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The swim cap's history

The swim caps throughout the years
September 4, 2020 by
The swim cap's history
e-atlete, Steven

The swim cap has already had a wilde history of an up and down-going popularity. At the start of the 20th century, the swim cap has put to use for the first time.The popularity decreased after that and rose later, what was followed by the steady growth the swim cap knows nowadays. Below we will give you a short overview of a development you would have never thought about yet: the history of the swimming cap. 


The 1920s

The first swim caps were developed in the 20s and were made out of rubber. They had a small chin leash to attach the swim cap, to make sure that it didn't slide of the head. 

The 1940s

During the 40s the swim cap witnessed its first recession. The rubber where they were made of, was a much-needed raw materiaal for the war industry. This temporarily stopped the production of the swimming caps. 

The 1950s and 1960s

During the 50s and 60s the swim cap gain popularity again. Eye-catching swim caps were namely fashionable. They were for the first time decorated in the 60s. Especially the colourful swim caps with floral pattern were very trending. In the late 60s and early 70s: In the late 60s long hair was for both men and women https://popular.it/ wasn't possible anymore to make caps compulsory while swimming. So this obligation was abolished, which resulted in a depression of the swim caps. During the 70s it was nowhere to be seen anymore. 

Nowadays

Currently the swim caps are reviving. In the 80s and 90s worldwide competition and fitnessbaths were built, what has led to a popularity growth. Today swim caps are available in every style, from rubber caps with a chin leash to colourful floral patterned swimming caps, including a few new styles!


The swim cap's history
e-atlete, Steven September 4, 2020
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