Speedo
Solid Silicone Swim Cap
The Speedo Solid Silicone Swim Cap is a silicone swim cap designed for competitive and recreational swimming. It features soft stretch silicone construction with elastomeric technology for easy on/off without snagging hair, and a textured interior that keeps the cap securely in place. User reviews note that this cap stays in place better than Speedo's Elastomeric Fit cap, making it a reliable choice for training and races.
- Material
- Silicone
- Style
- sporty, performance
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Athletics > Water Polo
Color
Size
Specifications
Solid silicone swim cap with soft stretch and textured interior for secure fit.
Elastomeric technology for easy on/off without snagging hair; textured interior ensures cap stays in place.
- Material
- Silicone
- Style
- sporty, performance
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Sporting Goods > Athletics > Water Polo
Additional Attributes
- soft stretch silicone
- elastomeric technology for easy on/off
- textured interior keeps cap in place
- dazzling accessory
Product Insights
Speedo's solid silicone swim cap (15 CAD, in stock) offers reliable fit during laps and flip turns without slipping, with seamless construction and molded interior that prevents hair snagging and ensures clean removal. Hypoallergenic and naturally latex-free, it resists chlorine, UV, tears, and odors, making it durable for daily training. However, it prioritizes easy removal and training comfort over aerodynamic speed, and community feedback often recommends TYR silicone or latex caps as stronger alternatives for long hair and value.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Buyers report the cap stays put during laps and flip turns without slipping up.
- Alternatives
- Community feedback often recommends TYR silicone or latex caps as stronger alternatives for long hair and value.
- Snag prevention
- Seamless silicone construction with molded interior texture prevents hair snagging.
- Durability
- Resists chlorine, UV, and tearing, lasting longer than latex in daily training.
- Odor
- Resists absorbing sweat and pool odors; initial chemical smell fades.
- Hypoallergenic
- Silicone cap is naturally free of latex proteins and safe for sensitive scalps
- Comfort
- Seamless silicone cap prevents hair snagging and residue
- Training Positioning
- Built for comfortable, durable daily laps, not race-day speed.
- Removal
- Removes cleanly without residue or snagging hair.
- Design intent
- Designed for training, prioritising easy removal over aerodynamic speed.
Product record
- Title
- Solid Silicone Swim Cap
- Brand
- Speedo
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Single black silicone swim cap shown from the front with visible surface wrinkles and white Speedo logo near the lower right.
- Overall shapeRounded dome shape consistent with a swim cap, edges curved downward to form a fitted opening at the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Material and finishSmooth silicone material with a glossy sheen that produces soft specular highlights and visible surface creases.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Lower edge openingBottom center shows a slightly wavy hem forming the cap opening, with a small inward curve at the very center bottom.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - White brand logoWhite wordmark 'speedo' with a stylized chevron/swirl below it located on the lower right front of the cap.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.66 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Small manufacturing textSmall white printed alphanumeric text near the lower left front of the cap.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Surface wrinkles and foldsMultiple shallow vertical and diagonal creases and undulations across the dome producing darker and lighter areas.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Legible text transcription“speedo”
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Small white code text transcription“0120. 10973 CHINA”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.73 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product photographed centered on a plain white background with soft top lighting that creates highlights and a faint drop shadow below the cap.
- Background and stagingEven white background filling the frame with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above creates specular highlights on the cap and a light diffuse shadow directly below the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.80 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered, head-on frontal view of the cap occupying most of the image area; minor cropping of the extreme left and right edges by frame curvature.
Colors
gloss black· cap body#1C1C1Bwhite· printed logo#D5D5D5white· small printed code text#D4D4D4- Overall shapeRounded dome shape consistent with a swim cap, edges curved downward to form a fitted opening at the bottom center.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/SwimmingRedditors mention that the Speedo Solid Silicone cap stays in place better than the Elastomeric Fit, but some prefer TYR caps.
The specific comment notes that the solid silicone cap didn't slip, but also suggests TYR caps might be better, indicating a mixed view.
Themes
Compared To
vs Speedo Elastomeric Fit
The solid silicone cap did not slip up unlike the Elastomeric Fit.
vs TYR Silicone Caps
TYR silicone caps are considered nice, and their latex caps are better than Speedo's.
Source Threads
Speedo Solid Silicone vs. Elastomeric Fit
If you go Speedo, I’ve had issues with the Speedo Elastomric Fit slipping up but the solid silicone didn’t. The TYR silicone cap is pretty nice too. TYR also has better latex caps than Speedo in my opinion. Honestly I’d go with TYR for my next cap purchase.
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