Best Swim Caps in the UK

Speedo Unisex Adult Swim Cap is a lightweight, latex-free cap that ensures durable performance as well as an optimum fit. Adding extra space (especially to the back), this cap also allows you to tuck long hair inside without compromising the fit. Still, its biggest strength is the hydrodynamic shape. Creating a smooth profile, the model reduces drag, accommodating competitions where every 0.1 second counts.

In terms of putting it on and taking it off, the cap leaves mixed feelings. On the one hand, hugging the head without squeezing it, the cap usually enables easy donning. On the other hand, its hydrodynamic shape does not necessarily facilitate effortless removal.

The good news is that the high-quality silicone that the cap's made from compromises nothing. It will have no issues protecting your hair against chlorine. The material is easy on the hair, easy on the skin, and pretty pleasant to the touch. It is stretchable and durable but will not start wearing out or losing its fit anytime soon.

All things considered, competitive swimmers will not regret going with Speedo Unisex Adult Swim Cap. Wearing this swimming cap, you will not have to sacrifice your long hair for your sport anymore.

Aegend Durable Silicone Swim Caps were created for women first and foremost. To be more specific, these caps were designed to accommodate female swimmers with long hair, thick hair, braided hair, etc. With an asymmetrical design, Aegend swimming caps create more space, letting you tuck the longest locks without making the cap feel tight.

What's more, adopting an ergonomic 3D shape, these caps create a perfect fit, with strategically cushioned under-ear contact points preventing pressure buildups. Meanwhile, the medical-grade silicone that the caps are made from will ensure that they're not snagging or pulling hair. The silicone is also hardwearing, non-toxic, and tear-resistant. But, despite the company claiming otherwise, there's a slight yet noticeable chemical smell to the caps initially. The smell will go away pretty soon though.

What will not go away is the caps' ability to protect you from bacteria, chlorine, and the countless awful chemicals that even the cleanest pools are usually riddled with. In other words, if you want to swim without making your hair a target or potentially putting your health at risk, we can recommend choosing the Aegend Durable Silicone Swim Caps route.

Arena Unisex Classic Silicone Swim Cap sticks with what's working. This is not the cap that we would recommend for kids. This is also not the cap that's especially great at tucking away long and luscious locks. No, this is the cap that's all about making you comfortable and improving swimming performance. Made from soft and elastic silicone, this swimming cap is easy on the fingers and feels pretty nice against the skin. In the same vein, its fit is ergonomic, accommodating most head shapes with relative ease and uncompromised comfort.

That being said, the cap will usually start feeling tight during prolonged use anyway. To some extent, we're blaming the reinforced rim. We're glad that it is there but, preventing lifting, this is also partially the reason the cap can start feeling squeezy. Of course, the model is as good at protecting you from chlorine as the most expensive swimming caps, whilst the high-grade silicone construction is quite brilliant at reducing drag.

Long story short, swimmers who are not rocking long locks will not be disappointed with Arena Unisex Classic Silicone Swim Cap. Despite its inexpensive price tag, this model can easily compete with the best swimming caps.

Though there are many swim caps claiming that they're good with long hair, none are quite as good as Lahtak Extra-Large Swimming Cap. With its beanie-like fit, this cap can hide the longest, curliest braids, locks, dreadlocks, you name 'em. Making the fit loose, the model does not feel tighter than a headband. It does not press buns or ponytails to the head, does not slide off, and does not cause headaches. Also, the loose fit lets you easily put the cap on and just as easily remove it.

Sure, considering the extra-large size, young kids might find the model uncomfortably large, that's the trade-off you cannot avoid when you add as much room to the back as this cap did. But you can go with the Large option as well. Chances are, even boys and girls around 8-10 years old will find this size fitting.

As always, you can choose between multiple colours, including orthodox colours like black and aqua blue but also less orthodox options like Bluebonnet Blue, Rose Quartz, and Windsor Wine.

So, considering the novel and fashionable appearance and the extra space for long hair, Lahtak Extra-Large Swimming Cap is the easiest choice you can make when you want to look good in the pool and remain comfortable at the same time.

The Friendly Swede Silicone Swimming Caps can be counted among the friendliest swim caps, so the name checks out. We can count these caps among them primarily thanks to the ergonomic ear flaps that do an excellent job minimising pressure in the ears and keeping the water out. Even so, the hydrodynamic, wrinkle-free design is the more important piece, reducing resistance as well as drag so that you can swim faster.

Besides these two small but important changes, this two-pack from The Friendly Swete is not especially different from 9/10 swim caps. They're also made from premium-grade silicone, protecting the caps from ripping, tearing, and cracking with time. The silicone that's used here has a soft tactile impression that's less hostile towards the skin than latex or cheap silicone. Generally speaking, the caps are not difficult to don or remove.

You can pick between blue and black, purple and pink, and white and grey sets, they all look great initially. The issue here, albeit a small one, is that the colours start fading with time. Nevertheless, improving performance and making the fit more comfortable than before, The Friendly Swede Silicone Swimming Caps will suit recreational, competitive, and fitness swimmers alike.