Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, said some of its contractors
suffered damage in the Haitian earthquake. The company said three of
the four sewing operations it contracts with in Haiti that
make its men's casualwear and underwear T-shirts were affected by the
earthquake.

Two of the contractors reported little to no damage, with
the other reporting some structural damage. The contractors must also
deal with damage to roads, bridges and power systems, at least on a
temporary basis. The one contractor that did not suffer damage, located
near the Dominican Republic border, will use Dominican Republic ports
to transport its goods.

Hanesbrands plans to increase production at its plants and contractors
in the Dominican Republic, Central America and Asia to minimize the
disruption and prevent a material impact.

Hanesbrands also  plans to assist with relief efforts and has committed
to donating $25,000 to CARE's Haiti Emergency Response Fund. It is 
currently trying to figure out how it can get supplies and other aid to
Haiti. It also plans to contribute to international aid agencies.

“Hanesbrands offers its sympathy to the people of Haiti and its
heartfelt concern for the well being of those associated with our
contract sewing operations in the country,” said Gerald Evans,
Hanesbrands' president, international business and global supply chain.
“We are working diligently to determine how we can get supplies and
in-kind aid to Haiti, and we will be contributing to international aid
agencies.”