Swim caps/hats, what is it all about?
With such a wide selection of swimming hats to choose from how would you know what is the right swim cap for you?
Swim caps are meant to be worn while swimming to provide better hydrodynamic shape to the head by “removing” the hair out of the way. Wearing a swim hat also removes the hair from the eyes to ensure better vision and no distractions when swimming, it is especially important for competitive swimming. Most swimming hats are made of tight and usually very fitting martial. The swimming hat should fit over the whole head, including the ears. Swim caps are good for protecting your hair from chlorine, and also preventing loose hair from clogging the pool filter. In some cities or even provinces, it is required to wear swim caps in the pool all time even if you have short hair. If you are bald or balding it is still a good practice to get used to wearing a swim hat because it can help to protect your head from the sun better than sunscreen or sun lotion, that is only effective for a limited time while you are in the water, also it helps protect the ears.
For that purpose of sun protection while swimming Nammu swim cap was designed. Nammu is a sun protective swim cap made especially to protect your head from the sun. You can also use Nammu above your ears and to protect your hair from the sun. Nammu swim cap is stylish and fashionable as well as protective headgear, designed as a bandana fitted hat which gives it a cool and sleek style.
Swim cups are usually just an optional attire, but some public pools and private clubs will be in force wearing bathing caps or swim hats when swimming in their facilities.
A good swim cap is an important part of any swimmer’s outfit. Waterproof swim caps protect hair against damage from pool chlorine, keep your hair from tangling in your goggle straps or snorkel if you like snorkeling. Some swim hats can keep the head warmer under the water providing isolation to the head where most of the body hit escape form. Some swimming hats add an impressive fashion statement to your look other than all the other benefits of a swim cap, Stylish swim cap like the Nammu sun protective swim cap, compliment a swimsuit, and contribute to your overall great look at any water source.
With so many different swim caps available at stores and online how would you know which one to choose? Latex swim caps, Chinstrap swim caps, Silicone swim caps, Lycra swim hats, spandex, and fabric swim caps, Vintage swim caps. Confused? Be no more! Now there are Nammu swim hats that have all the benefits of a regular swim cap as well as sun protection UV blocking with a great fashionable look that fits kids and adults alike!!
But first, let us introduce you to a variety of swim caps you could choose from.
Sun protective swim hats
While any swim cap worn outdoors could provide sun protection when swimming or playing or just hanging around the water, only Nammu sun protective swim cap was designed and made especially for that purpose.
Nammu is a stylish sun-protective and UV-blocking swim cap with many advantages. Nammu designed like a bandana hat and tied in the back to give extra strength and security. Its design as a fitted bandana, and tie in the back, so it won’t fall off the head, even while being as active as you are in the water.
It also has added flap on the neck to provide even more sun protection, while still functioning as a comfortable swim cap which will not disturb you from swimming as a regular sun hat will do.
Latex Swim Hats
Latex made swim caps are very commonly used swim caps because they are available anywhere, in a variety of colors, and can be custom printed with swim team names, company logo, swim school promotion, and more. Latex swim caps usually come in one size. These swim hats will fit almost all heads sizes and are easy to stretch to fit most head sizes. They can give good protection from the water when pulled down low over the ears. Most competitive swimmers use a latex swim cap because they provide good hydrodynamics.
The disadvantages of the latex caps:
- It can be hard to put them on and have a tendency to roll up at the edges and pull hair along.
- These swim caps do not cover the ears all the way down, so water can get into the ears.
- Latex swim caps are very thin and delicate. Therefore they are hard to take care of.
- You have to be very careful not to rip it by puncturing with a fingernail or sharp object.
- If the latex swim cap is not pulled down all the way they can “pop off” the head.
- Some adults and kids have a latex allergy and therefore should refer to wearing a latex swim cap.
- Latex or rubber swim caps have many styles, and colors and they are very smooth.
