Greenville, S.C., Dec. 16, 2009 – Delta Apparel, Inc. has signed a letter of intent and expects to
acquire substantially all of the net assets of Art Gun Technologies, LLC by December 31, 2009.

Through its innovative technology or “virtual art studio”, Art Gun provides shoppers the
ability to design apparel products by choosing different styles, colors and graphics to create
their one-of-a-kind customized garment. Art Gun’s unique software application can be fully
integrated into any company’s e-commerce platform, allowing Art Gun to manage the entire process
from web design and integration to digitally printing and shipping the garment.

Robert W. Humphreys, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Delta Apparel, Inc.,
commented, “We are excited to acquire what we think is one of the most compelling new ideas to
emerge for the retail industry in some time. Art Gun dovetails with our existing operations and
provides us with a direct entrée into what we believe is a $1 billion customized apparel market. At
the same time, Art Gun brings with it exciting technology, expertise in digital printing and a
strong management team that we believe provides new growth opportunities for Delta Apparel, Inc.”

Art Gun began as a concept in January 2009. During the following nine months, Billy Koorse,
Scott Valancy and Evan Koorse took this idea from concept to reality, launching the first Art Gun
“Design a Tee Studio” in October 2009. Art Gun is currently in discussions with other large
companies with strong e-commerce platforms for utilization of its software and services.

Billy Koorse, Chief Executive Officer of Art Gun Technologies, LLC, commented, “We believe
that Delta shares Art Gun’s vision of becoming a market leader in customized apparel through
digital printing. We see clear synergies between our companies that should facilitate Art Gun’s
continued growth and success in the future.”

The closing of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Art Gun is in its
infancy, and the Company anticipates the business will not have significant revenue during at least
the first twelve months after acquisition. The future impact of the acquisition on the Company’s
financial results will depend, among other things, on Art Gun’s ability to attract and retain
additional customers.

About Delta Apparel Inc.

Delta Apparel Inc., along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, M. J. Soffe, LLC, Junkfood
Clothing Company and To The Game, LLC, is an international design, manufacturing, sourcing and
marketing company that features a diverse portfolio of high quality branded and private label
activewear apparel and headwear. The Company specializes in selling a variety of casual and
athletic products through most distribution channels for these types of goods. Its products are
sold to specialty and boutique shops, upscale and traditional department stores, mid-tier
retailers, sporting goods stores, screen printers, and private label accounts. In addition, certain
products are sold to college bookstores and to the U.S. military. Its products are also available
direct to consumers on its websites at www.soffe.com, www.junkfoodclothing.com, and
www.deltaapparel.com. The headwear products can be viewed at www.2thegame.com. The Company’s
operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, and it
employs approximately 6,500 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company is available
at www.deltaapparelinc.com.

Statements and other information in this press release that are not reported financial
results or other historical information are forward-looking statements. These are based on our
expectations and are necessarily dependent upon assumptions, estimates and data that we believe are
reasonable and accurate but may be incorrect, incomplete or imprecise. Forward-looking statements
are also subject to a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties include, among others, the general U.S. and international economic
conditions; changes in consumer confidence, consumer spending, and demand for apparel products; the
ability of our brands and products to meet consumer preferences within the prevailing retail
environment; the financial difficulties encountered by our customers and higher credit risk
exposure; the competitive conditions in the apparel and textile industries; changes in
environmental, tax, trade, employment and other laws and regulations; the uncertainty of raw
material and energy prices; changes in the economic, political and social stability of our offshore
locations; the relative strength of the United States dollar as against other currencies; and other
risks described from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.Accordingly, any forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future
events or circumstances and may not be realized.We do not undertake publicly to update or revise
the forward-looking statements even if it becomes clear that any projected results will not be
realized.

Press release courtesy of Delta Apparel Inc.

Posted on December 29, 2009

St. Louis, Dec. 14, 2009 – Monsanto Company announced today that the Deltapine Class of 10 will
include six new cotton varieties. More than 160 farmers across the Cotton Belt participated in the
New Product Exposure (NPE) program this summer, testing some of the 13 candidates on their farms.
The feedback from these farmers and the data from plots show an increase in on-farm profitability
potential.

“This weekend we had the chance to preview the Class of 10 with a lot of the farmers who
helped us decide which would be commercialized,” said Brett Begemann. “The yields they reported
with our new products provide a real bright spot for the cotton industry.”

