Fruit of the loom | USA

The Fruit Story

Fruit of the Loom was born in 1851 when brothers Benjamin and Robert Knight bought their first mill and started producing cotton cloth and textiles in Warwick, Rhode Island. In 1871, Fruit of the Loom® was registered as an official trademark, making it one of the world’s oldest brands — predating the invention of light bulbs, cars and telephones! Today, more than 160 years later, Fruit of the Loom is now a global underwear and casualwear business, employing more than 28,000 people worldwide. Our colorful T-shirts and underwear are known by consumers in all corners of the globe and our name is synonymous with providing quality, value and style. Staying true to our roots and close to our heritage, our collections are authentic, timeless and unmistakably Fruit of the Loom.

Responsibility

The garment industry has a challenging business model, with retailers and manufacturers competing with consumer-driven, low-priced products. An industry, once primarily manufacturing in the U.S., has moved operations to manufacturing hubs in other countries quickly complicating supply chains and distancing consumers from the source of the product. In this complex model, it is imperative that companies recognize the impact of their operations and diligently work together, as part of a larger effort, with producers, manufacturers, brands, retailers, and consumers to make that model sustainable.

At Fruit of the Loom, we are committed to ensuring that our company conducts business in a socially responsible fashion, balancing the needs of the business with our impact on the environment, the people involved in our supply chain, and the communities in which we operate. Please take some time to explore the Responsibility section to gain insight into our model, the standards and expectations for our business partners, and community-strengthening activities led by our employees around the world.

Fruit Of The Loom, Inc.
1 Fruit of the Loom Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
KY , USA

Phone:+1 270-781-6400
Fax 270-781-6588

http://www.fruit.com

President and CEO: John B. Holland