Sportswear company Adidas has partnered with Soul Cap to launch a swimming cap for people with afro or voluminous hair, following FINA's decision to reverse its controversial ban on its use in professional competitions.
Made from 100 per cent silicone, the Adidas Soul Cap is bigger than traditional swimming caps, meaning that people with long and voluminous hairstyles including dreadlocks, afros and braids, can wear it comfortably.
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Available in a minty hue that Adidas described as "linen green", the larger-than-usual cap was designed to provide a snug fit and tight seal around the wearer's hair so it remains dry while swimming.
The adult version comes in sizes regular to XXL , which measures 35.5-centimetres long and has an opening with a circumference of 23 centimetres. It was designed to fit over afros, dreadlocks, braids and other voluminous hairstyles
Adidas, which also recently launched its first maternity sportswear collection with British designer Stella McCartney, believes that the cap will increase inclusivity in swimming.It said that the collaboration with Soul Cap is part of the brand's ongoing commitment to "make water sports more accessible".
The cap features a larger opening
"We're excited to collaborate with Soul Cap to jointly tackle one of swimming's biggest barriers: accessibility," the brand said.
"The Adidas x Soul Cap partnership aims to promote g...