Men's hats for the pool: types and features of choice

Men's pool caps are a popular swimming accessory that comes in a variety of styles, from professional and athletic to amateur. They are made from latex and silicone and are being improved and improved. But few people really know if men need swimming caps in the pool, as well as how to choose the right ones for exercising.

Men's pool hats have become a must-have for sporting events and training swims, and are also used by swimmers visiting sports clubs. Prototypes of accessories familiar to all were known in antiquity. Then they were made from synthetic silk, and until 1920 - from rubber, then they looked more like aviator helmets. Considering that most of the competitions in those years took place in open water, such measures were not devoid of sense.

In the second half of the 20th century, swimming began to be popularized as a mass sport. Public pools have come into vogue, requiring particularly strict hygiene rules. Latex caps that fit snugly around the head have come to be used as a means of maintaining this order. They also noticeably reduced the amount of clogging hair in the water filtration system.

Why do men need a swimming cap? How legitimate is to do without it while swimming in the pool? Before resisting the established rules, it is worth considering: the function of this accessory is not at all to protect the scalp and hair from chlorine and other chemical impurities in the aquatic environment. In any case, moisture penetrates under the elastic material, it does not give complete tightness, and this is not necessary.

The rules established in the pool make it possible to maintain a sufficient level of hygienic cleanliness in the room for all its visitors. The presence of a special cap on the head of a man, woman, child allows for a noticeable reduction in the cases of clogging of filters with hair. The water remains cleaner and clearer - less sebum and other biological secretions get into it.

Swimming caps made from latex have been in demand and popular for decades. With the advent of more modern and elastic materials, their choice is only a matter of taste for the swimmer himself. In general, such accessories are not very useful for the hair and scalp, cause irritation, and can lead to the development of allergies. Latex caps are inconvenient to put on, they are thin, easily torn.

The only obvious advantage of products made from this type of rubber is its affordable cost. Today, they cost anywhere from $ 1 to $ 3 and are sold in almost any non-specialty store with sporting goods and supplies.

This version of swimming caps is considered the most correct and comfortable for both amateur and professional sports. Silicone has a high density, pleasant texture, does not chafe the skin. Even with frequent use, the caps do not cause allergic reactions, and there are fewer problems with tangled hair and hair loss. Due to the peculiarities of the material, silicone products do not deteriorate upon contact with an aggressive environment, and require less careful maintenance during operation.

These are the models of caps that can be found in most sports stores today. They are varied in color and design solutions - both owners of short hair and men with a shock of thick hair will find their own version.

There are simple rules for choosing a swim cap that meets your comfort and safety requirements. First of all, you need to pay attention to such moments.

1. Cut features... Models that cover the ears are considered the most comfortable and safe for health. In them, the ear canal is protected from contact with water and related unpleasant consequences.
2. Ergonomic It is important for professionals setting speed records. If there is no goal to win the next Olympics, you can give preference to the model that you like best.
3. Hypoallergenic properties of the material... Here, silicone models clearly outperform their latex counterparts.
4. Appointment. Open water caps are made of neoprene because they also keep warm. For the pool, it is better to choose lighter models.

The range of modern swimming caps is wide enough. Among the most popular options are:

• latex Arena Soft Latex;
• silicone TYR Wall-Breaker 2.0 with a cutout in the neck area;
• Adidas Textured Sil CP in textured silicone;
• seamless Speedo Bubble Cup with original shape;
• double-sided TYR Reversible Cap.

For a beginner to the pool, even putting on a swimming cap can easily turn into a complex and confusing quest. A simple algorithm of actions will help to avoid problems.

1. The hands should be passed inside the double-folded hat so that their back side touches the lining or the material itself.
2. The product is stretched in width to the desired distance.
3. The head bends down, the cap is put on the top of the head.
4. Without removing your hands, the swimming headgear is pushed down, gradually evenly distributing it over the hair.
5. When the edges of the cap are snug against the skin from the forehead to the neck, you can free your fingertips.

Men's swimming caps require proper care and storage - this is the only way to ensure they have a really long service. After contact with the chlorinated pool environment, saturated with chemicals, even a fairly high-quality material can be damaged. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended that you thoroughly rinse the product and dry it at room temperature, excluding contact with sources of strong heating or direct sunlight.

Do not wash the hat with hot water or boil it. A simple rinse is enough for the product. In addition, if possible, avoid folding the cap during the drying process - you can pull it over a hat blank or jar.

How to choose a pool hat, see below.