MINNEAPOLIS – Hammer Head® — a new U.S.- designed swim cap is set to keep head safety top of mind for hundreds of thousands of aquatic athletes, triathletes and open water swimmers across the country.

For far too long, swimmers with braids, locs and afros have had to sacrifice their hairstyle when swimming in the water. Traditional swim caps don’t offer variation of sizes and fit for different hair ...

The International Swimming Federation ruled out the competitive use of Soul Cap products. Company founders claim the group said the caps do not follow "the natural form of the head." By Sydney Odman ...

While aesthetics may play a role in your decision-making process, they're not the only factor you should take into account when buying a swim cap. While latex used to be a common material for swim ...

Swimming isn’t the most dangerous sport by any means. But with only a thin layer of latex to protect the heads of swimmers and other aquatic athletes, water sports surprisingly rank among the top 10 ...

SOUL CAP, a company that creates swim caps for natural Black hair has received official approval from the International Swimming Federation (FINA). In 2021, FINA banned the use of the protective cap, ...

Alex Pantling / Getty Images A swimming cap made specifically for natural Black hair has received official approval from the worldwide governing body for competitive swimming. Soul Cap is a covering ...

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The Soul Cap has been rejected for use at the Olympics, according to a recent FINA decision. The Soul Cap is a cap designed for swimmers with long, voluminous and Afro hair and was designed to help ...

After the initial rejection of a swimmer’s cap made specifically for natural Black and textured hair, Soul Cap has finally received approval. Last year, FINA, the world governing body for aquatic ...

Swimming caps specifically designed for Black hair have been approved by the world’s governing body for the sport, NPR reports. The Soul Cap was developed to provide better fit and chlorine protection ...