GIL vs ACM Comparison

Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. It is a leader in blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels, a business that has been greatly enhanced by the Hanesbrands acquisition. Gildan's brands include Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generates 90% of its sales in the US in 2025.

Aecom is one of the largest global providers of advisory, design, and engineering services. It serves a broad spectrum of end markets including water, transportation, and environment. Based in Dallas, Aecom employs 51,000. The company generated $16.1 billion in sales in fiscal 2025.