Swimmer’s ear is a very common ear infection and one that is caused when water is present in the ear canal. So this summer holiday, why not make the most out of the luxury of having a swimming pool at your disposal and wear a pair of swimming earplugs every time you take a dip? Wearing a pair of earplugs for swimming is a great way of protecting your ears from water borne ear infections such as swimmer’s ear.

Prevent swimmer’s ear and enjoy your holiday with Earplug Shop’s range of swimming earplugs:

ProGuard Custom Swimmers Earplugs

These ProGuard earplugs have been especially designed for swimmers who want to protect their ears from infections when swimming.

Alpine SwimSafe Earplugs

These Alpine SwimSafe earplugs ensure that water is kept out but sound is allowed in. The unique filter system blocks water from entering the ear and allows a good level of external noise and speech to be heard.

Cirrus Healthcare BioEars Earplugs

These silicone earplugs are ideal for swimmers and contain MicroBan, which helps prevent the growth of odour causing bacteria on the earplug.

One part of planning a holiday is sourcing your hand luggage items and there is one item that you should always have to hand to ensure you make the most of your time away, flying and travel earplugs.

We have all experienced some form of discomfort in our ears when flying. Whether it’s having your ears pop or feeling slightly lethargic due to the change in cabin pressure, earplugs for flying can provide you with the perfect solution. For those who will be driving to their holiday destination and would like their children to sleep soundly through the night, travelling earplugs can provide them with a quiet atmosphere that will allow them to fall asleep quickly and for the duration of the journey.

Sleep soundly or relax in true comfort and luxury with a pair of flying and travel earplugs:

Alpine FlyFit

Cirrus Healthcare EarPlanes

ProGuard Custom Travel Ear plugs

Cirrus Healthcare EarPlanes for Kids

There is something for everyone at V Festival, not only is there fantastic music, there are also amazing arenas, stages and most of all atmospheres to enjoy.

If you’re attending V Festival this year you’re sure to hear some incredible sounds and be able to create a weekend that’s filled with memories. However, these memories and sounds can easily be taken away from you by the damaging noises that come from the sound systems. This is especially true for those who love nothing else than finding their way to the front row. So what can you do when you want to listen to the music from the front row without causing serious damage to your hearing?

At Earplug Shop we believe we have the solution to your predicament. With our specialist range of musician earplugs you will be able to block the damaging noises and hear the music you came to listen to without having to think twice about whether you want to be at the front or not.

Having a pair of festival earplugs is a great idea as you will be able to enjoy the music with increased clarity and be able to protect your hearing simultaneously. Another issue you have to contend with is the amateur singing from other fans.

Don’t let other people’s bad singing get in the way of you having a great time and listening to a professional singer, block the sounds of amateurs using a pair of our musician earplugs:

• Mack’s High Fidelity Hear Plugs
• Alpine MusicSafe Pro Ear Plugs
• Etymotic Research ER-20 High-fidelity Earplugs

ProGuard Custom Music Earplugs

When it comes to packing the festival essentials there are some things that you just can’t afford to let slip your mind and to ensure you don’t forget them here are our festival survival tips:

I packed my bag and in it I put:

Wellington boots

We all know that festivals can be a messy affair, so the first thing you should pack is wellingtons. Dancing in the mud is all part of the fun, but you want to have a pair of wellies that you can dispose of or wash after the event.

Sun block

When attending festivals you know you’re going to experience either a blazing heat wave or a down pour of rain. So in case the glorious sun decides to show its face we would recommend you protect your skin and apply some sun block. Maybe bring a brolly as well? The good old British weather always keeps you guessing.

Toilet roll

An essential item to have with you; not only will there be huge queues to get to the toilets, we have all experienced the annoying circumstance of being caught short.

Earplugs

This may seem like a paradox after all you have come to Bestival to listen to music, but the level of noise that comes from the sound systems can be extremely damaging to your hearing. To prevent the discomfort of ringing in your ears after the act has finished we advise that you wear a pair of musician earplugs. With these festival earplugs you can block the damaging sounds and still enjoy the music you came to listen to.

