Speedo Silicone Swim Cap
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Description of Speedo Silicone Swim Cap
Lightweight and durable cap that is designed to hold dome shape and rounded fit with no wrinkles, which reduces drag. The silicone allows the head to breathe for a more comfortable fit and can be stretched to more than double its original size. Quick and easy to take on and off without snagging hair.Keep your hair under wraps when swimming with Speedo's silicone solid-color swim cap. Silicone allows head to breathe for a more comfortable fit, and this durable, pliable cap can be stretched to more than double its original size. Featuring a soft texture, this cap can be quickly removed and won't snag your hair.
About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn?t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it?s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.
Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.
Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland?s Inge de Bruijn.
What's in the Box?
Speedo Silicone Swim Cap, zippered carrying bag
Sports reviews of Speedo Silicone Swim Cap
Customer Review: Does the job - definitely recommend it
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've been using this cap for over a year (swimming multiple times a week over the past few months). I have long hair and putting it in a high pony tail has kept it contained under the cap. I don't wet my hair before swimming, so the cap allows a bit of water to enter and wet the hair at the lower back of my head - very minimal. It's been the best swimming cap I've owned.
I have a smaller head and somewhat fine hair. The cap stays on well.
No problems with black spots that others have mentioned. I towel dry the cap inside and outside before throwing in the gym bag.
Customer Review: Great for protecting hair
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I learned to wet my hair completely with water (from shower) before putting on the swim cap from other reviewers. This method was great because it ensures the cap to stay fitted and not to slip off. I have long hair that reaches my mid-back, and this swim cap keeps them well-protected during swimming. (By the time I'm done swimming for an hour, my hair that was previously wet become partially dry!) Now I enjoy swimming almost daily without having to worry about the hair damage caused by swimming pool water.Customer Review: Holds up well!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After I let my very thick hair grow out to my waist I kept breaking almost new latex caps. Initially I bought a lycra cap, which fit but my hair was getting full of chlorine and the cap did not stay on well. I tried this silicon cap which fits, stays on very well if you wet your hair before putting it on and try to "squish" out air bubbles. It helps with keeping most of the pool water out of most of your hair. I've had my Speedo silicon cap for 8 years now and it's still fine!Customer Review: Sooo comfortable!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought one of these because my thick hair gets annoying while I'm swimming! I bought a black one (my absolute favorite color) and it turned out great! They have alot of colors to choose from which is great.
The wonderful thing about this specific cap, is that its extremely comfortable!! It doesn't dig into your scalp and feel to tight.
I was pleased with this product, of course speedo (in my opinion)is the best brand for sport products.
Customer Review: Very good cap
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am in fifth grade and this cap(whish i got in pink), fits very nicely, great for kids 8-about 12 who need a swim cap for school physical education. WARNING TO ADULTS WHO WANT TO BUY THIS SWIM CAP!!! Since this swim cap fits snug on me, don't buy this cap unless you have a head the size of an average 11 year old. I give this great product five stars because of the great fit and how dry my hair is after I go swimming. Thumbs UP!! EXCELLENT!