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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
 
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.     )
 
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HANESBRANDS INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
 
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on April 26, 2011
 
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(HANES BRANDS INC LOGO)
1000 EAST HANES MILL ROAD
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27105
Meeting Information
Meeting Type:     Annual Meeting
For holders as of:   February 17, 2011
Date:   April 26, 2011 Time:   8:30 a.m., Eastern Time
Location:   Hanesbrands’ New York Design Center
260 Madison Avenue, 14th floor
New York, NY 10016
For directions to Hanesbrands’ New York Design Center, call 212-850-2447
You are receiving this Notice of Annual Meeting and Internet Availability because you hold shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.


 

 

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— Before You Vote —
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                 ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX   (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 12, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.
—  How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: To attend the meeting in person, you must present an admission ticket and some form of government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver’s license or passport). At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
Authorize Your Proxy By Internet: To authorize your proxy now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX   available and follow the instructions.
Authorize Your Proxy By Mail: You can authorize your proxy by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.


 

 

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Voting Items                  
The Board of Directors recommends
that you vote FOR the following:		  
   
1.   Election of Directors                
    Nominees:                
 
                            
 
  01)   Lee A. Chaden     06 )   Ronald L. Nelson    
 
  02)   Bobby J. Griffin     07 )   Richard A. Noll    
 
  03)   James C. Johnson     08 )   Andrew J. Schindler    
 
  04)   Jessica T. Mathews     09 )   Ann E. Ziegler    
 
  05)   J. Patrick Mulcahy                
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
2.   To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Hanesbrands’ independent registered public accounting firm for Hanesbrands’ 2011 fiscal year.
3.   To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, executive compensation as described in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote for ONE year for the following:
4.   To recommend, by a non-binding advisory vote, the frequency of future advisory votes regarding executive compensation.
5.   To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.


 

 











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