ProSwimwear have an extensive selection of popular silicone swim caps, as well as options for polyester, Lycra and Latex swim caps from all the top brands including Speedo, Arena, Jaked, Maru, Mad Wave, MP Michael Phelps, Nike, Adidas and many more. If you have long hair you should leave your hair out to the back, pull the cap on half way and then twist up the rest and try to put it in the cap as evenly as possible so that the cap still has a good seal. Hygiene: People who swim without a cap lose hair in the pool and this ends up floating in the water and clogging up the filters. Moulded silicone caps are designed to be completely smooth with no wrinkles, making them more hydrodynamic for competitive swimmers. The cap held in place really well during swimming, both lessons and playtime, and was compatible with goggles.

Swimmers that put their hair up in buns or pony tails create a point in their cap which may let water in because it is not sealed correctly around the face. And we found it did a really good job, holding in place well even with diving, faster swimming and strong pushing off from the side. A. The Aqua Glide Swim Cap from Aqua Sphere has ear pockets to give a fixed fit over your ears and gives a good seal to prevent most water getting under the cap, however, it is not guaranteed to prevent any water seeping in. Silicone caps are ideal for regular swimmers whether you are training for your squad or fitness swimming every week.Swim caps allow swimmers to move with grater fluidity through the pool than they could if their hair was exposed, creating drag. However, silicone caps or wearing two caps together with a silicone one on top, does create quite a good seal to prevent a lot of water seeping in.

Due to the rise in popularity of triathlon and open water swimming, neoprene caps or thermal swim caps are now readily available and are designed to keep your head warm when swimming in cold conditions. We found it kept our head really warm, and it was comfy to wear, though we did need to mess around with the chin strap to get the tightness right initially. Or does the pool you take your kids to insist they wear a swim hat, so you just want something that’s comfy and good value. If a swim cap is going to keep your hair relatively dry, then the silicone cap is it, as it gives a tight fit to prevent a lot of water getting under the cap.To prolong the life of your swimming cap and keep it in good condition you should rinse it in cold water and then dry it after use. As you might expect from a cap that name checks the world’s greatest ever swimming Olympian, the Michael Phelps cap is designed for racing, keeping your head as streamlined and therefore speedy as possible in the pool. It’s comfortable to wear and doesn’t stick to your hair, but it is a smallish fit, so it wouldn’t be a great choice for those with larger heads or lots of hair.

Remember to cut your nails before putting on a swimming cap because it is possible to tear them on a jagged edge. To make you more streamlined in the water: If you swim competitively, speed is very important and your hair will cause water drag, which slows you down. If you want to avoid chlorine entering your cap you could wet your hair in the shower first before you put your swim cap on. That looks like something the Queen would wear,” one of our young testers noted when we put this on at the pool, and it definitely has more of a vintage fashion style than the usual sporty, streamlined caps on sale. It was a tight fit and not that easy to get on or off, especially compared to the softer fabric style that young kids are usually used to, but once it was on they were super happy with it.If you swim regularly then we advise that you use a deep conditioning treatment once a week as well. The super flex cap from Aussie swim brand Vorgee is especially designed for swimmers with longer hair, and it promises to keep your hair dry and protected from chlorine. To protect your hair from the damaging effects of chlorine: Whilst your hair will still get wet, caps will prevent your hair from becoming saturated with the chlorinated water in the pool which can damage your hair.