Is the swimming cap waterproof?
The swimming cap is mainly to prevent the hair from falling into the water, affecting the water quality and blocking the pipes. If you swim in natural waters, you can choose to wear or not to wear it according to your personal preference. Indoors are generally mandatory to wear. So are swimming caps waterproof?
Choose a thick silicone swimming cap, which has better water resistance and elasticity, can tightly wrap the head, and the price is relatively low. The key is to look at the material of the swimming cap and whether the swimming cap is suitable for the head shape. Incorrect wearing of the swimming cap is also one of the reasons for water ingress. The types of swimming caps can be roughly divided into cloth caps, PU coated swimming caps, mesh caps, rubber swimming caps, silicone swimming caps, etc.
A good quality silicone swimming cap has better water resistance. If you wear it correctly, it has waterproof function, while a poor quality silicone swimming cap is loose, but it is more permeable to water. In fact, if only the water in the shower room wets the hair, there is no damage to the scalp, so don’t worry. In addition, clean water can also dilute the pool water, so it is recommended to wet your hair and wear a hat before entering the water.
Second, What is the difference between a swimming cap and a shower cap?
Both a swimming cap and a shower cap are a kind of cap, and the main difference between the two lies in their different functions:
1. Swimming
 Shower caps are generally worn in the shower to prevent water from entering the hair. Generally, waterproofing is enough.
2. Swimming cap is a basic equipment and a basic courtesy to wear a swimming cap when swimming. Wearing a swimming cap is used to prevent ear shocks and protect the head, preventing the hair from being completely immersed in chlorine-containing water, which can effectively protect the hair, reduce the damage to the hair quality by the pool water, reduce resistance, and make swimming faster.