August 6, 2025 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has selected S&S Activewear as the exclusive wholesale distributor of the Company’s portfolio of brands – Gildan^®, Comfort Colors^®, American Apparel^®, and Champion^® – in the Canadian imprintables market.  brbr

“S&S Activewear has been a valuable business collaborator in Canada, and we are excited to strengthen this partnership,” said Chuck Ward, Chief Operating Officer at Gildan.  “By aligning Gildan’s Canadian product supply capabilities with S&S Activewear’s robust distribution network, Gildan’s Canadian customers will benefit from improved product availability, swift service, and a streamlined ordering process.” brbr

S&S Activewear conveyed similar excitement, emphasizing the opportunity to better serve Canadian decorators with an expanded brand portfolio and stronger infrastructure.  brbr

“Gildan’s brands are among the most iconic and recognizable in our industry and we’re excited to bring this powerful portfolio together under one roof,” said Craig Ryan, Vice President of Commercial – Canada at S&S. “With increased inventory depth across our Canadian network—reaching over 99 % of the population with one and two-day service—S&S is enhancing access and reliability for customers nationwide.” brbr

“Gildan has been a trusted and strategic partner for years, and we’re proud to take this next step together,” said Frank Myers, CEO of S&S Activewear. “This expanded agreement reflects the strength of our partnership across North America and our continued investment in the Canadian market.” brbr

This exclusive partnership arrangement will be effective December 28, 2025. brbr