Silicone stretches more than many fabrics used to make bathing caps. Therefore, it can cover a head of longer hair that needs to be tucked under the cap to stay dry. Silicone doesn’t break the hair when pulling it on or off the head. It is more durable than most bathing caps and it last longer.
Unlike latex, silicone does not elicit an allergic reaction. It’s also thicker than latex and therefore doesn’t easily tear and it keeps the head warmer. Another benefit is that silicone protects the hair from the chlorinated water.
The silicone bathing cap is available in all colors and comes in textures and logos can easily be printed on this material. Silicone caps have fewer wrinkles resulting in far less drag associated with the swimmer’s cap. Silicone caps fit smoothly and keep the water out while not causing the hair to break with removal.
