Berne: Apparel that gets the job done

Wholesale Berne Apparel: Workwear, Hi-Vis, and Cold-Weather Gear

Berne has been producing workwear since 1915 — a catalog built around heavy-duty outerwear, insulated bibs and overalls, hi-vis safety vests, and performance tees for trades, construction, and outdoor labor applications. The brand's reputation in the workwear market is built on durable construction: reinforced stress points, practical pocket layouts, and fabrics engineered for physical work rather than office environments. Bulkthreads carries Berne Apparel at wholesale pricing with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Hi-Vis Safety Vests

The HVV042 Hi-Vis Economy Vest provides ANSI Class 2 compliance at an accessible price point — a practical option for outfitting large crews where per-unit cost matters. The HVV046 Multi-Color Vest adds enhanced visibility through a multi-color design suited to job site conditions where additional contrast between reflective tape and vest body is preferred. Both are lightweight mesh builds designed for mobility through a full shift.

Insulated Bib Overalls

The B415 Heritage Insulated Bib Overall is one of the more recognized styles in the Berne catalog — a rugged cotton duck shell with insulated lining, triple-stitched seams, reinforced stress points, and deep utility pockets built for outdoor work in cold conditions. It's a long-running staple for construction, agriculture, and outdoor trades where a durable, warm bib overall is a practical necessity rather than a seasonal add-on.

Thermal-Lined Hooded Sweatshirt

The SZ101 Heritage Thermal Lined Hooded Sweatshirt adds a thermal lining to a standard fleece hoodie construction, improving warmth retention without significant added bulk. It functions as a mid-layer under a work jacket in cold conditions or as a standalone outer layer in milder weather — a versatile piece for outdoor trades across a range of temperatures.

Performance Pocket Tee

The BSM38 Lightweight Performance Pocket T-Shirt is Berne's warm-weather workwear option — a moisture-wicking performance tee with a utility chest pocket for carrying small tools or essentials on site. Suited to trades and labor applications where a lightweight, breathable tee is appropriate and a chest pocket adds practical value that a standard performance tee doesn't provide.

All Berne Apparel styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1–3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes — no codes required — and free returns are included on every order. Related collections: Wholesale Workwear, Wholesale Hi-Vis and Safety Apparel, CornerStone, Kishigo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of workwear does Berne make?

Berne's catalog covers insulated bibs and overalls, hi-vis safety vests, thermal-lined hooded sweatshirts, performance tees, and outerwear for trades and outdoor labor applications. The brand has been in production since 1915 and is primarily known for cold-weather and heavy-duty workwear — insulated bibs, duck cloth outerwear, and layering pieces built for physical work in demanding conditions.

How does Berne compare to CornerStone or Kishigo for workwear orders?

Berne, CornerStone, and Kishigo each cover different segments of the workwear market. Berne's strength is in insulated cold-weather gear — bibs, overalls, thermal-lined outerwear — and warm-weather performance tees. CornerStone covers a broader range of workwear styles including duck cloth jackets, work shirts, and cargo pants, with some hi-vis options. Kishigo is a dedicated safety brand with a deeper ANSI-compliant vest catalog than either Berne or CornerStone. For orders that primarily need cold-weather insulated workwear, Berne is the most focused option; for hi-vis compliance across multiple garment types, Kishigo is worth prioritizing.

What is the Berne B415 Heritage Insulated Bib Overall best suited for?

The B415 is purpose-built for outdoor work in cold conditions — construction, agriculture, utility work, and outdoor trades where a warm, durable bib overall is a practical requirement. The cotton duck shell holds up to abrasion and rough surfaces, the insulated lining retains warmth through extended outdoor exposure, and the reinforced stress points and deep utility pockets reflect the kind of construction details that matter on a job site rather than in a retail setting.

Does Berne carry ANSI-compliant hi-vis apparel?

Yes. The HVV042 and HVV046 hi-vis vests are both ANSI Class 2 compliant — suitable for construction zones, warehouse floors, and general job site applications with vehicle speeds up to 50 mph. For orders that need a broader range of ANSI-compliant styles including Class 3 vests, surveyor vests, and hi-vis outerwear, Kishigo's catalog covers more of that ground from a single dedicated safety brand.

Do Berne Apparel orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all Berne Apparel styles — no codes required. All orders ship same day and typically arrive in 1–3 business days, with free returns on every order.