How to Choose a Sports Hijab: A Guide for the Gym, Running, Pilates and the Outdoors

More and more women who wear hijab are taking up sport every year, but a cap that slips, makes you sweat or squeezes is still the complaint we hear most. When choosing a sports hijab, you need to decide based on what the activity demands, not the logic of an everyday underscarf. We covered the general mistakes in modest sportswear in this article; this guide focuses on choosing the cap itself.

4 Things to Look for in a Sports Hijab

1. Breathable fabric

Micro and perforated micro fabrics move sweat away and dry quickly. Viscose sports fabrics are soft and stretchy, giving comfort in moderate-intensity activities. We explain the features of micro fabric in what is micro fabric.

2. A fit that does not slip as you move

A sports cap should sit closely on your head and stay in place as you jump, bend and run. One-piece sports hijabs also hold the neck and chest in place, so they are the most secure option.

3. The right coverage

Just a cap, or a hijab that also covers the neck and chest? For sports with intense movement, choose a one-piece sports hijab instead of a scarf.

4. Edges that do not squeeze

Over long workouts, stiff elastic presses. Choose styles with stretchy, soft edges.

Choosing a Sports Hijab by Activity

Gym and fitness

For weights and cardio, perforated micro fabrics that move sweat away quickly stand out: the Pro sports hijab, the Pro X criss cross sports hijab for criss cross fans, and the Hanfendy Pro sports hijab set if you want a matching set.

Running and walking

Lightness and breathability matter: the ClimaFit Air breathable sports undercap and the sandy fabric breathable sports undercap keep you fresh in warm weather.

Pilates and yoga

During inversions and stretches, your cap should not slip or bother you when it touches the floor. The striped sports hijab, the zigzag sports hijab and the Visca pinstripe sports hijab from the viscose sports range are soft and stretchy, which makes them a good fit.

Tennis, volleyball and racket sports

For quick changes of direction, choose one-piece sports hijabs that sit closely and also hold the neck in place: the Hanfendy athletic criss cross sports hijab and the Hanfendy athletic plain sports hijab.

Hiking and the outdoors

In the sun, a brim protects your face. The outdoor micro hijab and hat set, the outdoor perforated micro hijab and hat set and the outdoor viscose hijab and cap set are designed for this.

Outdoor hijab and hat set: for sun and walks

Swimming

We have written a separate guide for the pool and the sea: how to choose a swim hijab.

What to Wear with a Sports Hijab

A breathable long-sleeved sports top or tunic.

With short-sleeved tops, sports arm sleeves; the micro sports hijab and arm sleeve set gives you both together.

Loose joggers, or a tunic over sports leggings.

Pro sports scarf: stretchy and light for training

Choosing a Sports Hijab by Season

Summer: Breathable fabrics such as perforated micro and ClimaFit Air; outdoor sets with a brim in the open air.

Winter: Viscose sports caps are softer and slightly warmer; outdoors, styles with a neck panel protect your neck from the cold.

Indoor gyms: Micro fabrics that move sweat away quickly, whatever the season.

Caring for Your Sports Hijab

Sports caps are washed more often than everyday underscarves. To keep micro fabrics breathable:

Air your cap after every workout; do not leave it sweaty in your bag.

Wash at 30°C without fabric softener, which can clog the fabric's pores.

Dry quick-drying fabrics in the shade; a tumble dryer reduces stretch.

What Our Customers Say

The feedback we receive most often about our sports caps is that they do not slip and do not make you sweat. One customer shares that she wears hers for volleyball, another for tennis, and some tell us it is "the first cap I have found that does not slip during sport". These reviews are our most valuable source for developing our sports ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sports hijabs should I have?

If you train a few times a week, we recommend at least two, so you can wear one while the other is in the wash.

Can I wear a scarf over a sports cap?

For light activities, you can wear a light sports scarf over a sports cap. For intense sport, a one-piece sports hijab is more secure.

Which cap does not slip during sport?

Sports caps made of stretchy micro or viscose fabric that sit closely on your head, and one-piece sports hijabs that also cover the neck, stay in place as you move.

Does a sports hijab make you sweat?

Perforated micro and breathable fabrics move sweat away and reduce the feeling of sweating. Cotton caps stay damp, so they are not recommended for intense sport.

Can I wear a sports hijab every day?

Yes. Viscose sports caps in particular are comfortable in everyday life too.

See every style in our micro sports and viscose sports categories.