However, with a festival comes loud noises that can cause excruciating pain in your ears. With a little help from our friend earplugs you will be able to protect your hearing from any damaging noise, yet hear the music you came to listen to audibly.

If you think it is a great idea to bring some festival earplugs along, but are concerned that your rock credibility could be hanging in the balance if seen wearing such hearing protection, there is a great range of discrete earplugs that will keep your hearing safe and credibility untarnished.

Why not try some of these musician earplugs? They are ideal not only for musicians on the stage, but also their listeners too:

Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs

These MusicSafe Pro earplugs include three sets of special music attenuation filters and are considered to be the most effective hearing protection system.

Mack’s High Fidelity Hear Plugs

The patented filter technology of Mack’s High Fidelity earplugs allows you to hear music clearly and safely by reducing volume while replicating the natural responses inside the ear canal.

Etymotic ER20 High Fidelity Earplugs

As they replicate the ear’s natural response, these Etymotic ER20 earplugs are ideal to wear when wanting to ensure voices are clear and not muffled.

It has been revealed tinnitus is one of the most common forms of hearing damage, especially in teenagers. Doctor Tony Kay, a senior chief audiologist at Fazakerley Hospital in Liverpool has recently connected hearing loss in teenagers with music players, saying:  “In the last two years we have seen more people in their late teens and early 20s with tinnitus and this is sometimes because they are listening to personal players too loudly.

“Exposure to loud music can occur via a personal music player or at home, in the workplace or at public music concerts, pubs or nightclubs.

“There are simple steps which you can take which still enable you to enjoy music, but reduce the risk of developing tinnitus.

“If you go clubbing or attend loud gigs then think about wearing ear plugs, keep hydrated and take regular breaks away from the noise.

“If you regularly listen to music on a personal music player then you should make sure that the volume is turned down.

“Good ear plugs and lower volumes don’t affect the fidelity of the music – but they do help safeguard your hearing. In turn, this means that you can go on enjoying music for decades longer.

“As time goes on, we’re seeing people develop tinnitus symptoms younger and younger. Noise levels in clubs can hit around 100 decibels and anything higher than 85 can damage hearing in many people.

“People normally wouldn’t listen as loudly to personal music players, but if they turn them up to drown out background noise such as a train or bus then it can reach damaging levels.

“In addition, they may continue to listen at that volume hour after hour and the damage can mount up. It’s a simple message: don’t turn it off, but do turn it down.”

However, it is not all doom and gloom, there are precautions that can be put in place, such as wearing musician or noise earplugs when attending concerts and festivals. There is a stigma around wearing earplugs at music events, but there are far more advantages to wearing these ear defenders than first thought.

Benefits of musician earplugs

• They are discrete
• Are comfortable to wear
• Can make music more audible
• Protect your hearing from damaging noises
• Block background noises

“The National Sleep Foundation affirms that one should use earplugs and blindfolds to dampen noise and block light while sleeping. Quality sleep can be difficult to garner while flying as inevitably there will be a child screaming or a passenger talking incessantly. However, adequate sleep is critical to good health. Restoration of body systems, in particular the immune system, occurs during sleep, as does the growth and repair of tissues and cells.”

The Collegian – University of Richmond’s Independant Student Newspaper

If you’re searching for a way of travelling peacefully then the above quote is directed at you. On long haul flights you’re sure to want to doze off from time to time or have a full six hour sleep. This is where wearing flying and travelling earplugs can have their advantage.

If you will be taking to the skies soon and are searching for the perfect sleeping remedy, not only do we offer you earplugs for flying there are also some great night shades too. Flying earplugs could offer you the perfect solution for those who are nervous flyers. They can help relieve the pain and discomfort often associated with flying and can allow you to relax quickly as they can reduce the level of background sound.

Sleep masks are also extremely useful to have in your hand luggage, especially if you intend to have some shut eye whilst flying. Throughout the flight you’re sure to find one passenger who loves to watch films or adores reading their book to the early hours of the morning. Wearing an eyeshade allows you to block them out and concentrate on getting the sleep you want.

