Silicone or fabric swim cap: which one for the pool

Swimmer in a black silicone swim cap in an indoor pool

The swim cap is the first thing in your lane kit. BONESWIMMER makes it in two materials: silicone, stretchy and snug, and fabric, soft and light. Which one depends on what you want from a cap: more grip or more comfort.

Silicone swim cap: grip

Silicone stretches and holds: the cap stays put while you swim and cuts drag in the water. It is the classic pick for the pool and for training. On BONESWIMMER caps the print goes on both sides.

Silicone swim caps

Fabric swim cap: comfort

Fabric caps are soft, light and less stiff than silicone: made for anyone who finds silicone too tight. Our fabric caps are in Sydney Eco by Carvico, 51% recycled polyester from post-consumer bottles and 49% PBT, the same fabric as the Milano, Alte and Dega swimsuits. Lycra caps are polyamide and elastane: the exact composition is on each cap's page.

Fabric swim caps · Lycra swim caps

Is a fabric swim cap waterproof?

No. A fabric cap is soft and light, but it will not keep your hair dry. Want more grip, go silicone; want comfort, go fabric.

Matching cap and swimsuit

Plenty of prints in the range come on both the swimsuit and the cap, in silicone or fabric: Sushi, Puzzle, Tattoo, Camouflage, Teschi Messico and more. Your lane kit matches. Prefer a solid colour? That works too.

How to look after it

After the pool, rinse it in cold water and let it air-dry, away from heat.

Every cap, in silicone, Lycra and fabric, is in Swim caps for the pool.

Products in this article

  • Silicone swim cap — Pure black

    Regular price 18,00 €
    • Fabric swim cap 55C — Sushi

      Regular price 14,00 €
      Available in 2 sizes
    • Fabric swim cap 70CF — Camouflage

      Regular price 14,00 €
      Available in 4 sizes
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    • Fabric swim cap 73C — Tattoo

      Regular price 14,00 € Sale price9,90 €
      Available in 4 sizes
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    Frequently asked questions

    Silicone or fabric swim cap: which one?

    Silicone for grip: it is stretchy, holds firm and stays put while you swim. Fabric for comfort: it is soft and light, but it won't keep your hair dry.

    What are the fabric caps made of?

    Sydney Eco by Carvico, 51% polyester recycled from post-consumer bottles and 49% PBT, the same fabric as the Milano, Alte and Dega swimsuits. The Lycra caps are polyamide and elastane.

    Can I return a swim cap?

    Yes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it hasn't been used. Customised caps cannot be returned.

    How do I look after it?

    After the pool, rinse it in cold water and let it air-dry away from heat.

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