WINSTON-SALEM -- Hanesbrands plans to close plants in Advance and
Asheboro by the end of June, idling about 120. The plants make elastic
fabric used in waistbands for women's underwear. The apparel maker
plans to outsource production. It will still employ about 6,700 in the
state.
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