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: Unfortunate Waste of Money
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I bought this product based on the glowing reviews but I have to say, I was extremely disappointed. I don't know who said that they stay on your head because it absolutely does not. I spent most of my workout adjusting the cap. It just wouldn't stay, no matter what I did.
When I was done with my workout (and the frustration!) I saw one of the nearby instructors and fellow lap-swimmer. I asked her if maybe I was just doing something wrong. As soon as she discovered it was silicone she said that was why - she said silicone caps just don't stay on.
Unfortunately now I have to go out and buy yet another cap. This is the most expensive swimcap I've ever owned!
Only plus I've found, it's a pretty color. Does that even count?
Customer Review: Ouch!!!!
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I am giving this to my elementary school aged niece because this is way too tight on my head. I am only 5'1" and have an average sized head, I think. This arrived today and it is entirely too tight. I ordered the pink one, if that helps.
I have hair that is a little below my shoulders and there is no way that I would have attempted to even try to put it up into this cap. It most certainly would have torn.
Customer Review: Too small
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
THe fit is too small and I can't use it. It leaves a big red mark on my forehead and I feel confined if I swam with it. I did not like this silicone at all. Maybe if you have a small head or bald.Customer Review: bad swim cap ever
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
this cap is so small. It took me so much time to wear it and also my hair fall off a lots...worst swim cap ever. I'm so upset then throw it in trash...Customer Review: bad quality
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I bought it for my 7 yr old and within the first few weeks, when he was trying to get it off his head, it just tore. Cant be fixed. Really bad quality.