It’s Official: SOUL CAP Is Now Approved by FINA!

In the run-up to the 2021 Olympics, as we prepared to watch Alice Dearing become the first Black woman to swim for Great Britain, we submitted the SOUL CAP for FINA approval. We were applying for a place on their approved list of competitive swimwear – with the hope that our inclusive design would help to … See more

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Is soul cap a FINA approved swim cap?

As of today, SOUL CAP is now officially approved by FINA, bringing our inclusive swim caps into competitive swimming at every level. It’s been a long road getting here, with plenty of ups and downs on the way. But the truth is: we couldn’t have done it without you. ...

What's new with soul cap?

But today, we’ve got a huge new success to share with you – and it’s a success that affects the entire swimming community. As of today, SOUL CAP is now officially approved by FINA, bringing our inclusive swim caps into competitive swimming at every level. It’s been a long road getting here, with plenty of ups and downs on the way. ...

Does FINA have a soul cap?

Reversing course last September, the governing body added the Soul Cap to the list of approved equipment, with executive director Brent Nowicki saying “diversity and inclusivity is at the heart of FINA’s work.” ...

What is a soul cap?

The Soul Cap, which is designed specifically for natural Black hair, was officially approved by the International Swimming Federation, FINA, on Friday. ...

Is a soul cap a good product?

Danielle Obe, chair of the Black Swimming Association, told Sky Sports last year that, "by and large, hair is a significant barrier to aquatics for many women especially and many people of color from our communities. So [the Soul Cap] should be considered as a product that overcomes this barrier." ...

Why is soul cap bringing inclusive swimwear into competitive swimming?

Soul Cap said the decision was not "just about the Olympics and other high-profile events" but "competitive swimming at every level". " [It's] bringing inclusive swimwear into competitive swimming, and helping to bring down some of the obstacles that are keeping swimmers away from the sport," the company said. ...