Thursday, July 15, 2010

All About Bathing Caps


Why do I need a cap for swimming?


Keeps your hair relatively dry

Protect your hair from the adverse effects of chlorinated water

Reduces the resistance of the water when sailing

Keeps your body warm, as during the voyage of a large part of the human body loses heat through the head

It removes hair from the face, prevents tangling and wrapping the hair around the gum swimming glasses

Serves fashionable swimming accessory. In particular, many manufacturers in the issuance of a new collection of swimsuits at the same time produce hats with the same design that allows the athlete to look more individually


What are the dimensions of swimming caps?

Do swimming caps no separation by size. Latex and silicone caps are suitable for all adults, since both these materials are strong enough and flexible. For the most part, the elasticity of cap depends on the manufacturer and used technologies.

For children there are special children's hats, which are more optimally suited for children's heads and avoid excessive pressure on the child's head.

What are types of swimming caps?

Latex caps are cheaper than silicone. They are more subtle and much harder to put on his head due to the specific qualities of latex as the material. In addition, after school lifting cap gives a lot of discomfort, because the hair stick to it and pull out when removing. Latex as the material is very thin and gooey, so latex caps relatively weak and easily torn. Must be used with caution by people who are prone to allergies.

Silicone caps are more expensive than latex. They are more durable and long lasting. Unlike latex caps are available in bright and varied colors, and more pleasant to the touch. So if you see a bright, beautiful hat with any pattern, then most likely it's made of 100% of silicone. In addition, anti-allergenic silicone cap. Another advantage is that the silicone cap more flexible and more convenient to sit on his head (they can be stretched more than 2 times compared to their original size). Dear caps of silicone manufactured in such a way that completely encircle the head of the swimmer without forming wrinkles.

There are also cloth hats for sailing. They are designed for rest and provide maximum comfort during use (but miss the water). Fabric hats are made of polyamide elastomer, polyester, lycra, etc. It's less pressure on my head, but less suitable for training and high-speed vessels, due to the fact that the said materials have a higher coefficient of friction as opposed to "rubber". There are expensive models of caps made from composite materials. For example, the inner part - Lycra, external - silicone or polyurethane. What allows you to combine the comfort and optimum friction with water.

How to wear a bathing cap?

The simplest and most effective way to wear bathing cap - is inserted into it palms, stretch her hands to the sides, tilt your head and begin to pull the cap from the crown to the neck. If you have long hair, it is better to collect them into a bun on top and then have to start to wear a hat. This may help keep your hair relatively dry and protect them from water.

How to take care of the swimming cap?

After each use, rinse the cap with cold water and let it dry for a minimum folded. Do not leave the cap to dry in direct sunlight. Avoid sharp objects (eg, pins or earrings), which may lead to deformation or rupture of the cap. Latex caps after drying is recommended talc.

By: Toronto Escort Directory