Swimming cap

Protect hair from chlorine, and water from hair - the main purpose of such an accessory as a hat for swimming. Rubber and shapeless "earflaps" with volumetric flowers are gone. Now this element of the sports wardrobe can be functional, comfortable and very stylish.

Without a hat in the pool is not allowed - and rightly so. It is necessary in order that water remained pure, and drain openings did not get littered with hair. But in addition, the headgear performs many more useful functions for the swimmer himself:

• Protects hair from chlorinated water. If you are not too keen on diving, you can get out of the pool with almost a dry head.
• Allows you to keep warm: it is through the head that we lose it, being in the water.
• Protects against otitisby reducing the amount of water entering when swimming in the ears.

On sale today you can find hats for amateur and sports swimming.

• Professional accessories for athletes, they ideally repeat the shape of the head and, as it were, “merge” with it in order to minimize water resistance (this is important for speeding).
• Hats for lovers more affordable, can be made of different materials and even have a certain volume (for example, retro models with a strap under the neck or with flowers are in fashion now, but they are much more beautiful than Soviet-made samples).

Children's pools open everywhere - which means swimming lessons are available even for babies. Hats for babies are made from soft knitted fabric with a wide elastic band inside. Good manufacturers have an elastic band inserted on the simplest principle - in the drawstring. So mom has the opportunity to get it and adjust the tension if the baby is older.

For home activities in the bathroom with a baby, you can also purchase a foam cap - this is no longer an accessory, but an entire device that allows the baby to float. Foam blocks are sewn to the knitted cap around the head circumference. Such a thing allows the baby to lie on the water or keep upright in the bathroom. Her virtues appreciated by many parents and kids.

The most inexpensive hats - fabric and latex.

Knitted it is good that it is easily put on, does not press on skin. In addition, textile accessories can often be very beautifully decorated. However, they are 100% soaked - so that the protection of hair is not a question.

Latex hat is well suited to those who have very short hair. It is very difficult to put on and take off, because It stretches a little and sticks to the hair. In addition, latex caps are very easy to tear or poke something. After drying, they usually stick together (this can be avoided by sprinkling it with talcum powder from the inside). The undoubted advantages - super tight fit and meager price.

Silicone cap - The most popular option today. This accessory is perfectly stretched, fits tightly to the head and allows the hair to remain dry. In addition, these caps are produced in bright colors, and for children - with different game elements (for example, ears).

As a rule, swimming caps do not have the concept of “size”. They are made on the system One size.By gender, differences are also quite arbitrary - often women choose black or blue accessories for themselves, while men gladly bathe in red and yellow.

In other words, you need to choose a hat that is suitable for color and age.

If possible, the accessory is worth trying. To do this, gently stretch the cap, putting his hands in it and put on his head, after collecting hair in a bun. Seam sticking hairs under the edge and smooth out the folds.

For long hair, manufacturers of swimming equipment have come up with a special cut caps. She sits asymmetrically on her head, opening her forehead and completely covering her head at the back of the head. The bulk of the material is in the back, and there you can easily hide the luxurious strands. Some models have a special knitted lining, where you can remove long hair.

Swim cap is worn with a bathing suit - other options simply do not exist. And if we talk about the general culture of visiting pools, it is worthwhile to clarify that for swimming lessons it is more appropriate to choose a solid sports swimsuit, and not a beach bikini.

Ideally, if the hat is combined with a swimsuit (swimming trunks) in style and color.

It looks good if the hat and swimwear are made by one company as an ensemble. If such a pair could not be found, try to pick up the hat exactly to match the swimsuit, or vice versa - in a contrasting color.

If the swimsuit is quite simple, the color of the cap can be beaten with a similar tone with slippers or a towel.

Always look advantageous options when the color of the headdress does not repeat the main, but an additional color in the figure of a swimsuit. For example, a black swimsuit with a red pattern on its side and a red cap.

For fashionistas who like to swim slowly back and forth and do not aspire to sports feats, you can pick up a voluminous accessory. If it will be combined in color with a swimsuit, increased attention is provided.

A well-known manufacturer produces a huge line of hats - from the simplest latex to super professional. Mainly represented by silicone and knitwear products. Large selection of colors will allow you to choose a hat to any design of a swimsuit. It is from the Arena brand that you can find a retro model with a chin strap and a children's knitted bandanna cap, which is tied at the back. Samples with an internal bandana for long hair are produced.

In addition to the usual silicone options, the brand provides a fairly large selection of textile hats. On the website of the company you can find volumetric knitted hats with interesting patterns - they are perfect for those who feel uncomfortable in a hat “in the shape”. Also in the assortment are updated versions of rubber retro-models with volumetric "knobs" - from new materials and pleasant colors.

The popular sports store, besides the rest, sells hats of the brand Nabaiji - quite inexpensive and bright. The presented models of silicone and knitwear are perfect for amateur swimmers. Both for children, and for adults in assortment of a cap with bright prints.

Another major manufacturer of accessories for swimming. In the line of this brand presents "junior" hats - that is, "Medium" size, which are suitable for teenagers or adults with a small head volume. There is also a hat - a shark with a protruding black "fin", which the boys like so much.

Cheap textile or rubber hats for adults and children. Suitable for those who want to save or go to the pool not too often. There are no special functions for these caps, as, by the way, there are no serious complaints about quality.

When choosing be guided by their goals.If you swim regularly and often, you should take care of your hair and pick up a high-quality silicone cap. It should fit well.

For children, you should choose soft models that will not crawl on the eyes. For classes in the sports sections are best suited tight silicone or latex hats, girls can choose the option for long hair.

If visiting the pool is a rare event for you, it is enough to restrict yourself to the simplest textile or rubber accessory.

How to choose a swimming cap, see the following video: