Best swimming pool earplugs.
Words: Jack Brady
Photography: Etienne Girardet & Joe Calata
We’ve tested swimming earplugs for the last couple of years and have dipped back into the market this summer to test new entrants. We used them during sessions in our local pool and swimming pond, concentrating on design, effectiveness and comfort. We’ve selected the best earplugs – so whether you’re a fair weather swimmer, a hardened triathlete or a regular pool goer, we can guarantee there’s a pair for you.
The best swimming earplugs are:
Happy Ears @Happyearsearplugs.com
It went down to the wire when deciding the best earplugs for 2023 – and it was all because of these eco-friendly pairs from Happy Ears. Made from ocean plastics, these not only perform well but they do their bit for the planet at the same time. These were our favorites for the pool, with their oval-shaped heads helping them sit nicely in the ear canal without letting in any water. They also reduce noise, without muffling the voices of those closest to you so you’ll still be able to hear instructions from the lifeguard. The discovery pack includes a small, medium and large size so you can find what is right for you. Plus, the packaging can be recycled and composted. What more could you want?
Reference:
@Indepednet UK
Ocean Plastics Discovery Pack
Our Earplugs:
Introducing Happy Ears OP…The first eco-friendly earplugs made of ocean plastics! Sourced from post consumer ocean plastics in the North Atlantic ocean, Happy Ears OP offer the exact same fit and functionality as our Original earplug. Offered in sizes small, medium and large, Happy Ears have a unique oval shape and short soft stem designed to replicate the inner ear canal to ensure comfort for all. Happy Ears Ocean Plastics are CE Certified to reduce volume 27 dB making them highly effective. The earplugs are washable making them easy to maintain and are extremely durable. Most use a single pair (daily) for many months. Use occasionally, and keep stored when not in use, and your Happy Ears will last many years.
Our Packaging:
Happy Ears new eco-friendly packaging is made of a heat sealed paper with water based inks making it recyclable, compostable and biodegradable – Another first for the earplug industry!
Our Money Back Guarantee:
Earplugs are not a one size fits all product and the size of one’s ear canal has nothing to do with height, weight or gender. In an effort to help you find the perfect earplug we’ve created the Happy Ears “Discovery Pack” – A starter kit including our small, medium and large size earplugs offered at a discounted price with a money back guarantee.
Shipping:
Shipped via USPS with tracking from our hub in Chicago, Il.
Returns:
We do offer a money back guarantee on our Discovery Packs. This offer is simple – If the product does not fit or work for you, simply mail us at info@happyears.co (co not com) and we’ll refund your purchase. We do not offer partial refunds and this guarantee is only valid for one Discovery Pack per customer.
Ocean Plastics Discovery Pack
Our Earplugs:
Introducing Happy Ears OP…The first eco-friendly earplugs made of ocean plastics! Sourced from post consumer ocean plastics in the North Atlantic ocean, Happy Ears OP offer the exact same fit and functionality as our Original earplug. Offered in sizes small, medium and large, Happy Ears have a unique oval shape and short soft stem designed to replicate the inner ear canal to ensure comfort for all. Happy Ears Ocean Plastics are CE Certified to reduce volume 27 dB making them highly effective. The earplugs are washable making them easy to maintain and are extremely durable. Most use a single pair (daily) for many months. Use occasionally, and keep stored when not in use, and your Happy Ears will last many years.
Our Packaging:
Happy Ears new eco-friendly packaging is made of a heat sealed paper with water based inks making it recyclable, compostable and biodegradable – Another first for the earplug industry!
Our Money Back Guarantee:
Earplugs are not a one size fits all product and the size of one’s ear canal has nothing to do with height, weight or gender. In an effort to help you find the perfect earplug we’ve created the Happy Ears “Discovery Pack” – A starter kit including our small, medium and large size earplugs offered at a discounted price with a money back guarantee.
Shipping:
Shipped via USPS with tracking from our hub in Chicago, Il.
Returns:
We do offer a money back guarantee on our Discovery Packs. This offer is simple – If the product does not fit or work for you, simply mail us at info@happyears.co (co not com) and we’ll refund your purchase. We do not offer partial refunds and this guarantee is only valid for one Discovery Pack per customer.