Hanesbrands is an American clothing company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It employs 63,000 people internationally. The company was founded in 1901 as Hanes Hosiery and has since grown into a global apparel company that produces underwear, hosiery, socks, T-shirts, and other clothing items. The company's brands include Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Maidenform, and Wonderbra.