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“Nike launches first ever hijab for female swimmers,” by Sophie Gallagher, Independent, December 10, 2019 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):

Nike has launched its first ever modest swimwear collection, which includes a hijab that is suitable for wearing in the water.

Following the huge success of the brand’s sportswear hijab, designed for female athletes to wear while playing sports, it is launching the Victory Swim collection on 1 February 2020.

The brand says the collection was inspired by swimmers who found the current options, which don’t provide full coverage, were a “barrier” to enjoying the sport.

A statement seen by The Independent said: “Existing products were lacking in either coverage or functionality, leaving [athletes] feeling weighed down by baggy garments, battling drag instead of striving toward personal bests.

“Or worrying about whether their hijabs and coverings would remain in place.”

Items include a full-coverage swimsuit, a swim tunic top, swim leggings and the hijab, all made from warp-knit fabric, which is lightweight and quick-drying….