Here are a few accessories we think you won’t be able to fly without:

• Cirrus Healthcare EarPlanes for Kids & Smaller Ears
• Alpine FlyFit
• Mack’s Shut Eye Shade Sleep Aid Kit
• Cirrus Healthcare EarPlanes

Whether you work at a bar, restaurant or nightclub you could be damaging your hearing. According to the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, a section of the Health and Safety at Work Act, your hearing must be protected if noises are above what is considered safe.

There are legal duties employers need to conform to such as carrying out a risk assessment if a staff member is subjected to loud noises. Risk assessments often monitor the level of noise emitted in the work place and must be recorded and frequently up dated. The noise limit values are a daily or weekly average exposure of 87dB and a peak sound pressure of 140dB.

No matter if the noise is emitted by machinery or the background noise if it peaks beyond the average exposure level of 87dB, it’s imperative that protective gear, such as earplugs are worn in when on the premise.

As an employer you can be faced with a lot of pressure when it concerns the health of employees and the responsibility of abiding by the law on noise. At Earplug Shop you will find a dedicated range of earplugs that are suitable to be worn at work. Our work earplugs include many well known brands including Moldex, who have an impeccable reputation for supplying working professionals with excellent hearing protection devices.

Our extensive collection of earplugs are available to bulk buy, perfect for firms wishing to supply their staff members with the correct protection at a reasonable price.

It’s important that you wear hearing protection at work when noises are 80dB or louder. It is stated under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, which is part of the Health and Safety at Work Act, that hearing protection must be worn when sound levels exceed what is considered to be a safe sound. It is advised by law to wear protection, like work earplugs when subjected to loud sounds at work.

It’s also known that wearing work earplugs can help to increase employees’ concentration levels. You can become a lot more focused on what you are providing your customers with or what you’re doing on the site when you block out loud surrounding noises. For those in the catering or food industry this increase in concentration levels could also, in theory, contribute to the level of service and the food/drinks that are being provided.

At Earplug Shop you will find a unique and extensive range of work earplugs that consists of many notable manufacturers. One in particular being Moldex. With the Moldex earplugs you can expect comfort and a customised fit, which is imperative when it comes to offering the best hearing protection to your employees.

Here are a few earplugs we think your employees will like wearing at work:

Heartech SilentEar

Moldex Mellows Pack of 200 Pairs (7600)

Moldex Spark Plug Detectable 250 Pair Station (7829)

ProGuard Custom Industrial Earplugs

According to Deafness Research UK: “The deterioration of the ear which accompanies ageing still leaves more than half of all people over the age of 60 with a hearing impairment, and an increasing number of young people have their hearing permanently damaged through exposure to loud noise: usually music.”

As there are a range of reasons why you should wear earplugs and a variety of occasions where these ear defenders should be worn, at Earplug Shop you will find an array of ear plugs to choose from.

Music lovers, bar tenders, DJs and musicians should all wear musician earplugs when music is being played. Whether that be at a festival, a nightclub or concert all attendees should wear the correct form of protection. At Earplug Shop you will notice there is an extensive range of musician earplugs to choose from, all boasting different attenuating filters and noise reduction ratings.

It isn’t just live music events where earplugs should be worn. Hearing damage or impairment can be triggered riding a motorcycle, at work if you’re surrounded by heavy machinery or loud music or swimming (swimmer’s ear is commonly associated with swimming). However, there is an earplug that can help prevent damage to your hearing at all noisy affairs.

One of the most commonly used earplugs, worn across a spectrum of noisy events, is noise earplugs. You’ll find a fantastic selection of these ear plugs at Earplug Shop, all offering a wide range of noise reduction ratings with some even being waterproof, ideal for those who love to practise aquatic sports.

What you need to know about earplugs

•    Earplugs reduce noise pollution and DO NOT block all sounds
•    Custom fit earplugs are generally the most discrete earplugs on the market and can provide the best in comfort, but are not necessarily the best option to wear at all times
•    You can find earplugs that block out harmful noise, yet allow you to hear speech
•    You can use earplugs to relieve ear discomfort experienced when flying and travelling
•    For hygiene reasons it’s advisable not to share earplugs
•    Wear earplugs when noise levels exceed 80dB and when you feel a slight discomfort in the ear
•    Tinnitus can be prevented by wearing earplugs