Imperial makes golf hats and visors. The company is headquartered in Bourbon, Missouri, and has been in the headwear business since 1916.
History and factories
Paramount Apparel International bought the Imperial brand in late 2012, closed its Denver-area facility in 2013 and moved operations to Bourbon, SGB reported. Paramount renamed itself Imperial in 2023. In August 2013, Imperial opened a second Missouri plant in Ellington to make golf caps for clubs and retailers. The NGF credits Imperial with developing the first adjustable-size golf cap in 1950.
Products and customers
The Imperial wholesale site sells performance hats, rope hats, visors, bucket hats and apparel, with embroidery and live mockups. Imperial says it has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans and adidas.
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