Hanes Brands has formed a partnership with the University of California, Berkeley.

According to the agreement, Hanes Brands will design, manufacture and distribute an expansive collection of men’s, women’s, unisex, youth, infant and toddler fan apparel. In addition, it will create special activations and enhanced retail presentations.The ten-year strategic agreement gives Hanes Brands exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute high-quality, on-trend fanwear across mass and campus/local.The deal broadens the university’s retail footprint and includes the company’s iconic Champion and Hanes brands, the eco-forward Alternative Apparel brand and the garment dyed Comfort Wash brand.

Hanes Brands is the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fan apparel and one of the world’s most ethical companies. Its commitment to responsible, transparent manufacturing is ingrained in everything it does, as is the focus on continuous improvement of its environmental performance. The brand is unique in the apparel industry because it owns the significant majority of its manufacturing and supply chain operations and is known for transparency, managing emissions, implementing best practices and taking coordinated action on climate-change issues.

With over 68,000 worldwide employees, the company embraces environmental stewardship and the conservation of natural resources. Since 2007, the company has reduced energy intensity by nearly 21 per cent.