Begemann says “Arkansas farmer Ron Holthouse told us as he harvested his plots he thought
about acreage for next year. He had considered cutting his cotton to one-third of the area he had
in 2009 but the performance he saw with our new varieties convinced him to stay with his full 3,000
acres.”

Holthouse explains, “Our NPE plot consisted of five Class of 10 candidates plus other
varieties we’ve grown before including competitor varieties. Our overall cotton yield was bad off
this year due to excessive rain the entire fall. The NPE plot was in a field that averaged only 956
pounds per acre across all varieties, but the Class of 10 candidates averaged between 1,050 to
1,200 pounds per acre. I was very impressed by the Class of 10. They were by far the best yielding
products on my farm. I feel comfortable growing cotton next year because of the yield and fiber
quality I saw from these new Deltapine varieties.”

Other farmers agree that the performance of the new varieties was strong on their farms:

• Kirby Lewis of Lubbock, Texas said “I grew two Class of 10 candidates and they both
exceeded 4 bales to the acre – over 2,000 pounds. One product went 4 2/3 bales per acre and the
other made 4 1/3 bales per acre and the quality on both was excellent. They stripped well and they
were not too loose in the boll. They were fairly storm-proof and excellent yielders. We are
pleased.”

• Don and Mike Pearson farm in Jackson, TN. Don said, “I wish we would have had better
growing conditions for the plot because it was a real test this season to grow cotton. We averaged
950 pounds per acre across 7 or 8 varieties planted on our farm and the Class of 10 varieties were
100 to 200 pounds better than everything else. We were very pleased. They are certainly worth
planting again for another look.”

• Steve Bullard gins cotton in Quitman, Georgia for farmers in three counties. He had several
Class of 10 candidates get harvested and ginned. “Everyone around here is looking for a replacement
for DP 555 BGRR by trialing these new candidates. Most of our farmers are good about tagging
modules with variety information so we can compare the new candidates to 555 easily. A couple of
the Class of 10 varieties have averaged 100 lbs/acre or so better than 555 this year, and that is
very promising and fiber uniformity has improved which adds to the price a farmer gets for his
cotton.”

Dr. Dave Albers, Monsanto’s cotton germplasm lead, says the yield improvements were seen
across the Cotton Belt. He said, farmers in Texas saw an average of 40-50 pounds of lint per acre
with the Class of 09 compared to commercial standards and the Class of 10 brought an additional
average of 50 pounds. In field trials east of Texas, yield averages were 50-100 pounds more per
acre with the Class of 09 compared to current standards and the Class of 10 yielded an additional
100-200 pounds, Albers says. With these figures, farmers could harvest one or two more bales of
cotton per bag of Deltapine Class of ’10 seed purchased.

The investments Monsanto has made in counter-seasonal seed production resulted in wide
availability of the Class of 09 for its introductory season. In fact, the USDA estimated that the
class was planted on more than 10 percent of the cotton area last year. Seed production in some
areas was challenged, but the company says availability of the Class of 09 should be significantly
higher in 2010 and the Class of 10 will be in a good introductory supply.

The new varieties bring the latest in genetics and technology resulting in such high
performance potential. There are two varieties – DP 1048 B2RF and DP 1050 B2RF – that are
particularly well-suited to the mid & full-season areas that stretch from Georgia to South
Texas. For those early- to mid-maturing areas from North Carolina through the Delta, DP 1028 B2RF
and DP 1034 B2RF have a good fit. Water-availability differences in West Texas drove the selection
of DP 1032 B2RF and DP 1044 B2RF for use in that region. Additional information on these varieties
will be available at the 2010 Beltwide Cotton Conferences in New Orleans January 4-7, 2010.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural
products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both
small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our
world’s natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our
commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com . Follow our business on Twitter at
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Press release courtesy of Monsanto Co.

Posted on December 29, 2009

Dallas, Dec. 14, 2009 – Haggar Clothing Co., makers of Haggar branded casual and dress apparel for
men, announces a new license agreement granting World Cross Culture the ability to exclusively
manufacture and market outerwear under the Haggar brand in North America. The agreement continues
the Haggar strategy of brand leadership in men’s dress and casual product categories with one of
the most recognized men’s brands in the U.S.

“The Haggar brand continues to demonstrate remarkable strength in a difficult economic
environment. Consumers are finding the right mix of style and value in an iconic brand a compelling
reason to choose Haggar product. The addition of Haggar outerwear in a collection representing a
unique and complete selection will be warmly received,” said Jon Ragsdale, SVP of Marketing and
Merchandising for Haggar. “World Cross Culture brings tremendous industry experience and creativity
to a category positioned to extend the success of the brand with trend right performance product.”

