Gildan ramps up sustainable cotton use and slashes water intensity

Canadian apparel giant Gildan Activewear is claiming significant progress against ten of its key environmental and social targets in its newly published sustainability report.

The company’s ‘21st Environmental, Social, And Governance’ (ESG) report highlights significant increases in the company’s use of more sustainable materials including sourcing 77.3% of its cotton from sustainable sources in 2024, up from 35.7% in 2023, and doubling the percentage of recycled polyester or alternative fibre and/or yarns sourced to 18.9%.