what an upgrade [SEP] i usually get packs of cheapola showercaps from the dollar store like a six pack of plastic bags with a rubberband you know but they do not last long so i had a vinyl one that lasted longer but was really just that same old design that was just plastic tied to your head with elasticthis shower cap is well frankly after the other ones i have used luxurious the material is not plastic but more like the soft nylon on my windbreaker jacket it is much quieter when i am in the shower which makes for a more peaceful bathing experience it is also more comfortable as the headband is more fitted it is especially comfortable if you wear it over your ears there is no pressure anywhere but it still keeps your hair dry i personally like to have my ears out so there is some pressure to the top of my ears where the headband sits but i do not mind itthe headband does stretch a bit for head size but not as much as you might be used to if you have used shower caps with elastic bands i kind of liked this it makes it easier to get all my hair in it i flip my head upside down over the shower cap and the cap just kind of catches my hair like a bucket and i can just tuck in any stragglers before flipping my head back up if you need to tighten the headband just a little bit you can re tie the bow for a slight adjustmentno shower cap is going to be completely perfectly water tight you are always going to get a little bit of water around the edges unless you are really careful in the shower and take pains to avoid direct spray i use a shower cap when i take a shower before bed and do not want to go to sleep with wet hair a little bit of moisture does not bother me as i am not trying to protect a hairstyle or anything i really just like the comfort and feel of this cap a lot