Hanes

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
45 days
Free return shipping
Yes
Receipt required
Not specified
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
up to 10 additional days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Hanes allows you to return unused items within 45 days of purchase for a refund to your original form of payment. Return shipping is free, and you can initiate returns through Hanes's self-serve online portal.

How returns work

You return items by mail using a pre-paid return label. To start a return, visit Hanes's self-serve returns page to create your pre-paid USPS or DHL return label, then send back your unused items within 45 days of purchase.

Exclusions and restrictions

Used products cannot be returned unless they are defective. Hanes does not offer exchanges. If an item is damaged, defective, or not as ordered, you can receive a refund of the original shipping fees along with your refund.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original form of payment. Processing takes up to 10 additional days after Hanes receives your return. If your item was damaged, defective, or not as ordered, the original shipping cost is also refunded.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return an item to Hanes?

You have 45 days from the date of purchase to return unused items. After you send back your return, allow up to 10 additional days for the refund to be processed to your original payment method.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

No. Hanes provides a free pre-paid return label through its self-serve returns portal. You can choose to return your item via USPS or DHL at no cost to you.

Can I return used items?

Used products are not returnable for a refund, with one exception: if a used item is defective, Hanes will refund it. Otherwise, only unused items qualify for return.

Will I get my original shipping cost back?

Original shipping fees are refunded only if the item you received was damaged, defective, or not as ordered. For standard returns of unused items, the original shipping cost is not refunded.

Does Hanes offer exchanges?

No. Hanes does not offer direct exchanges. If you need a different item, you must return your original purchase and place a new order separately.

How do I start a return?

Visit Hanes's self-serve returns page to create a pre-paid return label for USPS or DHL. Use that label to mail back your unused item within 45 days of purchase.

When will I receive my refund?

Refunds are issued to your original form of payment. Allow up to 10 additional days after Hanes receives your return for the refund to be processed.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , pre-paid USPS/DHL return label via self-serve portal

Step by step

  1. Visit the self-serve returns page to create a pre-paid return label.
  2. Send back unused items within 45 days of purchase.

What you cannot return

  • used products , only refunded if defective

Exchanges

No exchanges offered. Customer must return item and place new order. Original shipping non-refundable unless item damaged, defective, or wrong.

Damaged or defective items

Original shipping fees refundable if item damaged, defective, or not as ordered. Refunds issued for defective used products.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days send back any unused items within 45 days of purchase
Free return shipping Free Returns For online orders shipped to a U.S. address. Visit our easy self-serve returns page to create a pre-paid USPS/DHL return label
Refund method Your refund will be issued to your original form of payment
Refund processing days *It may take up to 10 additional days for the funds to show after the initial charge is posted in your account

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