We’ve spent over 100 years defining excellence. Down to the finest detail, Imperial has always been committed to perfection in style, comfort and functionality. Our legendary quality and signature fit has led the most prestigious golf courses in the world to trust us with their design needs since 1916. Our tradition of innovative thinking led us to pioneer the very first adjustable hat as well as the classic high crown Tour Visor®. Every unique design and cutting edge development is inspired by our customers. From their time spent at the golf course to every moment in between, their commitment to excellence deserves ours.
Sold in every top 100 golf club and over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the USA
CELEBRITIES & SOCIAL PROOF
Voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for 8 consecutive years by the AGM
Reported as the #1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels by Golf Datatech
CUSTOMER BASE
An Imperial customer is a brand loyalist, from the club house to the lake house and everywhere in between.
• GOLF
• PICKLEBALL • OUTDOOR
• LIFESTYLE
Playbook Essentials
Welcome to The Playbook! Here is a centralized library of key resources, from program flyers and decoration details to selling tools and support materials. Inside, you’ll find a quick overview of what’s new for the 2026 season, where to find it, and the platforms you use every day. It’s your starting point for all things Imperial and everything you need to run your business with confidence.
Meet Your Trainer
Samantha Oberkramer is our Representative Trainer, focused on continuing education and best practices, as well as onboarding new reps and guiding them through essential systems like ACE and WorkFlow. Please reach out to Samantha for support via email: so.salesassistant@gmail.com
ACE - The Order Hub
The Rep Roadmap
ACE is your central platform for managing all customer and order activity. Here, you can access customer history, sales information, inventory, artwork, and lead times—all in one place. It’s also where you’ll place orders, making it an essential daily tool.
For helpful tips and guidance, check out the full library of tutorials and best practices on AIR: https://app.air.inc/a/bTBIHwcCI
If you're just getting started, use this direct link for How to Enter an Order Using an Artpack: https://app.air.inc/a/cMus7fTlO
FLOW - The Art Portal
WorkFlow is your go-to platform for all things artwork. Use it to submit new Artpack requests, request revisions, and search for existing customer art files.
For step-by-step guidance, you’ll find a full library of tutorials and best practices on AIR: https://app.air.inc/a/bTBIHwcCI
If you're just getting started, use this direct link for How to Enter a New Artpack Request: https://app.air.inc/a/cEdrSUpV7
Direct Link to Access: https://paiworkflow.com/#/login
AIR - The Digital Playbook
AIR is your digital hub for all things Imperial—organized by product category to make searching simple and intuitive. From headwear and apparel to belts, brand info, and additional resources, AIR is designed to support your day-to-day needs. On your homepage, you’ll find easy access to tutorials for ACE and order entry, as well as materials featured in the monthly Rep Gazette. Direct Link to Access: https://app.air.inc/a/bT2dcDudx
PRO TIP:
New for 2026
Page numbers are in reference to style page in the catalog.
Best Sellers
Page numbers are in reference to style page in the catalog.
Rolling Prebook Program
Qualifying Products: Finished Cap, Empire, Knits, Rope Program, Apparel, and Belts
Not Included: Small Batch Program styles Program subject to current leadtimes
KEY DATES:
Order Any Time (Year Round)
Day Lead Time (Domestic Orders)
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Day Lead Time (Empire Orders)
BOOK EARLY PACK & HOLD RELEASE
Enter your orders by the booking deadline to qualify for prebook benefits.
*Art must be approved prior to order entry. No changes can be made once the order is entered.
Offer your accounts faster turnaround, especially during peak season. Reduce their preseason risk and ensure they can restock best-sellers quickly without long lead times.
*Pack & hold available starting at tier 2 (silver).
Select your desired release date at the time of order entry.
*Release dates must be within a max of 9 months from first shipment.
Tier 2 (silver) - 2 release dates
Tier 3 (gold) - 3 release dates
Rolling Prebook Pack & Hold
The Pack & Hold Program offers a strategic solution for managing fluctuating inventory levels while reducing costs. By producing bulk orders in advance and storing them at no charge for up to 12 months, we provide enhanced flexibility, a responsive solution to demand, and higher margins to support your business needs.
HOW IT WORKS:
Prebook Order with PO Placed with Imperial Sales Rep.
Decorated headwear shipped and stored at Imperial HQ
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Orders Delivered on Pre-Scheduled Date
Allow up to 4 business days for shipment processing
READY TO SHIP INVENTORY
Decorated headwear will be stored at our warehouse, making it easy to push out inventory as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
COST EFFECTIVE
Designed for long-term inventory management through bulk order quantities and tiered volume pricing on qualifying orders.
