Water in your ears may seem harmless, but it can quickly turn nasty. Swimmer’s ear, surfer’s ear, ear infections or a blocked feeling can spoil the fun considerably. Especially for children, avid water sports enthusiasts or people with sensitive ears, the risk of complaints is high. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective solution: customized swim plugs.
In this blog, you’ll learn why these very earplugs make all the difference – whether you’re going to swim lessons, on vacation, hitting the beach or diving into the water with your surfboard.
Why protect your ears from water?
Your ear canal is sensitive. When water stays in it too long – and that happens sooner than you think – the skin can become irritated. Bacteria then get free rein, with all the consequences: swimmer’s ear, itching, pain or even hearing loss. And not only swimming is the culprit. Showering, bathing and water sports can also bring water deep into your ear.
Some people are at extra risk:
- Children (small, narrow ear canal)
- People with tubes or eardrum problems
- Avid swimmers, surfers and divers
- Anyone with sensitive skin or eczema in the ear
Swimming lessons or vacation planned? Choose customized swim caps
Whether your child is starting swimming lessons or you enjoy swimming laps yourself, custom-made swimming plugs are the way to prevent ear problems. They seal off the ear canal perfectly, stay firmly in place and are suitable for everyday use – whether in the pool, in the shower or on vacation.
Custom swim caps are:
- Comfortable and personally customized
- Durable and reusable
- Resistant to chlorinated, fresh and salt water
- Ideal for children with tubes or a history of ear infections
In addition, you can put them together completely as you wish. There are 10 different colors available, you can choose a different color per ear and even combine multiple colors per cap. And the best part: decorate them with a choice of thousands of images and glitter – from unicorns to cool dinosaurs, from Pokémon to My Little Pony, everything is possible. Kids wear them with pride.
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Custom swim caps€35,00
Walk in for custom swim caps: without an appointment
Wondering how custom swim caps work? It’s very simple. Just walk in without an appointment during our swim cap walk-in:
- Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday all day (Note: through August 2025)
Our specialists are then on hand to fit the caps perfectly for you. The fitting itself only takes a few minutes and is completely painless. After that, your personal caps are custom-made and delivered within a few working days.
No hassle with appointments, just walk in at your convenience.
Where should I go for the swim cap walk-in?
Horend Goed
Heiligeweg 15D
1561 DD
Krommenie
Water sports, surfing and showering: safe ears in any situation
Good hearing protection is also important outside the pool. Consider windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing or showering. Cold water and strong winds can lead to surfer’s ear or other complaints. Swim plugs are the solution: they stay in place, even during movement, and protect your ear from both water and wind.
And in the bathroom, too: a powerful jet of shower water can end up just wrong. Especially for children or people with tubes, custom-made swimming plugs are ideal – comfortable, quick to put on and take off and reliable.
What about universal swim caps or headbands?
For those who swim occasionally or just want to have something handy on vacation, are universal swim caps or a swimming headband are a handy temporary solution. They offer some protection, but do not seal as well as a cap made specifically for your ear. Therefore, we recommend these options primarily as a short-term alternative, or as an interim solution for a sleepover or beach day, for example.
If you use swim caps more often, then customization is always the better choice – both for comfort, durability and protection.
Summary: customized swim caps, the smart choice
Whether you are taking your child to swimming lessons, training for a triathlon yourself or just want to enjoy a hot shower carefree: custom-made swim caps are a small investment that really protect your ears.
The benefits at a glance:
- Fully customized for your ears
- Choice of colors, glitter and embellishments
- Durable, comfortable and waterproof
- Suitable for everyday use
- No appointment needed at the swim cap walk-in on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Don’t let water fun become a killjoy. Protect your hearing and make swimming, showering and water sports carefree fun again – for you and your kids.
Want to see how it works or get measured right away? Come by during our swim cap walk-in!
