Hanesbrands Inc., a Maryland corporation, Eagan

Hanes's motto is "making the world a more comfortable place," and it's been doing just that since 1901. Best known for its lines of undergarments and casual wear, Hanes offers simple, no-frills styles with an emphasis on innovating comfort. Most of Hanes's apparel is woven from smooth, ultrasoft cotton, which layers comfortably and feels great against the skin. Their shirts and underwear are also tagless, assuring a smooth fit with no itching or irritation.

The EcoSmart tee retains the softness of its ComfortBlend predecessors while going greener by weaving in recycled material. Other technologies include Cool Dri for activewear, which has a 50+ UPF rating and helps wick away sweat; the Nano-T, made of lightweight jersey cotton; and the Beefy-T, whose ring-spun cotton makes it durable enough for outerwear.