, Rhodri J. Harries, participate in the virtual Scotiabank 25th Annual Back to School Conference on September 14, 2021. Harries' session will include a fireside chat with an analyst at 10:30 a.m. ET, which can be accessed live through the company's investor events page. Gildan is a major apparel manufacturer with a diverse brand portfolio and a commitment to sustainable practices across its operations.

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• Participation in Scotiabank's conference highlights company visibility.
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MONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) announced today that Rhodri J. Harries, Executive Vice-President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer will participate at the Scotiabank 25^th Annual Back to School Conference on September 14, 2021, to be held virtually. Mr. Harries will be participating in a virtual fireside chat with its Scotiabank analyst at 10:30 a.m. ET. The live audio webcast of the fireside chat can be accessed at https://gildancorp.com/en/investors/events-and-presentations/ and will be available for 90 days subsequent to the conference at the same link.

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®, Gildan® Hammer™, Prim + Preux®, GOLDTOE®, Anvil® by Gildan®, Alstyle®, Secret®, Silks®, Kushyfoot®, Secret Silky®, Therapy Plus®, Peds® and MediPeds®, and under the Under Armour® brand through a sock licensing agreement providing exclusive distribution rights in the United States and Canada. Our product offering includes activewear, underwear, socks, hosiery, and legwear products 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, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour and environmental practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive Genuine Responsibility® program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its corporate citizenship practices and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com and www.genuineresponsibility.com, respectively.

Investor inquiries: Sophie Argiriou Vice President, Investor Communications (514) 343-8815 sargiriou@gildan.com

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

FAQ

What is Gildan planning for the Scotiabank conference on September 14, 2021?

Gildan will have CFO Rhodri J. Harries participate in a virtual fireside chat.

How can I access Gildan's conference audio webcast?

The webcast can be accessed live at Gildan's investor events page.

What does Gildan produce?

Gildan manufactures everyday basic apparel, including activewear and socks.

What are Gildan's key brands?

Key brands include Gildan®, American Apparel®, and Under Armour® through a licensing agreement.