Arena swim caps

Looking for an Arena swimming cap that keeps your hair dry and reduces water resistance lap after lap? Here, you'll find a wide selection of Arena silicone swimming caps—for adults, children aged 6-12, long open-water swims and anyone racing against the clock at competitions. See the full Arena range at Watery here.

How to choose the right Arena swimming cap

Before choosing a colour and design, consider who the cap is for and where it will be used. Here are four ways to explore the range:

• For yourself - adult and unisex: Choose a classic silicone swimming cap in one size. It fits most head sizes and comes in a wide range of colours, making it easy to tell everyone apart in the pool. See the full selection of swimming caps for adults.

• For your child - junior 6-12 years: The junior cap is designed for a smaller head but features the same silicone and practical design as the adult model. Visit our swimming caps for children if you're looking for more models and brands.

• For open water: If you swim in a lake or the sea, a cap designed for open water is a safer choice. It's made for longer swims and slightly colder conditions than those found in a swimming pool.

• For competitions and hard training: If every hundredth of a second counts, look for a competition cap designed to sit as close and smoothly as possible. See the options among our competition swimming caps.

How an Arena swimming cap protects your hair from chlorine

If you swim in chlorinated water several times a week, you know how dry and unruly your hair can become. The silicone in an Arena swimming cap fits closely around your scalp and acts as a physical barrier, keeping most of the chlorinated water away from your hair. At the same time, the cap keeps your hair in place, so you don't have wet strands hanging in your face while you swim. If you train at the pool every week, it's the easiest way to protect your hair.

Reduce water resistance with an Arena swimming cap

As well as protecting your hair, the smooth silicone surface can also make a difference to your speed. A close-fitting swimming cap creates a more streamlined shape around your head, so you encounter less resistance with every stroke—something both recreational and experienced swimmers will notice in their times. If you want to go as fast as possible at a competition, the Arena Aquaforce Wave Cap was developed specifically to minimise water resistance when every hundredth of a second counts.

How should an Arena swimming cap fit on your head?

The silicone is soft and elastic, allowing the cap to adapt to the shape of your head instead of tightening in one particular place. This makes it a good choice whether you have a round or narrow head, and whether you're tucking away short hair or a thick ponytail underneath it. The edge is slightly stronger than the rest of the cap, so it won't roll up or slide onto your forehead when you turn in the pool. It also retains its shape for longer, even when the cap is used and rinsed again and again, so it won't become unnecessarily tight or shrink after a few months of use.

Choose from a range of Arena swimming cap colours and models

Once you've chosen the type and size, the rest comes down to colour and finish. Here's an overview of the range:

• Classic Silicone in many colours: From classic black and navy blue to pink, yellow/black and light green, so you can easily match your swimwear or choose the colour that's easiest to spot in the pool.

• The junior cap in child-friendly shades: The same silicone and logo print as the adult model, designed for a smaller head and available in colours such as pink, red and navy blue.

• Aquaforce Wave for competitions: The specialised model for competition day, when the shape matters more than the choice of colour.

• A smaller selection for open water: For those who swim in lakes or the sea rather than in a swimming pool.

Explore the full Arena range, or compare products across brands in our complete selection of swimming caps.

Buy your new Arena swimming cap at Watery

With an Arena swimming cap, you get a silicone cap that protects your hair from chlorine, reduces water resistance and sits softly around your head—whether you need it for daily training, your child's swimming lessons or your next competition. If your goggles also need replacing, take a look at our selection of Arena swimming goggles, which many swimmers pair with their swimming cap. Choose your favourite today and keep your hair under control for your next training session