Assortment overview
3M is the largest manufacturer of professional protective equipment. One of the positions in the brand's lineup is all kinds of earplugs. Let's take a look at some of the popular models.
3M 1100 - disposable liners made of hypoallergenic foamed polyurethane with a smooth dirt-repellent surface. The plasticity of the material and the conical shape of the products make it easy to insert them into the ears, remove them and completely block the auditory canal. Used when repetitive noise is over 80 dB and can be reduced to 37 dB. Usually packed in 1000 pieces in one package.
All 3M earplugs are conveniently packaged with instructions for use.
It should be noted that in cordless models as a drawback, the absence of a restrictor for entering the auditory canal. If you accidentally insert the insert deeper than it should, then you will have to remove it with some difficulty. But such a situation is considered possible only theoretically.
With a lace, this problem will not arise, since, holding on to the lace, it is easy to remove any insert (the laces are fixed firmly).
How to choose?
The choice of design features and material of manufacture depends on the planned scope of application of the products. In addition, the structure of the auditory organs in specific people is not the same. It is possible and necessary to take into account the features of the models, but this is not enough. For the correct selection of suitable earplugs for your individual sensitivity, you will have to experiment.
For example, buy several high-quality models for deep restful sleep (even the best products are inexpensive) and choose the best fitting option. If you feel the slightest signs of discomfort, then these earplugs should not be used. After a while, the discomfort increases, there is a sensation of a foreign body in the ears and even pain in the sensitive area of the head.
For information on how to choose the right earplugs, see the video below.
Peculiarities
Protective devices against sound damage to hearing have been used for a long time. One of these means - earplugs (a word of domestic origin from the phrase "take care of your ears"). The anti-noise earbuds are inserted into the ear canal and prevent the influence of strong sound noises on the hearing organs.
Ear plugs are used in some construction work, in motor sports (bikers), hunters, sports shooters, employees of noisy industries. There are special options for musicians, to reduce the impact of pressure drops in airplanes, to sleep comfortably. Waterproof earplugs keep water out of your ears (swimming, diving). There are devices that protect against dust pollution and the ingress of foreign objects.
