by Malcolm Mac | Sep 10, 2016 | Earplugs
When buying earplugs, you may have some questions about many of the details listed in the product descriptions. Today I will be talking about decibel levels and sound blocking capacity. Decibel levels are measured in dB, going from 0 to 37 in earplug protection...
by Malcolm Mac | Sep 4, 2016 | Earplugs
Earplugs Unlike earmuffs, which cover the entire ear, earplugs fit inside the ear canal. The most common and least expensive earplug is the moldable foam variety, which expands after insertion to provide a snug fit. Foam earplugs are generally worn once and discarded....
by Malcolm Mac | Aug 28, 2016 | Earplugs
SNR is a Single Number Rating system as per the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 4869 certification. Independent laboratories test earplugs to determine their SNR value. The SNR value can be used to compare the level of noise attenuation...
by Malcolm Mac | Aug 20, 2016 | Earplugs
Swimmer’s ear, surfer’s ear, grommets and ear drum perforations? All of these nasty conditions can be caused or affected by water entering the ear, staying there and causing infections. One way to help prevent ear infections while swimming is to wear...
