Chris Bernat

Chris Bernat is an expert in UPF50+ Sun Protection and Vapor Apparel design, specializing in Performance Apparel and Digital Print-On-Demand solutions for e-commerce and marketplace fulfillment. With a focus on digital apparel printing, he assists retail brands and organizations in optimizing production and inventory management. Chris' Rapid Retail Replenishment services cater to athletic and outdoor market brands looking for top-quality wicking technology, full-color printing, and UV/UPF Sun Protection. His company has a global reach, serving customers in the US, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the Caribbean. Known for expertise in digital sublimation substrates and performance apparel blanks, Chris emphasizes sustainable and environmentally-friendly apparel solutions, utilizing primarily water-based print technologies. In 2013, Chris launched the MADE IN THE USA Cut & Sew Sublimation Program to create sewing jobs in North & South Carolina, contributing to job growth and increased sales. Manufacturing in Colombia and the United States, his company benefits from duty-free status into key markets like the US, European Union, and Canada, offering end-to-end solutions from yarn manufacturing to customization services for seamless customer experience.