TIER 2
INVOICE FLEXIBILITY
You will not be invoiced until each order ships, allowing for better cash flow management.
TIER 3
TIER 6
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Disclaimer
Orders must be submitted at the same time, prebooked with release dates at the time of order entry. Changes to order or ship dates will void prebook benefits.
Inventory MUST be shipped withing 12 months of receipt date at Imperial HQ.
DOMESTIC DECORATION LOCATION CODES
BUCKETS
LADIES VISORS
CF1:
VBF:
VBL:
center front panel
CB2:
CF1: center back panel
logo needs to be centered down the middle of the visor front
VBR: logo needs to be centered on the band
center of the logo should be placed where the band meets the visor end on the left side
center of the logo should be placed where the band meets the visor end on the right side
visor left top *for DTP only
VLT: visor right top *for DTP only
VRT: logo placed on left side of visor
VVR:
VVL: logo placed on right side of visor
MEN'S VISORS
center front panel
CF1: o center left front panel VVL: o center right front panel VVR: right wearer’s side panel RWS: back panel left side * LWB: back panel right side * RWB: left wearer’s side panel LWS: *this location only available on the 3161
DOMESTIC DECORATION LOCATION CODES
CAPS
BSA:
BSB:
CF1:
center front panel
HB2: center back on a closed back backstrap *for DTP only
CB2: centered on left front panel high center back
LLF: lower left front panel
RFP:
LFP: centered on right front panel
LRF: lower right front panel wearer’s left side panel
LWB: back panel left side (1.5”Wx 1.5”H)
LWS: wearer’s front left side panel *DTP only
FLS: arched over back opening
FRS:
wearer’s front right side panel *DTP only
RWB: back panel right side (1.5”Wx 1.5”H)
RWS: wearer’s right side panel
Direct Transfer Print for Headwear
Direct Transfer Printing is a crisp, clean decoration technique ideal for small, detailed designs and larger designs with open elements.
Unlimited color options • No gradients • No distressing, true color only
New Orders - Apparel: 36 pieces per logo, 6 per style, garment color, ink color
Reorders - Apparel: 12 pieces per logo 6 per style, garment color, ink color
New Orders - Headwear: 24 pieces per logo, 12 per style/color/design
Reorders - Headwear: 24 pieces per logo, 12 per style/color/design
HEADWEAR LOCATION OPTIONS:
CAPS:
CF1 - 5 Panel only
FLS - Front Left Side Panel
LWS - Left Side Panel
RWS - Right Side Panel
FRS - Front Side Panel
FRP - Front Right Panel
LFP - Left Front Panel
LWB - Back Panel Left Side
RWB - Back Panel Right Side
MEN’S VISORS:
CF1 - Center Front Panel
VVR - Off Center Right Front Panel
VVL - Off Center Left Front Panel
LWB - Back Panel Left Side
RWB - Back Panel Right Side
LWS - Left Side Panel
RWS - Right Side Panel
For all Headwear location Options:
Minimum size: 1" x 1" and max must be less than 2.5" square (L+W)/2. Minimum text is 9pt (0.3mm tall).
Minimum line width for isolated details is 0.3mm.
