The right Najwa Sport depends on how you move. For running, cycling and intense training, choose the close-fitting Najwa Sport Hijab or the shorter Najwa Sport Pro. If you love a bawal, go for Lite or Niya. For the gym, yoga and casual days, Basic, Nour, Luna and Shawl work well. Khimar gives the most coverage, and Flow and Wave are made for the pool.
All 11 styles in the current range share the same base. Each is made of quick-drying poly spandex jersey that is lightweight and breathable, and now comes with antimicrobial nanotechnology for odour-free comfort. What changes is the cut, the coverage and how much styling you want to do. Here is how to choose.
Which Najwa Sport is best for running and intense workouts?
When you are moving fast, you need a hijab that fits snugly, stays put and lets heat escape.
Najwa Sport Hijab is a close-fitting instant hijab for rigorous activities, or for when you want to tuck your hijab into your top. It has a longer curved front for coverage and a shorter back for ventilation. Reflective trim on the front and back helps you be seen on early-morning or evening runs. Slits at the ears make room for earphones or sunglasses, and a mini awning lets air circulate around your forehead.
Najwa Sport Pro is made like the Sport Hijab but shorter in length, with an attached tie-back underneath for a snug, secure fit.
Best for: running, cycling, athletics, HIIT.
Which Najwa Sport suits bawal lovers?
If a square tudung is your everyday style, these semi-instants give you that familiar look in a sports fabric.
Najwa Sport Lite was inspired by the traditional bawal. The portion under the neck is pre-sewn, while the ends are left loose so you can style them your way: pin them up, tie them back or tuck them in.
Najwa Sport Niya uses our best-selling soft triangle Niya cut with an attached inner necktie, so it is easy to style and stays in place while you move.
Best for: badminton, tennis, netball, martial arts, and anyone who likes shaping their own front drape.
Which Najwa Sport is best for the gym, yoga and casual activities?
For lower-intensity workouts and active weekends, a looser fit feels more relaxed.
Najwa Sport Basic is a loose instant hijab in quick-drying performance mesh jersey. It has a soft awning for sun protection and ventilation, and a curved cut with a front seam for a casual fit.
Najwa Sport Nour is a loose instant in a striped mesh jersey. Side seams give it more elegant drapes than Basic, with the same soft awning.
Najwa Sport Luna is a semi-instant sports shawl with a pre-sewn portion under the neck and a longer shawl section. Slip it on, twist and go. It works as well for daily errands as for a walk in the park.
Najwa Sport Shawl is a long rectangular sports shawl, for when you want to style your own coverage for casual exercise.
Best for: gym, yoga, pilates, hiking, jogging and chasing kids around the playground.
Which Najwa Sport gives the most coverage?
Najwa Sport Khimar has a long, loose cut with a soft awning and chin cover for a comfortable fit, plus an attached tie-back inner. Its generous length makes it a practical choice for Hajj or umrah, where you will be walking long distances in the heat.
Best for: Hajj and umrah, long walks, and anyone who prefers full coverage while active. Shop Najwa Sport Khimar.
Which Najwa Sport can you swim in?
Najwa Sport Flow is our patented swim hijab: an instant hijab with an attached sleeveless loose vest. The racerback design allows full arm movement, and the loose vest keeps you covered. It has a built-in inner and an elastic grip at the back of the head, and it is made of pool-approved material that does not stick to the body. It comes in four sizes, S to XL. Shop Najwa Sport Flow.
Najwa Sport Wave pairs the Najwa Sport Hijab cut with Flow's pool-approved material, so you get a close-fitting swim hijab that stays in place even underwater.
Best for: swimming, water sports and beach days.
What does the 3.0 version add?
Selected versions of Lite, Basic, Nour, Pro, Khimar and the Sport Hijab come as 3.0, which adds an attached tie-back inner for extra convenience and a more secure fit. If you find yourself adjusting your inner mid-workout, look for 3.0 on the product page.
How do you choose in 30 seconds?
- Running or cycling: Sport Hijab or Pro
- Racket sports or martial arts, bawal style: Lite or Niya
- Gym, yoga or weekend walks: Basic, Nour or Luna
- Style it yourself: Shawl
- Maximum coverage, Hajj or umrah: Khimar
- Swimming: Flow (with attached vest) or Wave (Sport Hijab cut)
Once you've picked your hijab, get the most from every session with our guide to proper running form for beginners, or browse the full Najwa Sport range.