Silicone Swim hats
Silicone swim caps are very sleek and similar to the latex racing caps, they are usually made in one style and come in one size fits all. Originally designed as an alternative to latex rubber caps because they do not cause allergy. Soon enough silicone swim caps become very popular for their shiny colors and designs. These caps have been very streamlined. Silicon is a more durable material than latex with a smiler design. Swimmers can get many years of use of a silicone swim cap even if they swim every day. Silicon caps cost more than latex caps, sometimes two or three times more expensive than a latex swim cap.
Silicon caps mostly come in one size, so that it will fit well to swimmers with small to medium-sized heads and short hair, but swimmers with larger heads or lots of hair and long hair may find these caps too tight and small. The silicone material is very slick so the swim cap must fit tightly on the head or they will slip off. The opening in these caps looks very small but they do stretch well. They are promoted as caps that won’t pull your hair off, but they do. This statement applies only when removing the caps but they are hard to put on and can hurt the head while swimming. They have a tendency to go up on top of the ears, so they have to be pulled down well all the way. Some swimmers use conditioner on their hair before putting on the cap or wet their hair by doing so the silicon caps can slip on easier, but can also slip off even if you still want them on your head. Silicon caps are available in a large variety of colors and in swirled multi colors and printed design.
Lycra and Fabric Swim hats
Lycra swim caps are made mostly of stretchy Lycra and nylon, the same material used in most swimwear. They will not keep water out of the hair and ears. Very light in weight and do not pull on the hair, therefore ideal swimming caps for swimmers with long hair who don’t mind it getting wet but still want to keep hair out of their eyes and prevent it from tangles into their goggle straps. Some swimmers wear these caps under a latex or silicone cap to keep their hair in place and prevent pulling from the other cap. This way they get the benefits of both swim caps; no water and no pulling. Some swimmers wear it over a latex or silicone cap to hide the inner cap with one that better matches a swimsuit like a custom made from the same swimsuit material, using the lycra swim cap as a fashion statement in the pool.
Because of their design, lycra, and other fabric swimming hats, get soggy and stretchy after a few uses. This makes these swim caps to be too big and not fit the head properly, therefore, these swim hats fall off the head, while swimming or when diving in the water. resulting in a need to frequently replace them with new bathing caps.
Vintage and Fancy Swim Caps
Vintage and Fancy Swim Caps swim caps are decorated in many different variations and styles. It could be with rubber flowers or covered with fabric flowers and anything your mind fancy. Some of them are really cool and funky, some of them have an “old” style. In the 1960′s it used to be common to see women with their floral decorated swim cap around pools and beaches. They can be used as a more fashionable alternative to a regular plastic bathing cap used by leisure swimmers for water joggers and aquatic exercisers. Water skiers and synchronized swimmers can use these swimming hats for their team theme and lift up the team spirit.
These kind of swim caps are for sure head-turners, making the person who wears them a big hit at the pool
These swim hats are really cool and head turners. that will for sure give you the WOW effect at any beach, pool, or water park. Some of these caps can be very watertight because they are lined with a sponge rubber inner band and also have a nice chin strap. Some of these caps are hand made and therefore each swim cap is unique and one of its kind. Decorations like flowers could slow a swimmer down a bit, therefore used by leisure swimmers and not by competitive swimmers. but they are a sure fun addition to any swimmers attire and create a great look at the pool.
These kinds of swim caps are for sure head-turners, making the person who wears them a big hit at the pool. These swim hats are usually head-turners, but many times they are hot and heavier on the head.
Even though vintage swim hats are fashionable they are usually worn by women. With nammu hats, you can still make that fashionable statement by the water regardless of your gender or age, while swimming in, out, and under the water.
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Designed like a fitted bandana, that ties in the back for extra strength and a better fit. This will ensure that it stays in place during any water activity
Many styles to choose from
Nammu hats come in a variety of designs with or without visor, styles, colors, and print. Choose your style below to get started.
Sun protection that doesn't wash off
Nammu hats provide all day long sun protection that does not need to reapply
For Everyone
Everyone in the family LOVE nammu. Parents wear it and love it because their kids love to wear it, so sun protection for the head is one less thing to worry about!