The initial Haggar Outerwear offering will include product across several fabric
classifications. These categories include strong selling fabrics such as Aqua Tech, Soft Shell,
Wool, Microfiber and Washed Canvas. Also included are items in PU, Leather and Down. The collection
is available for review immediately. Haggar Top Coats and Rainwear will be available for review
during the January market.

“We are very excited about the outerwear opportunity represented by the iconic Haggar brand,”
said Frank Spadaro, President of World Cross Culture. “The brand is a great platform for our best
product development across various fabrics and performance enhancements. The line represents a
diverse product collection with the style and performance that will not disappoint the
discriminating consumer who expects nothing less than the best from Haggar.”

About World Cross Culture

World Cross Culture was established in 1999 as an Importer/Manufacturer of Outerwear for Men,
Women and Children. Currently they manufacture Private Label and Branded outerwear for a variety of
Importers. Haggar Outerwear will be headquartered at 202 West 40th Street, Suite 301, New York, NY
10018.

About Haggar

Since its beginnings in Dallas, Texas in 1926, the Haggar Clothing Company has grown from a
simple manufacturer of men’s fine apparel into one of the most recognized brands in the market,
with Haggar casual pants, dress pants and suit separates and an extensive licensing program
offering head-to-toe clothing options for style-conscious men of all ages and professions.

Press release courtesy of Haggar Clothing Co.

Posted on December 29, 2009

Los Angeles-based private investment firm Revolution Capital Group has acquired Dove Professional
Apparel, a San Diego-based manufacturer of medical uniforms for the healthcare and educational
markets. Founded in 1985, Dove is the largest company in that sector, working with more than 250
nursing school programs. Revolution Capital Group’s Managing Director and Head of Operations Rick
Bigelow will head Dove’s management team and serve as COO.

“Dove has been extremely successful in this difficult economy and has sustained a strong
growth rate while maintaining a superior level of service to its existing customer base,” said Ivan
Ivankovich, CFO, Revolution Capital Group.

“We will aggressively look to grow the business organically as well as through acquisition,”
said Cyrus Nikou, founding partner, Revolution Capital Group. “They have done a great job here of
establishing brand equity, superior quality products and a well diversified customer base. We are
excited about taking this business to the next level.”

December 22, 2009

Innegra™ S fiber, developed by Innegrity LLC, a Simpsonville, S.C.-based manufacturer of
high-performance fibers for composites applications, has received an Honorable Mention in the
inaugural competition for the MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year 2009, sponsored by Material
ConneXion — a materials consultancy with offices in New York City; Bangkok, Thailand; Cologne,
Germany; Milan; and Daegu, Korea.

“The MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary
breadth and scope of materials innovation today,” said George M. Beylerian, founder and CEO,
Material ConneXion. “Innegra S is recognized as an honorable mention due to the exemplary material
innovation achieved in this product.”

According to Innegrity, Innegra S — used in composites for ballistic, sporting goods, and
marine and automotive applications — is the lightest-weight high-performance fiber available on
the market. The fiber offers a low-cost alternative to such high-performance fibers as aramids,
carbon and glass; and soft ballistic armor containing Innegra S and aramid fiber provides the same
level of protection as armor made with aramid alone. In addition, fabrics and composites made with
the fiber offer a superior grip owing to special surface features, the company reports.

Material ConneXion will present Innegra S, along with 10 other Honorable Mentions and the
winning entry, at its MEDIUM Award for Material of the Year 2009 exhibition in its New York City
showroom from Jan. 11 through Feb. 19, 2010.

December 22, 2009

ML Industries Inc. (MLI) — a Pharr, Texas-based textile manufacturer serving automotive safety and
seating, apparel and decoration, marine, and wind energy markets — has acquired two
state-of-the-art Mexico-based manufacturing plants from Winston-Salem, N.C.-based branded apparel
maker Hanesbrands Inc., for an undisclosed price.

The plants are located in Francisco Madero and San Pedro, near the city of Torreon. According
to MLI President and CEO Mickey Dunn, the company will move automotive  airbag operations from
its existing plant in Francisco Madero into the 130,000-square-foot Hanesbrands plant in that town.
MLI currently is looking for a joint-venture partner to set up operations in the San Pedro plant.

“We are building on 19 years of experience manufacturing in the United States and Mexico,”
Dunn said. “This acquisition will allow us to continue to diversify product mix and allow us to
attract new customers.”

