Swim cap
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A swim cap is a silicone, latex or lycra covering worn on the head by recreational and competitive swimmers.
Recreational caps to keep the hair relatively dry or free of chlorinated water and are more often worn by women, but also by men. Some facilities enforce the wearing of swim caps. They are also used to protect filters from becoming clogged with hair.
Competitive swim caps are made of tightly fitted silicone or latex that hugs the skull of its user, providing cover for his or her hair. This reduces drag in the water caused by loose hair. In the sport of swimming, caps are worn by both men and women.
Ψ==History of the swim cap== Scottish swimmer David Wilkie is credited with being the first elite swimmer to use the swim cap, in the 1970s.