Max thickness for isolated details is 2cm
LADIES VISORS:
CF1 - Center Visor Front
VBF - Visor Band Front
VVL - Left Side Visor
VVR - Right Side Visor
VRT - Visor Right Top
VBR - Visor Band Right Side
VBL - Visor Band Left Side
VLT - Visor Left Top
BUCKETS:
CF1 - Center Front Panel
3D Micro Patches (PPMP3D)
Piece Minimums: 48 new and 48 reorder
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $3.00
3D Chain Stich
Piece Minimums: 24 new and 24 pc reorder
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $3.00
Laser Cut Letters Leather or Suede (H)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc Minimum
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Laser Etched Faux Suede Patches (H)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc Minimum
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Laser Etched Faux Suede Emblems (PPFSE)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc per design/color
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Flat Embroidery
Piece Minimums: 72 new and 24 pc reorder
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $3.00
*Each additional location, restrictions apply
3D Embroidery
Piece Minimums: 72 new and 24 pc reorder
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Laser Etched Real Leather Patches (PPRL)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc per design/color
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $3.00
Laser Etched Faux Leather Patches (H)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc per design/color
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Sublimated Faux Suede Emblems (PPSF)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc per design/color
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
Micro Patches (PPMP)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: No color changes
Cost: $2.00
3D Insignias (PPHI)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
*3D Insignia EMB (PPHE) $3.00
Sublimated Retro Patches (PPSM)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc minimum
Color Change: No color changes
Cost: $3.00
Embroidered Retro Patches (PPE)
Piece Minimums:
48 pc minimum - $2.00 24 pc minimum - $3.00
Color Change: No color changes
Transfer Twill Patches (DTT)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc minimum
Color Change: 12 per cap style/colorway
Cost: $2.00
HP+ Patches (PPPV)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: 12 per cap style/color
Cost: $3.00
Chenille Patches (PPCH)
Piece Minimums: 24 pc minimum
Color Change: No color changes
Cost: $5.00
Infinity Edge Retro Patches (PPE)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: No color changes
Cost: $2.00
Woven Retro Patches (PPWE)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: No color changes
Cost: $2.00
Woven Labels (PPL)
Piece Minimums: 48 pc minimum
Color Change: No color change
Cost: $2.00
Zag Stitch Sewdown) 3D & Flat Embroidery Backstrap Embroidery
Embroidered Twill Retro Patch Laser-etched Suede Patch (sew down only) Visor Edge Embroidery 3D Embroidery
Retro Patch Die-cut Felt with Sublimation heat-sealed to cap
Flag Side Hit Program
MOQ: 48 Pieces, 12 per patch color | Minimum Re-Order Quantity 48 pieces
3D Flag Insignias are a quick and easy add-on that will elevate any cap at the standard side hit price (no up-charge for the elevated decoration!)
Location can be either front left seam (FLS) or front right seam (FRS).
Placement is about 1/2” from the bottom and 1/2” from the front/side panel seam
Staff & Tournament Cap Program
All cap styles are available with one location of flat embroidery included. Standard upcharges apply for enhanced domestic decorations or multiple decoration locations. All orders have standard lead times.
Please note that 3D or 3D Chain embroidery is not available for any program below.
Staff Cap Program
• 12 piece minimum, current customer price level
• 24+ piece minimum, $1.00 off current customer price level
• Staff designation required: Staff, Caddie, Kitchen, Grounds Crew, etc. at no upcharge
Tournament Cap Program
• 72 piece minimum (Same style, same color & same decoration)
• Pricing is $1 off current customer price level for one location embroidery
• Must have tournament designation on cap
Sub Tournament Cap Program
• 48 piece minimum (Same style, same color & same decoration)
• Pricing is $0.50 off current customer price level
• Additional embroidery locations at standard pricing
DTG Tour Visors
STYLE: 3161RC & Y3161RC • Colors: Base fabric colors limited to lt. grey, white, khaki and light blue (Crown and visor is printed, backstrap and top binding are solid fabric in black or white)
MOQ: 24 pieces, 12 per style
Light Grey
Base fabric color options
Khaki
White Light Blue
DTG Ladies Visors
STYLE: SA50RC & SD03RC • Colors: Base fabric colors limited to those shown below (Only visor top and band are printed, top binding can be white or black)
MOQ: 24 pieces, 12 per style
Light Blue
Yellow Pink Khaki White
SD03RC SA50RC
The Elixir Custom Print Program
STYLE: X310RC • Colors: Base fabric colors limited to lt. grey, white, khaki and black
MOQ: 72 pieces per colorway • Repeating logos will not always line up the same from cap to cap
• Performance polyester fabric with sublimated pattern • Lightweight, breathable and moisture wicking •Unstructured low-sweep profile • Micro hook & loop elastic loop closure with garage tuck-in
•Repeating patterns will not always be the same from cap to cap
CLASSIC full color print in symmetrical pattern
ONE COLOR tonal print in minimal scattered pattern
Also Available in:
MOQ: 72 pcs per fit & colorway
Grey
J07
Stone STN
White AXX
Black JXX
Natural NAT
Taupe D07
Khaki D05
Light Grey IGR
Import Knits
MOQ: 36 pieces, 18 per style/color
Soft 12 gauge acrylic yarns with fleece liner • One size fits most • Can be ordered with or without the pom
Shape: mid crown, structured
Fit: OSFM
Fabric: performance poly, 100% recycled
Closure: snapback
Visor shape: curved
Undervisor Color: frost grey
Product Features:
• order with 4mm rope or without
• moisture-wicking fabric
• performance moisture-wicking and anti-microbial sweatband
• UPF 50+
Shape: mid crown, structured Fit: OSFM
Fabric: performance poly, 100% recycled mesh side and back panels
Closure: snapback
Visor shape: curved
Undervisor Color: frost grey
Product Features:
• order with 4mm rope or without
• moisture-wicking fabric
• performance moisture-wicking and anti-microbial sweatband
Shape: retro 5 panel, structured Fit: OSFM
Fabric: performance poly, 100% recycled
Closure: snapback
Visor shape: slight curve
Undervisor Color: frost grey
Product Features:
• order with 4mm rope or without
• moisture-wicking fabric
• performance moisture-wicking and anti-microbial sweatband
• UPF 50+
Shape: retro 5 panel, structured Fit: OSFM
Fabric: performance poly, 100% recycled, mesh side and back panels
Closure: snapback
Visor shape: slight curve
Undervisor Color: frost grey
Product Features:
• order with 4mm rope or without
• moisture-wicking fabric
• performance moisture-wicking and anti-microbial sweatband
7055C THE NIGHT OWL QT
GREY w/DARK GREEN ROPE flat embroidery
THE QUICK TURN ROPE PROGRAM
Mix any base color cap with any available rope, or order without one.
