Ear protection earplugs
The world is full of noise. It’s part of what makes life so wonderful. But when that noise is particularly loud, or you’re exposed to it for a long time, it can put your hearing at risk. Whether you work in a noisy environment, like to spend your weekends cheering on your favorite sports team, or regularly go to concerts, there are lots of everyday situations that can pose a risk to your hearing health.
But there’s no need to hide away from the world. You can live your life and do all the things you love – just at a lower volume. All you need is ear protection.
The importance of ear protection
Noise-induced hearing loss is common, thought to affect around 40 million adults in the USA. It can either be caused by exposure to a single loud sound, like a sudden blast, or through repeated exposure to loud noises over a period of time.
And the noise levels at which potential hearing loss can occur are less than you might think. Noise of 85 decibels – like heavy city traffic – can cause possible hearing damage after 8 hours or more of exposure without hearing protection. At 91 decibels (which sounds like a loud car radio), possible hearing damage can occur after just 2 hours without protection. And at 100 decibels – which is the level of most nightclubs – hearing damage can happen after just 15 minutes if you’re not protecting your ears.
The benefits of using earplugs to protect your hearing
When you’re in noisy environments, then, it’s important to protect your ears to prevent hearing loss – as well as reducing the risk of conditions like tinnitus – a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound in the ears that can be annoying and best and debilitating at worst – and hyperacusis – an extreme sensitivity to noise. Both of these conditions can be caused by exposure to loud noise, but protecting your ears can reduce the risk of developing them.
And when you protect your hearing, it means that you’ll be able to do all the things you love for longer. From music and festivals to the sound of nature, reducing your risk of hearing loss means that you’ll be better able to fully experience the world around you.
While traditional foam earplugs muffle noise, the best hearing protection filters sound waves rather than blocking them out, meaning you don’t need to miss out on anything. With Loop Earplugs like Engage, Experience and Switch, the sound quality stays high, thanks to a patented acoustic channel and mesh. You’ll be able to hear everything perfectly – just at a lower volume, keeping your ears safe.
And that means you’ll also be better able to communicate with friends, family and colleagues, helping you to stay sociable and enjoy a better quality of life.
Earplugs are portable and easy to use, so you can quickly and easily insert them whenever you’re exposed to loud noise, whether it’s on your daily commute or at a festival. And because Loop Earplugs com
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Frequently asked questions
What can I wear to protect my ears from noise?
There are lots of options out there when it comes to protecting your hearing, from earplugs to ear muffs and noise-canceling headphones. But the best ear protection is the one which offers the perfect combination of noise reduction and comfort. Loop Earplugs come with a choice of ear tip sizes so you can get the perfect fit for you, and the ear tips are made from super soft silicone for all-day comfort.
Are earplugs or ear defenders better for protecting my hearing?
Both earplugs and ear defenders offer effective hearing protection – it just depends on your preferences. Earplugs are discreet and portable, while ear defenders or ear muffs are bulkier. Whichever you choose, it’s important to look for a high level or noise reduction and comfort.
What are the potential risks of neglecting ear protection?
Prolonged exposure to loud noises without hearing protection can lead to hearing damage, hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis – so if you don’t wear earplugs in noisy environments, you run the risk of damaging your ears. Wearing ear protection, on the other hand, can help to protect your ears in both the short- and long-term hearing health.
How do earplugs compare to other forms of hearing protection?
Earplugs are portable and versatile, offering high levels of noise reduction and comfort for prolonged periods of time. Ear defenders also offer high levels of noise reduction, but are bulkier and less portable than earplugs.
What are some activity-specific considerations when selecting earplugs, such as for loud machinery or lawn mowing?
When choosing ear protection for loud machinery around the house, or ear protection for lawn mowing, the most important thing is the level of noise reduction offered. You may also want to choose earplugs that are comfortable to wear, so you can focus on the task at hand.