Montréal, Thursday, November 15, 2012 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, November 29, 2012. A press release will be issued before market open and a conference call is scheduled for that same day at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the Company’s results and business outlook for fiscal 2013.

The fourth quarter results conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 447-0521 (Canada & U.S.) or (847) 413-3238 (international) and entering passcode 33706648, or by live sound webcast on Gildan’s website (“Investor Relations” section) at the following address: http://gildan.com/corporate/IR/webcastPresentations.cfm. If you are unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available starting that same day at 11:00 AM ET by dialing (888) 843-7419 (Canada & U.S.) or (630) 652-3042 (international) and entering passcode 33706639#, until Thursday, December 6, 2012 at midnight, or by sound webcast on Gildan’s website for 30 days following the live webcast.

About Gildan

Gildan is a marketer and vertically-integrated manufacturer of quality branded basic family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, socks and underwear. The Company sells its products under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe® and Anvil® brands and brand extensions, as well as under licensing arrangements for the UnderArmour and New Balance brands. The Company distributes its products in printwear markets in the U.S. and Canada, where Gildan® is the industry-leading brand, and the Company is increasing its penetration in international markets. Gildan also continues to develop its presence as a consumer brand distributed through U.S. retailers. The Company is one of the largest suppliers of athletic, casual and dress socks for a broad spectrum of retailers in the U.S., and is increasing its penetration as an underwear and activewear brand. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Gildan owns and operates highly efficient, large-scale, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America and the Caribbean Basin, which are strategically located to serve the replenishment needs of its customers in North America. More information about the Company and its corporate citizenship practices and initiatives can be found at its corporate websites www.gildan.com and www.genuinegildan.com, respectively.

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