by Sam McIlhagga | Aug 22, 2018 | Earplugs
Small Ears? Did you know that we, as humans, do not the same sized ear canals? Ear canals tend to keep in ratio with the size of the human being- thus smaller people tend to have smaller and shorter ear canals. A lot of earplugs on the market are designed with...
by Sam McIlhagga | Apr 12, 2018 | Ear Care, Earplugs
Most people when looking for ear plugs have a standard soft foam, twin set option in mind. It is these infamous ear plugs that are so widely available and marketed to the general public. However, the ear plug market now offers a diverse range of modifications and...
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...
