Vapor Apparel named official apparel provider
Vapor Apparel will manufacture and design their 2010 apparel for this year’s tournament. Vapor Apparel’s unique options for customizing the event apparel, their commitment to sustainability, and the proximity of their North Charleston corporate headquarters were all major factors in the selection process. The Family Circle Cup, celebrating its 10th year in Charleston and 38th year on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, is scheduled April 10-18, 2010 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in historic Charleston, South Carolina.
"We wanted to keep the business here in the Charleston area," says Bob Moran, General Manager, Family Circle Cup. "There are not many performance apparel brands that can offer Vapor’s level of customization or their commitment to the environment. The fact they were in our back yard was also a surprise."
Vapor Apparel, now entering its sixth year of operation, is headquartered at the Navy Yard in North Charleston. The brand’s commitment to eco-friendly digital print technologies further strengthens their position in the North American marketplace.
"We appreciate the opportunity to work with the Family Circle Cup." says Jackson Burnett, co-founder and president of Vapor Apparel. "It is the premier sporting event in South Carolina."
"Each group of tournament staffers will have its own unique look" says Christopher Bernat, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Vapor Apparel. "We created custom colors and decorating for each apparel segment from event volunteers to staffers."
Family Circle Cup Ticket Packages and Individual Session Tickets are on-sale now. Fans can visit familycirclecup.com for tickets and player commitment updates as the tournament approaches.
SourceSubstrates specializes in blank performance apparel, customized printing, and fabric Imprintables for the sublimation, screen-printing, and embroidery industries. The company markets the Vapor Apparel brand through its distribution partners and independent representatives. SourceSubstrates has over 75 collective years of experience in the sublimation, screen-printing, and textile industries. The company’s unique network of manufacturing and logistics partners offers a competitive advantage to our customers. SourceSubstrates is headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. More information is available at www.vaporapparel.com.
Volunteers Needed
With 16 different areas to volunteer in, there are many options for you to get involved at the April 10-18 tournament. The event’s biggest need is in the Adult Ball Crew area, so if you are 18 & up, please contact Jo Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator at (843) 849-5309. More info, visit FamilyCircleCup.com.
Lisicki to defend her title
Sabine Lisicki, 2009 Family Circle Cup Champion, has officially entered the 2010 tournament. Lisicki joins former Cup Champion and current World No. 1 Serena Williams, World No. 3 Caroline Wozniacki, World No. 6 Victoria Azarenka, former Cup Champion and current World No. 8 Jelena Jankovic, former No. 1 Maria Sharapova, Vera Zvonareva, and 18-year-old American standout Melanie Oudin in a world class player field marking the tournament’s 38th consecutive year and 10th year in Charleston.