Founded in 1990 in McCaysville, Ga., under the name Major League Inc., the company began
operations as a contract cut-and-sew manufacturer focused on private label apparel. The company
began its Mexican operations to avail itself of advantages associated with the North America Free
Trade Agreement, which was passed in 1994. It now operates two plants in Mexico: one in Diaz Ordaz,
Tamaulipas; as well as the Francisco Madero plant. In 2002, the company expanded its offerings to
include non-apparel products for niche markets including automotive airbags, seat covers and seat
inserts; and it changed its name to ML Industries Inc. in 2004 to reflect this wider scope. In the
course of 2009, MLI has increased its workforce by more than 800 employees, and it anticipates
25-percent growth in all sectors of its business in the coming year, Dunn said.

December 22, 2009

(December 15, 2009) – Australian Wool Innovation and NewMerino® have joined forces to develop new
market opportunities for Australian Merino wool in Europe and the USA.

The marketing expertise and local knowledge of AWI’s global sales network has been joined by
the certified traceability system and raw wool supply at NewMerino®.

The development aims to open up another line of supply for Australian wool, particularly for
retailers and brands looking to source the natural and renewable fibre from its place of origin on
Australian farms.

NewMerino® CEO Peter Vandeleur approached AWI for marketing and assistance to support his
quality assured supply chain.

AWI CEO Brenda McGahan said she was happy to help anyone sell more Australian wool.

“We aim to re-ignite the demand for wool with a renewed focus on marketing. AWI is working
the sweet spots of the supply chain to re-ignite demand for fine wool in the apparel trade and
broader and cross bred wool in the interior and non-apparel sectors.”

“We are well aware of the rising desire for traceability from retailers and we welcome the
initiative by NewMerino®. Given the location and expertise of our staff, AWI is in a unique
position to facilitate such arrangements,” Ms McGahan added.

NewMerino® involves individual woolgrowers and processors who work together through the wool
pipeline to ensure the quality attributes of Australian Merino wool required by brands and
retailers are maintained with full integrity and traceback.

“Access to AWI’s global and local expertise across a network is very valuable for us. I am
pleased to report the first response from retailers has been very positive,” Mr Vandeleur said.

Press release courtesy of AWI



December 15, 2009

As the House of Representatives approved a one-year extension of two preferential trade programs —
and the Senate is expected to do the same later this week — Congress has postponed action on some
of the controversial issues surrounding the programs.

The House-approved legislation is a simple one-year extension of the current General System
of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preference Act. US textile and apparel manufacturers and
importers had sought a longer extension that they believe would facilitate longer-term sourcing and
remove some of the uncertainties from the marketplace.

Textile manufacturers were concerned about an effort to grant zero-tariffs to textiles and
apparel from Cambodia and Bangladesh and the possibility that textiles and apparel would for the
first time be subject to GSP duty-free treatment. Importers were recommending a single rule of
origin for all products that would undercut the textile industry’s hard-won yarn forward rule of
origin that is part of key bilateral and regional free trade agreements.

While neither textile manufacturers nor importers are entirely pleased with the one-year
extension, they say it is better than letting the preference programs expire December 31 as
scheduled. They expect the larger issues to be addressed next year as part of a more comprehensive
legislative package dealing with a wide range of trade issues.

December 15, 2009

Five Democratic senators and one Independent are supporting legislation calling for sweeping
changes in US trade policy, similar to legislation that has been introduced in the House with 127
co-sponsors.

The Senate bill, entitled the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment
(TRADE) Act, mandates a review of existing trade agreements and provides for more Congressional
involvement in future trade agreements as they are being negotiated, and it establishes guidelines
to ensure that all agreements are effectively implemented.

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the Independent sponsor of the bill, said: “As a result of
our disastrous trade policy, millions of decent jobs have been shipped overseas, turning American
jobs into our number one export. We need to do everything possible to reverse this trend and
develop a new trade policy that reduces our record-breaking trade deficit and increase American
jobs.”

Other sponsors of the bill are Sens., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bob Casey, D-Pa., Byron Dorgan,
D-N.D., Russ Feingold, D-Wis., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.

Like the House version of trade reform legislation, the Senate bill directs the US Government
Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive review of existing trade agreements with an
emphasis on economic results, enforcement and compliance. It also spells out standards for labor
and environmental protection, safety standards and national security considerations. Another key
provision calls for the President to submit a negotiating plan to Congress prior to entering into
negotiations and provides for more congressional oversight with respect to implementation of
agreements.

December 15, 2009