Swimming Caps for Swimming

Why wear a swimming cap

The swimming cap is often mandatory in public pools: it keeps hair out of the filters, which can get clogged, and keeps the water clean. For swimmers, it protects hair from chlorine, keeps it out of their eyes and improves glide by smoothing the head. In open water, a brightly coloured cap makes the swimmer visible from a distance, and a thick cap helps limit heat loss from the head.

The rest of the equipment

Swimming also involves:

• Goggles.
• Men's swimwear.
• Women's swimwear.
• Junior swimwear.
• Flip-flops.
• Accessories, boards, pull buoys and fins.
• Suits.

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The competition cap

The moulded silicone cap, like the moulded Speedo or the Arena HD, is shaped in three dimensions to fit the head without folds: it reduces drag, which matters in competition. Thicker than a regular cap, it stays on better during dives and turns. In races, swimmers often wear it over their goggle straps to keep them in place. The flat silicone cap, like the Speedo Flat, is more flexible, suitable for daily training and lasts a long time.

How to put on and care for it

To put on a cap without pulling hair, hold it with both hands, fingers spread inside, place it on the forehead and slide it back toward the back of the head. Long hair should first be gathered into a low bun. The fabric cap, like the Arena Polyester, which is easier to put on, is suitable for children, but lets water in. After each session, rinse the cap in clear water to remove chlorine and dry it in the open air, out of direct sunlight. A bit of talcum powder keeps the latex and silicone from sticking together. The Megaform packs equip clubs and schools.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Which swimming cap for long hair?

The thick, stretchy silicone cap holds long hair better and pulls less than latex. There are larger models for very long or thick hair, gathered in a bun underneath.

Fabric or silicone cap, which one to choose?

The fabric cap, very comfortable and easy to put on, lets water in and offers little protection from chlorine. Silicone, waterproof and durable, is suitable for regular swimmers, while fabric is ideal for aqua aerobics and children.

Why do elite swimmers wear two caps?

In competitions, many swimmers layer a latex cap over a silicone cap: the first one holds the hair, while the second, smoother cap holds the goggles in place and improves glide in the water.

Which swimming cap for a young child?

Children's caps, smaller in size, stay on without sliding and cover the hair well. The fabric or thin silicone caps are easy to put on, and a fun design helps younger children accept wearing it.

How to prevent the swimming cap from pulling hair out?

Wet your hair and the inside of the cap before putting it on, then pull it with both hands spread out, from the forehead to the nape. Remove it the same way, starting from the forehead, without pulling sharply.