Gildan Activewear Will Hold its 2005 Second Quarter Results Conference Call at 10:00 AM EST on May 5, 2005

MONTREAL, April 21 /CNW Telbec/ - Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and
NYSE) will report its fiscal 2005 second quarter results on Thursday, May 5,
2005. A press release will be issued before market open and a conference call
is scheduled for that same day at 10:00 AM EST.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800.261.3417 (Canada &
U.S.) or 617.614.3673 (international) and entering passcode 72793454, or by
live sound web cast on Gildan's Internet site ("Investor Relations" section)
at the following address: www.gildan.com . If you are unable to participate in
the conference call, a replay will be available starting that same day at
12:00 PM EST by dialing 888-286-8010 (Canada & U.S.) or 617-801-6888
(international) and entering passcode 29385316 until Thursday, May 12, 2005 at
midnight, or by sound web cast on Gildan's Internet site for 30 days.

Gildan Activewear is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and marketer of
premium quality branded basic activewear for sale principally in the wholesale
imprinted activewear segment of the Canadian, U.S., European and other
international markets. The Company manufactures and sells premium quality 100%
cotton and 50% cotton/50% polyester T-shirts, placket collar sport shirts and
sweatshirts in a variety of weights, sizes, colours and styles. The Company
sells its products as blanks, which are ultimately decorated with designs and
logos for sale to consumers. Gildan employs more than 8,000 full-time
employees.