Competition swim cap

If you're looking for the best competition swim caps, you'll find them on this page. We have very specifically selected the competition swim caps that we believe are the best on the market, so we have a selection that fits most competition goals.

This applies whether you're swimming in open water or breaking records in the pool. If you're a second or two short of your personal best, a swim cap from this category will give you an advantage.

A competition swim cap does more than just hold your hair

Hair is the biggest culprit when it comes to water resistance. For this reason, every single hair will slow you down in the water, which is especially true if you have hair on your head. The longer the hair, the slower you are.

Therefore, a competition swim cap is essential if you swim at a competitive level, as it can often make a difference within seconds of your final time, even if you "only" swim sprint distances. Therefore, not all competition swim caps are the same, but each has its own benefits.

This is especially evident in their surface treatment, where they differ from regular swim caps or swim caps for kids. Here they are particularly smooth, which will significantly reduce water resistance. In addition, many of them will be thicker in certain areas of the swim cap, which all helps to make you more streamlined in the water. This will direct the water through specific areas around your head, giving you a much better flow through the water.

In addition, they fit tightly so that water doesn't get trapped in various small pockets along the edge. This, in turn, could lead to greater water resistance and you would have to use more effort to achieve the same result.

In addition, most competition swim caps are cut and fitted so that there is minimal material surrounding the most important part. This ensures that there is nothing superfluous or unnecessary that either adds weight, increases water resistance or irritates the skin.

Take good care of your competition swim cap

Here at Watery.ie we love competition, especially if it takes place in the water. That's why we know how important it is that your equipment is in the best condition and in top shape. That's why we recommend that you have different swim caps for different purposes.

When you're training, it's a good idea to have several different training swim caps instead of swimming with your competition swim cap. The more you use it, the looser it will become over time. This means it won't fit quite as tightly and be as streamlined as you'd like it to for competition.

Just like with competition swim trunks or competition swimsuits, you want everything to fit as snugly as possible to minimise water resistance. That's why it's best to only use your competition swim cap for events and competitions and have one or more swim caps for training.

If you still want to train in a competition swim cap to get used to it and compare results, we recommend that you buy two of the same type of competition swim cap. One for training and one for competition.

After each competition, we also recommend that you rinse your competition swim cap thoroughly in fresh water. Chlorine and salt water will eventually soften the material the swim caps are made of, which will eventually result in a looser fitting mould. This means that your competition swim cap will eventually look more like a cloth cap than a piece of competition equipment.

If you need a little more knowledge from a professional, we recommend reading our blog post on using a swim cap with Jeanette Ottesen.

Buy your competition swim cap at Watery.ie

We have a wide range of competition swim caps that are carefully selected for their quality. We want our customers to get the best at the best price, and when you're chasing the gold medal or a record, we want to help you reach it.

That's why we also have 100% price match, and if you need advice and guidance, our competitive customer service team is ready to help you. In addition, you get:

• Free shipping on orders over €79
• 3-5 days delivery
• Our customer service is ready all weekdays from 8 AM to 10 PM.

So buy your competition swim cap here at Watery.ie and experience how your performance in the water will become much better.