Fruit of the Loom
Retail Apparel and FashionKentucky, United States201-500 Employees
Fruit of the Loom operates in the retail apparel and fashion industry, focusing on underwear and casualwear for a global audience. Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the company traces its origins to 1851, when Benjamin and Robert Knight began producing textiles in Warwick, Rhode Island. The range centers on T-shirts and underwear designed for everyday wear. The company has engaged in partnerships, including a licensing arrangement with Bradford License India and a collaboration with Milk Bar for an apparel-and-dessert collection. In 2025, it was named a best employer in Kentucky.