Extended lead times for all Import programs. For most current information on lead times, please contact your local Imperial sales rep.
5054C / 7054C BASE CAP COLORS
5055C / 7055C BASE CAP WITH MESH COLORS
2025 Ryder Cup Headwear
Bethpage Black Course - Farmingdale, NY September 26-28, 2025
$15.50, minimum order of 24pcs, 6pcs per style/color
TNV True Navy
AXX White
TNV True Navy AXX White
WNW White Navy/Red/White H41 Navy/White
WNW White Navy/Red/White
Navy/White
White
Only available at green grass golf shops and off-course retailers, excluding locations within 50-mile radius of Bethpage Black Course. Ryder Cup and the Ryder Cup logo are trademarks of the Professional Golfers’ Assosiation of America , used with permission
2025 Ryder Cup Belts
Bethpage Black Course - Farmingdale, NY September 26-28, 2025 BL202RC25
BL206RC25
BL200RC25
NRP Breaker Blue/ Nantucket/Putty
NLB Breaker Blue/ Laurel Green/Blue Chill
NAC Breaker Blue/ Azalea/Orchid
NGK Breaker Blue/ Grass Green/Khaki
LAU Laurel
J07 Grey
BUE Breaker Blue
H08 Light Blue
HCL Blue Chill
J07 Grey
IX1 Dark Green
JJX Black/Grey
BKG Breaker Blue/Grey
HX8 Navy/Light Blue
NAN Nantucket Red
NAN Nantucket Red
D05 Khaki
D05 Khaki
H08 Light Blue
BUE Breaker Blue
FOG Fog
IGR Grey
HX1 Navy
Navy
JXX Black JXX Black
2025 Ryder Cup T-Shirts
Bethpage Black Course - Farmingdale, NY September 26-28, 2025
10105RC25 THE TRANSFUSION 2 | $17.00 each, XXL’s are $2.50 more | 24pc moq, 12 per style/color
10200HRC25 THE APRÉS HOODIE | $35 each, XXL’s are $2.50 more | 24 pc moq, 12 per style/color
90925RC25 THE BALLAST | $49 each, XXL’s are $2.50 more | 24 pc moq, 12 per style/color
VNA Vintage Navy
PRH Premium Heather HT2 Heather White
AXX White
PRH Premium Heather HM3 Midnight Navy
HX1 Navy
HGY Heather Grey
Apparel Location Guide
DTG PRINTING
FULL CHEST: FC AVG SIZING 12.5” W SM ALL CEN TER CHE S T: SC C AVG SIZING 7.5” W LEFT CHEST: LC AVG SIZING 3-3.5” W
BACK: FB AVG SIZING 12.5” W
T-SHIRT & SWEATSHIRT EMBROIDERY
ALL UPPER BACK : SUB AVG SIZING 3-3.5” W
LEFT CHEST: LC
AVG SIZING 3-3.5” W
LEFT BICEP: LBI
AVG SIZING 2” - 2.5” W
LEFT SLEEVE: 1LS
AVG SIZING 1.5 - 2.5” W (1” above cuff)
POLO EMBROIDERY
LEFT CHEST: LC
AVG SIZING 3-3.5” W
RIGHT BICEP: RBI
AVG SIZING 2” - 2.5” W
RIGHT BICEP: RBI
AVG SIZING 2” - 2.5” W
RIGHT SLEEVE: 1RS
AVG SIZING 1.5 - 2.5” W (1” above cuff)
LEFT CHEST: LC
AVG SIZING 3-3.5” W
LEFT BICEP: LBI
AVG SIZING 2” - 2.5” W
LEFT SLEEVE: 1LS
AVG SIZING 1.5 - 2.5” W (1” above cuff)
QZIP EMBROIDERY
Apparel Location Guide
DIRECT TRANSFER PRINT
SHL - shoulder left (2-3” wide)
SBL - shoulder blade left (2-3” wide)
SHR - shoulder right (2-3” wide)
SBR - shoulder blade right (2-3” wide)
SUB - small upper back (3-3.5” wide)
1RS - right cuff (1.5-2.5“ wide/1”above cuff)
1LS - left cuff (1.5-2.5“ wide/1”above cuff)
FSR - full sleeve right (MAX: 4.25“ tall by 15” wide)
FSL - full sleeve left (MAX: 4.25“ tall by 15” wide)
FFAL - full forearm left sleeve (MAX: 7” wide from 1RS/1LS up)
