Honeywell, Morris Township, N.J., USA, has introduced its new Howard Leight FirmFit™ home classic-style foam earplugs that feature a softer, more comfortable fit and improved noise protection. The new earplugs were engineered to enhance the wearing experience for individuals who prefer a firmer fit so as to "feel" their earplugs in their ears, and who are accustomed to the familiar cylindrical or barrel-shaped earplug.

 

"The new Howard Leight FirmFit earplugs are significantly more comfortable, provide more effective hearing protection, and exert less pressure in your ear canal than most older foam models that workers have used for years," said Rachel Newport, senior product marketing manager, Honeywell Safety Products. "The bottom line is this: The more comfortable the earplug, the longer workers will wear it. That’s more protection for employees — and greater compliance for safety managers — a win-win for everyone."

Independent lab tests show the new Howard Leight FirmFit earplugs are 40% softer with 29% lower expansion pressure than most leading classic-style earplugs, Honeywell notes. The earplugs provide effective 30 NRR dB hearing protection and are easy to roll down and insert, with plenty of time to adjust for a proper fit; bright orange in color for high-visibility identification; and available in corded and un-corded versions.