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Do Swim Caps Keep Ears Dry?

Swim caps are an odd piece of swimming equipment for the newbie swimmer. Although they cover your head, they don’t keep your hair dry. Water will get in between your cap and the head if you submerge your head for any kind of meaningful amount of time at the pool. How do you keep your […]

Why Are Swim Caps Mandatory?

Swim caps, were originally created to help competitive swimmers streamline through the water. Making them swim faster and reduce drag from their hair, which drag slows a swimmer down in the water. Even being slowed down for a second can negatively impact a swimmer’s competition results. Why are they banning swim caps? Why is the […]

What Do You Do With Old Swim Caps?

If they’re still in good, usable condition, the best thing to do would be able pass them on to someone else who can use them for their original purpose – through a charity/thrift shop maybe, or through your local pool. How often should you replace your swim cap? Swimming caps last from one month to […]

Do Goggles Go Over Under Swim Cap?

A recreational swimmer typically puts their swim goggles over the swim cap to make them easy to adjust and for some extra comfort. Competitive swimmers usually put the goggles under the swim cap to reduce drag and help hold the straps in place. How do you wear swimming goggles? To wear swim goggles, start by […]

When Can You Take Your Patrol Cap Off?

The beret is the principal headgear that Soldiers are directed to wear when in ACUs, especially when off post. The patrol cap may be worn at the discretion of the commander during inclement weather, or while performing duties in the motorpool, while on details, or when in a field environment. Do you have to wear […]

Why Do Veterans Wear Caps?

Many wear a hat to protect their head, (Balding) and some wear a hat to proudly display they are veterans. Whoever you are, where ever you are “Thank you for your service.” Why do war veterans wear hats? Veterans all across the nation and even in other countries like Australia and New Zealand wear baseball […]

Who Invented Caps?

William Painter invented the crown bottle cap in 1892. Crown caps, both pry-offs and twist-offs, are still used today. Although bottled carbonated beverages were already popular by the 1880s, there was a constant problem with stoppers and bottle caps. Who invented cap first? It’s unclear when and where hats originated, but some of the earliest […]

What Are Soul Caps Made Of?

premium silicone. Our caps are made from premium silicone, and designed right here in London. They’re endorsed by GB swimmer Alice Dearing, and they’ve been featured in Women’s Health and Refinery29. Why are soul caps not allowed? Why is the swim cap banned? FINA banned the swim cap because it does not follow “the natural […]

How Is Soul Cap Different?

Behind the Soul Cap Soul Cap, a British company run by blacks, makes towels and swim caps specifically for Afro hair. Its products are larger than the regular towels and caps. In fact, the caps — also branded as Soul Caps — come in various sizes, from Junior to Regular to XXL. Why is Soul […]

Are Caps Allowed In Exams?

Hats, helmets, baseball caps or any other headwear are not permitted to be worn during an exam and must be placed in your bag or other carrier, under your chair, prior to the commencement of the examination. Why can’t students wear hats? On the no side, some of the arguments included the following: hats create […]

Do Soul Caps Keep Hair Dry?

Full protection for volume-blessed hair. So we designed the SOUL CAP to keep the bad stuff at bay – keeping your hair safe and dry from the harsh effects of chlorine and saltwater. Is there a swim cap that keeps your hair dry? No, unfortunately not. Swim caps are not designed to keep your hair […]

How Are Cap Sleeves Measured?

The sleeve (cap) measurement is taken by placing a rubber band around the upper part of the arm, and then measuring from the shoulder point to this area. What is sleeve cap width? The standard amount of ease for a Fitted Sleeve, or a Fitted Sleeve Cap, is between 1.25 and 1.75 inches (3 and […]