Berne: Apparel that gets the job done

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

Berne has been producing workwear since 1915, with a catalog built around heavy-duty cotton duck outerwear, insulated bibs and overalls, an extensive ANSI-certified hi-vis line spanning vests, hooded sweatshirts, performance tees, and Class 3 outerwear, plus thermal-lined and standard fleece for layering. 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 the Berne Apparel lineup at wholesale pricing with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Hi-Vis Safety: Vests, Tees, Hoodies, and Class 3 Soft Shell

Berne's hi-vis line covers ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 compliance across multiple garment types, which makes it possible to outfit a crew in coordinated safety apparel from a single brand. On the vest side, the HVV042 Hi-Vis Class 2 Economy Vest is a 4 oz. polyester mesh build with 2" reflective tape, hook-and-loop front closure, and adjustable side snaps, certified to ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 2. The HVV046 Multi-Color Vest adds enhanced visibility through a multi-color mesh design suited to job sites where additional contrast between reflective tape and vest body is preferred.

For pocket tee coverage, Berne offers three hi-vis tees in 4 oz. polyester birdseye mesh with moisture management, a left-chest pocket, taped neck seam, and 2" reflective tape. The HVK012 Hi-Vis Class 2 Performance Pocket Tee is the Class 2 option, the HVK013 Hi-Vis Class 3 Performance Pocket Tee steps up to Class 3 compliance for higher-visibility applications, and the HVK017 Hi-Vis Class 2 Color Blocked Pocket Tee brings a color-blocked design with segmented reflective tape for crews that want a more distinctive look without losing certification.

For cold-weather hi-vis layering, the HVF021 Hi-Vis Class 3 Lined Hooded Sweatshirt is a 9 oz. polyester fleece pullover with a 5 oz. polyester mesh lining, 2" reflective tape, double-lined three-piece hood, oversized front pockets, and ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 certification. The HVF023 Hi-Vis Class 3 Color Block Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is the full-zip equivalent in 9 oz. blended fleece with medium-weight fleece lining, color-block construction, and the same Class 3 certification. For full outerwear at the highest visibility class, the HVJS206 Hi-Vis Class 3 Hooded Soft Shell Jacket brings ANSI Class 3 compliance into a wind- and water-resistant 8 oz. polyester softshell bonded to microfleece, with an adjustable three-piece hood, zippered front pockets, a zippered chest pocket with media port, and an elastic waist cord with toggles. ANSI Class 3 is the highest visibility class under the standard, required for high-speed roadway work and complex backgrounds where vests alone aren't sufficient.

Insulated Bib Overall and Heavy Cotton Duck Outerwear

The B415 Heritage Insulated Bib Overall is the long-running anchor of the Berne workwear catalog. It's built on a 10 oz. super-duty 100% cotton duck shell with water-repellent finish, medium-weight quilt-lined taffeta insulation, an insulated "High Back" design for warmth above the shoulders, triple-needle stitched main seams, full-length heavy-duty brass zipper, brass leg zippers with storm flap closures, and a deep utility pocket layout (double inside chest, two swing, two reinforced back, side utility, hammer loop, tape measure loop). 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.

For hooded jacket coverage in heavy cotton duck, the HJ51 Heritage Hooded Jacket uses the same 10 oz. cotton duck shell with water-repellent finish, a three-piece insulated hood with drawstring, knit storm cuffs and waistband, pleated elbows and action back for range of motion, and a heavy-duty brass front zipper. The HJ375 Heartland Washed Cotton Duck Hooded Jacket steps up to a heavier 12 oz. enzyme-washed cotton duck shell with heavyweight quilt-lined taffeta in the body, brass rivets at stress points, and a softer hand feel out of the box. For a hoodless heavy-duty option, the J374 Highland Washed Gasoline Jacket brings a 12 oz. super-duty cotton duck shell with heavyweight fleece lining, action back and pleated elbows, a right-chest zippered pocket, three internal chest pockets, two angled welt pockets, and adjustable snap closures. The CH416 Heritage Chore Coat covers the classic chore coat silhouette: 10 oz. heavy-duty cotton duck with water-repellent finish, heavyweight quilted taffeta liner, triple-needle stitched seams, action back and pleated elbows, a heavy-duty brass zipper with storm flap, and collar snaps for an optional detachable hood.

Lighter Micro-Duck Jackets for Milder Conditions

For programs that want a duck jacket without the bulk of full 10 to 12 oz. cotton duck, Berne's micro-duck line uses a lighter 4.7 oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester sanded duck that delivers a soft hand feel with comparable durability at a more wearable weight. The HJ67 Highland Quilt-Lined Micro-Duck Hooded Jacket is the hooded version, with quilt lining, a longer length for coverage, water and wind resistance, a three-piece sherpa-lined hood, hidden rib-knit cuffs and storm flap to trap heat, fleece-lined side-entry pockets, and two front pockets with snap closures. The J387 Highland Quilt-Lined Micro-Duck Jacket is the hoodless version with a fleece-lined collar, drop-tail hem for added rear coverage, snap adjustments at the cuffs, and multiple pockets including fleece-lined front pockets and three zippered exterior pockets. Both work well for outdoor trades in milder weather and for programs that want a more contemporary, lifestyle-leaning silhouette than full heavy-duty cotton duck.

