swimming cap

Latex hair cover

A swimming cap is a tight-fitting cover worn over the hair while swimming.

It keeps hair out of the face, reduces drag in the water, and protects hair from chlorine damage.

Competitive swimmers wear them for speed; recreational swimmers often wear them to keep hair dry.

Also called a swim cap or bathing cap.

material

silicone

Flexible synthetic polymer

  • latexMilky plant-derived polymer
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees
  • neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer

lycra · spandex · elastic · stretchable · flexible · durable · waterproof · moldable · resilient · snug

competition

racing

Speed competition sport

speed · performance · sleek · tight · dome · elite · Olympic · regulation · team · logo

pool

lane

Designated travel strip

lap · chlorine · diving · freestyle · backstroke · butterfly · breaststroke · medley · training · practice

protection

chlorine

Halogen disinfectant element

  • hairFibrous scalp covering
  • scalpSkin covering skull
  • bleachChemical stain and germ killer

damage · dryness · sun · warmth · hygiene · bacteria · infection · oils · chemicals · barrier

fit

sizing

Determining or adjusting dimensions

ears · hairline · forehead · seal · slipping · tight · comfortable · secure · adjustable · braid

style

color

Visual hue property

  • patternRecurring arrangement or template
  • printedTransferred to paper
  • flagCloth symbol or signal

novelty · animal · character · retro · vintage · fashion · coordinated · custom · personalized

Categories
Opposites
aquatic vs non-aquatic headwear function

swimming capshower cap

Waterproof head covering

ski helmet · fur hat · sun hat · winter hat · hard hat

competitive swimming vs casual bathing gear

swimming caphair tie

Band securing gathered strands

headband

Family

swimming, swim, swims, swam, swum, swimmer, swimmers, caps, capped

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G