- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Gildan’s Vertically-Integrated Approach to Making Apparel Better https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/139611?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/139611?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/139611?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Gildan’s Vertically-Integrated Approach to Making Apparel Better&body=ESG News from Gildan Activewear https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/139611?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Supply Chain & the Circular Economy](/CSR-News/supply-chain-circular-economy) # Gildan’s Vertically-Integrated Approach to Making Apparel Better Dec 13, 2017 7:00 AM ET Campaign: [Making Apparel Better ](/news/campaign/making-apparel-better) ![](/sites/default/files/videos/thumbnails/307881/thumbnail-307881_0002.png) ▶ Video [Gildan’s vertically-integrated approach to Making Apparel Better](https://youtu.be/1nmyXS-Mz1o) Gildan’s ownership of its facilities provides it with oversight and control over almost every stage of the production process – starting with the spinning of USA cotton into yarn, to textile production, sewing and finally distribution. This vertical integration allows the company to uncover efficiencies while ensuring safe and healthy work environments for its employees, sustainable solutions in its operations and valuable contributions to its communities. Over the past 10 years, Gildan has invested over $1.5 billion in new technology, innovation and sustainable solutions. Gildan owns and operates over 25 manufacturing facilities in 7 different countries and employs over 50,000 direct people worldwide. For more information, view our [video](https://youtu.be/1nmyXS-Mz1o) about how vertical integration makes Gildan a different kind of apparel company. [![Gildan logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/bmedia_resources_logo_gildancorp_horizontal_cdjoyEQ_1.png)](/profiles/gildan) ### More from Gildan Activewear ###### [Gildan Maintains A- CDP Ranking for Its 2024 Climate Change Disclosure](/news/gildan-maintains-cdp-ranking-its-2024-climate-change-disclosure) Feb 3, 2026 1:00 PM ET ###### [Gildan Recognized as One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights and Among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies](/news/gildan-recognized-one-canadas-best-50-corporate-citizens-corporate-knights-and-among-times) Jul 7, 2025 9:18 AM ET ###### [Gildan Introduces Robot-Assisted Transportation, Advancing Innovation in Distribution Operations and Enhancing Worker Safety](/news/gildan-introduces-robot-assisted-transportation-advancing-innovation-distribution-operations) Jun 12, 2025 1:00 PM ET ###### [Celebrating Parenthood at Gildan for Global Day of Parents ](/news/celebrating-parenthood-gildan-global-day-parents) Jun 2, 2025 1:00 PM ET ###### [Gildan Publishes Its 2024 ESG Report Highlighting Advancements Towards Its 2030 ESG Targets](/news/gildan-publishes-its-2024-esg-report-highlighting-advancements-towards-its-2030-esg-targets) May 20, 2025 8:05 AM ET ###### [Gildan’s North American Operations Achieve Silver Level in the Women in Governance Parity Certification](/news/gildans-north-american-operations-achieve-silver-level-women-governance-parity-certification) May 6, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Women’s History Month Spotlight: Q&A With Andrea Pirie Woodbridge, Chief Financial Officer of Manufacturing at Gildan](/news/womens-history-month-spotlight-qa-andrea-pirie-woodbridge-chief-financial-officer) Apr 1, 2025 8:00 AM ET ###### [Gildan Donates Apparel Worth $200,000 to FireAid Concert Benefitting LA Wildfire Victims](/news/gildan-donates-apparel-worth-200000-fireaid-concert-benefitting-la-wildfire-victims) Jan 29, 2025 11:45 AM ET