Fruit Of The Loom is a retail company focusing on men's and boys' underwear, women's and girls' underwear, and activewear. Founded in 1851 by brothers Benjamin and Robert Knight, it has since grown into a global business, as it is one of the world's oldest brands. Today, the company is known for its wide range of products, including casualwear, women's jeanswear, children's wear, and printable T-shirts and fleece for the activewear industry. Fruit Of The Loom is headquartered in Kentucky and led by CEO Melissa Burgess-Taylor.
The company prides itself on its diverse workforce, with a staff composed of 50.1% female employees and 34.6% ethnic minorities. However, it has an unusually high proportion of employees who are members of the Republican Party at 70%. Fruit Of The Loom has a strong employee retention rate, with staff members typically staying with the company for 5.9 years. With 32,400 employees and an annual revenue of $6.6 billion, Fruit Of The Loom continues to maintain its position as an industry leader in retail and clothing manufacturing.


