1. Technical Field
This invention relates to a swim cap and, more particularly, to a swim cap for effectively preventing water from contacting a swimmer's hair during aquatic activities.
2. Prior Art
The problem with prior known caps, such as swimming caps, is that they are not entirely water-tight along the length of the margin of the cap that fits against the head. This is because of the irregular shape of the human head and neck, and due to changes in shape caused by the tensing and relaxing of muscles during use of the cap. More specifically, swimming caps have not created a water-tight seal against the head in regions of the head located below and directly adjacent the ears of the head. Furthermore, problems have arisen in obtaining an adequate seal in regions extending across the nape of the neck because of the flexing of muscles in this area during swimming. For example, during the crawl stroke, the neck muscles alternately flex and relax as the head is turned from side to side.
Accordingly, a need remains for a swim cap in order to overcome the above-noted shortcomings. The present invention satisfies such a need by providing a swim cap that is comfortable to wear, easy to use, convenient and durable in construction. Such a swim cap firmly rests against a user's head by removing the air thereunder, thus resulting in a superior water tight seal to those seen in conventional swim caps.