Swim Caps - Enhance Your Swimming Performance

Swim caps are durable, snug-fitting headwear worn by swimmers to protect the hair and streamline head movement in the water. They help reduce drag and keep hair dry during swimming sessions.
Category
Accessory
Where to get
Available in swim supply stores, sports retailers, and online shops
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Swim Caps FAQ


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What is a swimming cap?

A swimming cap, swim cap or bathing cap, is a tightly fitted, skin-tight garment, commonly made from silicone, latex or lycra, worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.

What is a fabric swim cap?

Fabric caps are usually made out of softer and less aggressive material. Many swimmers use fabric as their second cap that goes underneath a latex or silicone cap. By wearing two swim caps, swimmers are able to protect their hair from the constant pulling of hair from latex or silicone cap.

Do swim caps serve recreational and competitive swimmers?

In reality, swim caps serve recreational and competitive swimmers in various ways. The history of a swimming cap goes back to 1900s, when women, in many attempts to protect their hair from chlorinated water while swimming, started experimenting with the design and material.

Why do swimmers wear two swim caps?

By wearing two swim caps, swimmers are able to protect their hair from the constant pulling of hair from latex or silicone cap. Silicone caps are typically made out of softer and thicker materials, making them more durable than latex caps. They stretch well, allowing swimmers to cover their entire head and ears without tearing apart.

What types of swim caps are available?

Our swim cap selection offers a variety of swimming cap material, like silicone swim caps as well as polyester swim cap options. Our swim cap collection also includes popular picks like Arena swim caps and AMANZI swim caps, and includes options to cover every swimmer's needs - from swimming caps for long hair to swim caps for kids.

What are the best swimming caps for training?

With a range of fun colours to choose from, look no further than rebels range of swimming caps for your next training sesh. Shop the huge range of moulded, latex, Silicone swim caps from a range of trusted swimming brands including Zoggs and Speedo.

What types of swimming caps do you stock?

We also stock kids and adult swimming caps to suit a range of swim levels, from beginner to intermediate. For kids, shop fun animal swimming caps that get them excited for swimming lessons, while adult caps come in a range of colours to suit any preference.

What is a swim cap?

A swim cap seems one of the smallest, often wrongly perceived as unnecessary, swimming accessories. In reality, swim caps serve recreational and competitive swimmers in various ways.

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