3M Ear Plugs, E-A-R Classic 312-1201, 200 Pairs of Disposable Earplugs, 1 Pair/Poly Bag, Uncorded, Noise Reduction Rating 29 dB NRR, Foam, Regular Size, Roll Down, Compliant with ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018

I love these! I've been using them since I was in the military some 27 years ago. We used them at the firing range for hearing protection. The secret to them is that you have to follow the instructions. That is, you have to roll each one between your thumb and your index finger to get it as small as possible. Then, tilt your head to one side, and use your fingers from your other hand to pull your ear up and back.. Then promptly insert the rolled up plug as far inside the ear as possible, using your index finger to rotate it slightly once it's all the way in.. This ensures maximum insertion and effectivelness. The foam expands and blocks the ear canal. I still use these when i go shooting. I also use them when I fly. More importantly, I use them every time I go to sleep. They really block out noise. You'd be surprised how annoying even small exigent sounds like an air conditioner or traffic noise can keep you from getting a good sleep. These help me get a much better sleep! One additional tip... I keep a set of surgical forceps next to my bed. It makes it much easier to extract the earplugs in the morning!

great wore at work and also at home. cuts out most noise also comfortable to wear. conforms to each persons ear. soft enough to compress and then flair out once it is in the ear. best ear plugs. good price came in timely manner.

I need ear plugs to sleep. I don't need total silence, but I like ear plugs that make everything "muffled" and quiet. I've tried countless earplugs but so many leave my ears feeling incredibly sore after just a couple hours, making it very difficult to sleep. After much research, I took a chance on these earplugs and I've finally found the ones that work perfectly for me throughout the entire night. I can sleep with these earplugs for many hours with no soreness in my ears. Please note these ear plugs do not block ALL noise. I can still hear noise through the plugs and if someone is talking loud enough, I can understand them. Otherwise they do a great job of reducing noise overall and help me fall asleep. On a final note, I love that these come in individual plastic wrappers. It helps keep them clean but also prevents early deterioration of the plugs themselves. I can use one set of plugs for about a week before I replace them with a new pair. If you've suffered with sore ears from other plugs, I recommend giving these ones a try!

I cannot wear those tapered earplugs because I have very small ear canals . So I have always purchased this foam style that is not tapered. The brand I used to buy changed the coating on the est plugs so that they fall out easily. When I found these I was ecstatic because I use them when I go to sleep. Great product.

I got hooked on this product after it was provided to me at a hotel. I used to use the triangular type, but I would wake up with pain deep in my ears, and it was uncomfortable to wear. This one may look painful at first, but I don’t feel any discomfort and can wear it all night without any issues. The downside is that it takes time to return to its original shape. I recommend always having a spare on hand and alternating them every three days.

I’ve been using these since I was a kid and they are great. I saw another poster mention they thought 3m had changed the foam, but that hasn’t been my experience. These are just like the very first ones I used 20 years ago. These are the only ear plugs I can wear for 12+ hours with no discomfort. They’re technically single use, but I get a few uses out of the ones I wear around the house. In my experience, they get dirty before the foam stops working. I used them for many years in a loud work setting and yearly hearing tests proved they work for hearing protection. I prefer the individually wrapped ear plugs because they last a long time in storage. And a box lasts me a long time. I found some in a flight bag from 15 years ago and they were just like new. The same 3m ear plugs that come loose in the envelope or loose in the box can kind of dry out over time and they don’t squish as easily. The texture definitely changes when they’ve been exposed to air for a long time. I think those are better for work environments where the boxes are being replaced quickly. Definitely not for the average at-home user.

Two hundred pairs of individually packaged earplugs. Not the most environmentally friendly purchase but I have used these nearly every night for 18 years to sleep as well as to block out noise while studying or working. The individual packaging makes it convenient to pop these in a purse or pocket so I have a pair available at all times. I've used other pairs that were in small paper packages that inevitably opened leaving the ear plugs dirty and squished. These plastic sleeves open only rarely and only after many months of riding around in my purse or backpack. They are on the thicker side as far as earplugs go, but that means that they block the ambient noises much better than the smaller smoother T shaped earplugs. Do they block out the noise 100%? No. But if I'm quietly taking a test then it will block out all the breathing and muttering around me. If I'm working and there are people chatting around me, it dulls the voices to about 20-30% which does allow me to generally hear if people speak directly to me (though they typically have to jostle me to get my attention first). There is a softer finished end and a slightly more leathery finished end with cushioning in the middle. When I use these earplugs I roll the softer end into a point and put it directly in my ear canal. The foam expands and blocks the noises. I have friends who place these earplugs perpendicular to their ear canal and complain that they don't block the noise fully. Don't be afraid to put these in your ear canal - they won't be able to go in far enough to hit your eardrum/cause damage.

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Uso éste producto para dormir ya que en mi casa hay mucho ruido, regrese a la marca 3M después de probar otros ya que me parecen más cómodos que otros modelos y marcas, éste modelo en particular como viene en bolsitas de celofán individuales conserva mejor el producto de la humedad, por lo que siempre estarán suaves, además son fáciles de transportar.

Legit the best earplugs I've ever used for sleep. I'm a very light sleeper and I've used all kinds of different ear plugs. These work the best for me. I don't have any sort of achy feeling in my ear after taking them out in the morning. My ears also don't get as greasy on the inside with these ones compared with other ones that I've used, IYKYK. In terms of the price, this is the best value I can find anywhere. Love that they are individually packaged which makes them easy to pack for travel. Super happy with this purchase and will be purchasing again.

Good product, quick delivery.

These are a bit expensive and cost a bit less than in my town but these are good. Soft, but NOT too soft and they block out the noise that you need to for ear protection. I have used these my whole career and find these are a very good product. I also, use them to sleep....It's very noisy around my home and I need these to help me stay asleep during the early mornings when everyone is off to work at 5am-6am. Also, during an afternoon nap....Awesome! Recommended and would purchase again.