FFAR - full forearm right sleeve (MAX: 7” wide from 1RS/1LS up)
FUAL - full upper arm left sleeve (MAX: 7” wide from RBI/LBI down)
FUAR - full upper arm right sleeve (MAX: 7” wide from RBI/LBI down)
RBI - right bicep (2-2.5” wide)
LBI - left bicep (2-2.5” wide)
FC/SCC - full chest (12.5” wide)
LC - left chest (3 - 3.5” wide)
HDC - hood center (MAX: 2” tall by 7” wide)
HWL - hood wearer’s left (2-3” wide)
HWR - hood wearer’s right (2-3” wide)
Apparel Embroidery Program
Flat embroidery is a classic, high-quality decoration method that delivers a clean, professional finish. Known for its durability and premium appearance, it’s ideal for simple logos and text.
Minimums: 24 pcs per logo/design, $5 for additional embroidery location
Available for 13 Apparel Styles
The Aprés 10200
The Aprés Ladies 20200
The Aprés Longsleeve
The Aprés Hoodie
The Cypress
The Transfusion 2 10105
The Transfusion 2 Longsleeve 10105LS
The Seabreeze 10106
The Everglow 10107H
The Transfusion 2 Ladies 20105
Sublimated Belt Programs
Domestic production only
• Proudly made in the USA
BL200
SIZED (available in sizes 30 - 46)
• 1.25” wide premium poly webbing
• Finished in either black or brown full-grain rich leather
• Features a solid brass buckle plated in a satin gunmetal or matte black finish
• 24 pc minimum opening order qty / 6 per design and colorway
• 12 pc minimum reorder qty / 6 per design and colorway
BL200C
CUT-TO-SIZE (each belt can fit sizes 30 - 4
XLBL200C for sizes 48-56 (upcharge will be applied)
Custom colorways in solids & patt upon request - use color code: CUS
• TOURNAMENT ORDERS ONLY
• 1.25” wide premium poly webbing
• Finished in brown full-grain rich le
• Easy to read cut-to-size marks on the
• 24 pc moq per design and colorw
*Each belt ships with a pair of scissors and a solid zinc buckle plated in a satin gunmetal which is easily attached after the cut is made.
To place an order, contact your Imperial sales representative or email marketing@imperial1916.com
BL200 / BL200C - SOLID
BL210 / BL210C - SINGLE STRIPE
BL202 / BL202C - DOUBLE STRIPE
BL204 / BL204C - TOPO
BL206 / BL206C - PEBBLE
BL212 / BL212C - DOUBLE DIAGONAL
CW1 - OFFSHORE WHITE
FL4 - FLAMINGOS PINK
GLC - GULF COAST LIGHT KHAKI
KFG - FROG SKIN CAMO/GREEN
The Fleece Blanket Program
Introducing Imperial's latest essential: a Premium Fleece Blanket available in a curated palette of six colors. Each blanket is thoughtfully paired with its own carrying bag, ensuring both convenience and protection. Both the blanket and its accompanying bag include an optional transfer print decoration to provide a unique opportunity to showcase club logos or personal branding. Experience the quality and versatility of Imperial's newest addition.
70710 - The Beech
DIMENSIONS:
Premium Fleece Fabric
MOQ: 24 pcs per colorway, transfer prints [on blanket and on bag]
$40.00 each, includes blanket, carrying bag and transfer print on both items.
