Swim caps for adults

In this category, you will find swim caps for adults that will surely fit you too. Generally, a swimming cap is a good idea when swimming, whether as an exercise swimmer or a competitive swimmer. Here, you will find a wide selection of swim caps suitable for all situations, and there's even a variety to match your style.

Why a swim cap for adults is a good idea

If you're one of those who regularly exercise in the swimming pool, you may find that chlorine water is very harsh on your hair. A swim cap can protect you, and you won't experience your hair becoming stiff and unruly to the same extent.

However, if you're after good times and want to achieve results, you can't do without a swim cap for adults. Since hair is the largest object of water resistance, any exposed hair will slow you down when swimming. Therefore, a swim cap will make you much more streamlined, thereby significantly reducing your water resistance. If you're aiming for a personal record, it's easier to achieve with a swim cap for adults.

A swim cap also has another practical function if you're a winter swimmer. A lot of the heat the body emits occurs through the scalp, so you will be able to keep warm more easily by using a swim cap for adults. It makes it easier for you to retain heat while in the chilly water and ensures that you warm up faster once you're back on land. Additionally, there's a lot of other equipment that will make it easier to be a winter swimmer, which you can find here.

A last practical – but also very important – advantage of a swim cap is if you swim in open water. This applies whether you're a triathlete or engage in sea swimming since a swim cap in the right colour will make you much more visible in the water, thereby helping you avoid accidents. If you swim in a wetsuit for open water swimming, it's a good idea to choose one with colour.

Most open-water swimmers will also swim with a swim buoy or a sea bag, and that is, of course, a good idea. However, they will drift behind you, which means you will be ahead and therefore vulnerable. With a swim cap in bright colours, there will be no doubt about exactly where you are in the water. Thus, a swim cap for adults in the right colour can increase your safety when swimming in open water.

Find the swim cap for adults that suits you best

A swim cap doesn't have to be boring and generic. You might as well spice it up with different designs. Therefore, on this page, you will also find a wide selection, so there's definitely something that will fit you too.

So, if you're looking for a swim cap for women or a swim cap for men, you'll find it here. The same goes if you're looking for a swim cap for kids or are in search of something more distinctive like a swim cap with flowers or an old-fashioned swim cap.

If you're looking for a swim cap for adults with a more specialized purpose – if you have long hair or are into competitive swimming – we would recommend that you look at our swim caps for long hair or competitive swim caps.

Choose a swim cap in the right material

The various swim caps for adults come in different materials, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, it's also important to consider what you'll be using your swim cap for, so you choose the right one. That's why we also recommend that you have different kinds of swim caps for the various water sports activities you engage in.

To make it more manageable, we've made a list of the different materials and their advantages and disadvantages:

• Silicone: The material most swim caps are made from today. It provides the cap with excellent durability due to its robust nature. Additionally, they are easy to put on and remove and are comfortable to wear, offering the greatest comfort. It also won't snag your hair, as other materials might, making this material especially popular among competitive swimmers.

  Latex: This material is much thinner and lighter than silicone, which means it is not as durable. As such, care must be taken when putting it on to avoid tearing. However, they are much more breathable, which makes them suitable for swimming in high temperatures.

  Lycra: Made from fabric, these caps do not keep out water as silicone or latex do, which means they offer more resistance in the water. However, they won't pull on your hair when being put on or taken off. A Lycra swim cap is therefore well-suited for protection from the sun.

However, be aware that water may still seep in even when you're wearing a swimming cap. It will be minimal, as with proper care, you can keep your hair (almost) completely dry with a good swim cap.

Take good care of your swim cap for adults

It is best not to have sharp nails when putting on your swim cap, especially if it is made of latex, which is more fragile than silicone. If you make a hole in the cap, the hole will quickly widen, and the swim cap will lose its purpose.

Furthermore, like much other swimming equipment, swim caps are exposed to chlorine and saltwater, which can be very harsh on the materials. Therefore, it's important to rinse your swim cap in cold fresh water after each use to significantly extend its lifespan.

Buy swim caps for adults on Watery.ie

We have a wide range of swim caps for adults, so there's something to suit your wishes and needs. Whether it's for fun, competition, or exercise, you'll find it here with us. And you'll also receive several customer benefits when you shop on Watery.ie:

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

So if you need advice and guidance, our skilled customer service team is ready to answer all your questions. Together, we'll find exactly what you need. So hurry up and buy the right swim cap so you can be completely ready for your next trip to the water.