PAi originated in 1929 as Paramount Cap Manufacturing Co., and was founded by William and Simon Rubenstein. In 1936, the brothers moved their company from St. Louis to Bourbon, Missouri, where the corporate headquarters remains today. Surviving and even growing throughout the Depression was no accident for PAi. William and Simon sewed, sold and shipped their own caps. They made them with care and insisted on the highest quality of craftsmanship. As a result, they built an ever increasing base of satisfied customers.

In 1990, Paramount Cap Manufacturing Co. became Paramount Headwear, Inc. The name change was a reflection of our dedication to bringing in new product and expanding our capabilities to include straw hats and knits.

Throughout the 1990's PAi, expanded many different divisions of the company. Our creative department more than doubled in size, allowing for more creative development to be achieved in both headwear and apparel design. In the late 90's PAi began offering full service apparel and accessory lines. Custom embroidery and screening on all its apparel and accessories made PAi a full service premium and promotional products company. In the fall of 2001, Paramount Headwear, Inc. became Paramount Apparel International, Inc. With the third generation of Rubenstein's in leadership, attention to detail with quality products, renowned customer service, and an instilled environment of pride remains PAi's focus today.