Heritage Hooded Sweatshirts and Thermal-Lined Fleece

Berne's hooded sweatshirt line covers four distinct builds for different layering needs. The SP418 Heritage Zip Pocket Hooded Sweatshirt is the standard pullover, built on 9 oz. 52/48 cotton/polyester fleece with a three-piece hood and drawcord, ribbed-knit cuffs and waistband, reinforced bartacks at stress points, and a zippered kangaroo pouch pocket. The SZ413 Heritage Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is the full-zip equivalent in the same 9 oz. 52/48 cotton/poly fleece, with a double-layered three-piece hood, durable brass front zipper, and two front pockets.

For added warmth, the SZ101 Heritage Thermal Lined Hooded Sweatshirt is a full-zip hoodie built on a 9 oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester fleece shell with a 5 oz. cotton/polyester thermal lining, for a combined garment weight roughly twice that of a standard 8 oz. fleece hoodie. The construction includes a double-layered three-piece hood with drawstring, rib-knit cuffs and waistband, a durable nylon front zipper, oversized front pockets with a media port, double-needle stitched main seams, and reinforced bartacks at stress points. The HVF101 Heritage Thermal-Lined Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is a polyester-shell variant of the SZ101: 9 oz. 100% polyester fleece shell with a 5 oz. thermal lining, same double-layered three-piece hood, nylon front zipper, oversized front pockets, and reinforced construction. The polyester shell makes it a more performance-oriented alternative to the SZ101's cotton/poly blend, with similar warmth at a similar weight.

Performance Pocket Tee and Heritage Beanie

For warm-weather workwear, the BSM38 Lightweight Performance Pocket T-Shirt is a moisture-wicking performance tee with a utility chest pocket for carrying small tools or essentials on site. It's 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. For seasonal head coverage, the H150 Heritage Knit Cuff Beanie is a 100% acrylic cuffed beanie at 12.5 inches by 16.5 inches, a practical add-on for cold-weather work programs that want a coordinating Berne piece for outdoor crews.

All Berne Apparel styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes, with 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 at Bulkthreads covers insulated bib overalls, cotton duck hooded jackets in heavy and micro-duck weights, a chore coat, a hoodless gasoline-style work jacket, hooded sweatshirts in pullover and full-zip builds, thermal-lined fleece in cotton/poly and 100% polyester variants, ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 hi-vis vests, tees, hoodies, and a Class 3 hooded soft shell jacket, plus a performance pocket tee and a knit beanie. The brand has been in production since 1915 and is primarily known for cold-weather and heavy-duty workwear, with a growing hi-vis line that now spans most ANSI-compliant garment categories from a single brand.

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

Berne, CornerStone, and Kishigo each cover different segments of the workwear market with meaningful overlap. Berne's strength is in cotton duck outerwear and insulated cold-weather gear (the B415 bib, the HJ51 and HJ375 hooded jackets, the J374 gasoline jacket, the CH416 chore coat, the HJ67 and J387 micro-duck jackets, and the SZ101 thermal-lined hoodie), with a hi-vis line that now covers Class 2 and Class 3 across vests, tees, hoodies, and a soft shell jacket. CornerStone covers a broader range of workwear styles including duck cloth jackets, work shirts, cargo pants, and a hi-vis lineup. Kishigo is a dedicated safety brand with the deepest ANSI-compliant catalog of the three. For orders that need both heavy-duty cold-weather workwear and hi-vis safety apparel from a single brand, Berne is the most consolidated option.

What's the difference between Berne's heavy cotton duck and micro-duck jackets?

Heavy cotton duck (10 to 12 oz. 100% cotton, used in the HJ51, HJ375, J374, CH416, and B415) is the traditional Berne workwear fabric: rugged, abrasion-resistant, and built for genuine outdoor labor in harsh conditions. The 12 oz. enzyme-washed duck on the HJ375 and J374 is softer out of the box than the standard 10 oz. duck on the HJ51 and CH416, but both are full heavy-duty workwear weights. Micro-duck (4.7 oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester sanded duck, used in the HJ67 and J387) is significantly lighter, blends polyester for shape retention and reduced shrinkage, and has a softer, more contemporary hand feel. It's the right choice for milder weather, lifestyle-leaning programs, or buyers who want a duck jacket that isn't a full winter coat.

What's the difference between the SZ101 and HVF101 thermal-lined hoodies?

Both are full-zip thermal-lined hooded sweatshirts with the same 9 oz. shell plus 5 oz. thermal lining construction, double-layered three-piece hood, nylon front zipper, oversized front pockets, and reinforced bartacks. The difference is the shell fabric: the SZ101 uses a 60/40 cotton/polyester fleece shell with a 60/40 cotton/polyester thermal liner, which gives a softer, more cotton-feel hand suited to wear-comfort priorities. The HVF101 uses a 100% polyester fleece shell with a thermal liner, which produces a more performance-oriented build with faster moisture management and better shape retention through repeated washing, at the cost of some softness. Both are heavy garments at roughly 14 oz. combined weight; this is winter workwear, not a year-round basic.

Does Berne carry ANSI-compliant hi-vis apparel, including Class 3?

Yes, Berne now covers a substantial hi-vis lineup spanning both ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 across multiple garment types. Class 2 options include the HVV042 economy vest, HVV046 multi-color vest, HVK012 performance pocket tee, and HVK017 color-blocked pocket tee. Class 3 options include the HVK013 performance pocket tee, the HVF021 lined hooded sweatshirt, the HVF023 color-block full-zip hooded sweatshirt, and the HVJS206 hooded soft shell jacket. That makes it possible to outfit a crew in coordinated hi-vis apparel across vests, tees, hoodies, and outerwear from Berne alone. Kishigo's catalog still covers more ground for specialized hi-vis builds (rainwear, surveyor vests, hi-vis pants), but the gap is narrower than it used to be.

Do Berne Apparel orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

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