{"title":"PPE Care \u0026 Accessories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat PPE care accessories should every program stock in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four consumable families keep the PPE you already own performing to spec: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/optiplus-anti-fog-cleaning-wipes-glasses\" title=\"anti-fog wipes\"\u003eanti-fog wipes\u003c\/a\u003e for eyewear, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-3251-eyewear-lanyard\" title=\"retainers\"\u003eretainers\u003c\/a\u003e so glasses stop walking off, earmuff hygiene kits (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX2\"\u003eHYX2\u003c\/a\u003e and siblings) because cushion seals are the NRR, and alcohol-free \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-504-respirator-cleaning-wipes\" title=\"respirator wipes\"\u003erespirator wipes\u003c\/a\u003e per OSHA's cleaning requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePPE Care \u0026amp; Accessories (2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPE degrades in ordinary, predictable ways — fogged lenses, hardened earmuff cushions, dirty facepiece seals, lost glasses — and every one of those failures has a consumable that prevents it for single-digit dollars. This collection gathers the care layer for the three biggest silos on the site: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ear-muffs\" title=\"hearing protection\"\u003ehearing protection\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-protection\" title=\"respiratory protection\"\u003erespiratory protection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:18px 22px;margin:22px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003eEditor's pick — 3M PELTOR HYX2 Hygiene Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe highest-leverage $28 in hearing protection: fresh cushions and liners restore the seal — and the seal is the rating — on the X2 muffs half the market wears. \u003cem style=\"font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e(Affiliate link — see disclosure below.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"VIEW 3M PELTOR HYX2 HYGIENE KIT →\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#000;padding:12px 22px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eVIEW 3M PELTOR HYX2 HYGIENE KIT →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00BBCTROQ\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:12px 22px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;\"\u003eCHECK PRICE ON AMAZON →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this collection covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyewear care\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/optiplus-anti-fog-cleaning-wipes-glasses\" title=\"OptiPlus anti-fog wipes\"\u003eOptiPlus anti-fog wipes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-3251-eyewear-lanyard\" title=\"Skullerz 3251 rope lanyard\"\u003eSkullerz 3251 rope lanyard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-59991-elastic-eyewear-strap\" title=\"Skullerz 59991 elastic strap\"\u003eSkullerz 59991 elastic strap\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-eyewear-lanyards\" title=\"Skullerz eyewear lanyards\"\u003eSkullerz eyewear lanyards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarmuff hygiene kits\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx1-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX1\"\u003eHYX1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX2\"\u003eHYX2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx5-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX5\"\u003eHYX5\u003c\/a\u003e for the PELTOR X series, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hy79-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HY79\"\u003eHY79\u003c\/a\u003e for comm headsets, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/howard-leight-hygiene-kit-impact-sport\" title=\"Howard Leight Impact Sport kit\"\u003eHoward Leight Impact Sport kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespirator cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-504-respirator-cleaning-wipes\" title=\"3M 504 wipes (100\/box)\"\u003e3M 504 wipes (100\/box)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegro-3001-respirator-cleaning-towelettes\" title=\"Allegro 3001 sealed towelettes\"\u003eAllegro 3001 sealed towelettes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eServes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eReplace\/consume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/optiplus-anti-fog-cleaning-wipes-glasses\" title=\"OptiPlus wipes\"\u003eOptiPlus wipes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAll eyewear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003ePer use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e$17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-3251-eyewear-lanyard\" title=\"Skullerz 3251\"\u003eSkullerz 3251\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAny glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAs lost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e$4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"PELTOR HYX2\"\u003ePELTOR HYX2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eX2 muffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e2x\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e$28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/howard-leight-hygiene-kit-impact-sport\" title=\"HL hygiene kit\"\u003eHL hygiene kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact Sport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e2x\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e$21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-504-respirator-cleaning-wipes\" title=\"3M 504 wipes\"\u003e3M 504 wipes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAll respirators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003ePer use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e$48\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;margin:14px 0 18px 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#1a1a1a;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eShop PPE care on Amazon →\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B085VDQYS4\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:7px 12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;font-size:0.85em;\"\u003eAnti-Fog Wipes\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00BBCTROQ\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:7px 12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;font-size:0.85em;\"\u003eHYX2 Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B007RFFIYO\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:7px 12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;font-size:0.85em;\"\u003eHL Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07578Y3YV\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:7px 12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;font-size:0.85em;\"\u003e3M 504\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00419OLDI\/?tag=wcsafety04-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#FFD814;color:#0F1111;padding:7px 12px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #FCD200;font-size:0.85em;\"\u003eEyewear Lanyard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the care layer earns its shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn NRR 31 muff with cracked cushions isn't an NRR 31 muff; fogged lenses get pushed onto foreheads at the exact moment they're needed; an uncleaned shared respirator is a hygiene finding waiting for an inspector. OSHA 1910.134 Appendix B-2 requires respirator cleaning outright, and manufacturer guidance (3M's twice-yearly hygiene-kit cadence) covers the rest. The care layer is how PPE budgets stop leaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy do earmuff cushions need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cushion seal IS the attenuation: cushions stiffen, crack, and leak with wear, quietly costing decibels. 3M's guidance is to renew hygiene kits at least twice a year under regular use — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX2\"\u003eHYX2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx1-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX1\"\u003eHYX1\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx5-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX5\"\u003eHYX5\u003c\/a\u003e kits match the X-series muffs across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ear-muffs\" title=\"ear muffs collection\"\u003eear muffs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich hygiene kit fits my PELTOR muffs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the kit to the series: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx1-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX1\"\u003eHYX1\u003c\/a\u003e for X1, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx2-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX2\"\u003eHYX2\u003c\/a\u003e for X2, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hyx5-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HYX5\"\u003eHYX5\u003c\/a\u003e for X5, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-peltor-hy79-hygiene-kit\" title=\"HY79\"\u003eHY79\u003c\/a\u003e for PELTOR communication headsets. Howard Leight owners take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/howard-leight-hygiene-kit-impact-sport\" title=\"Impact Sport hygiene kit\"\u003eImpact Sport hygiene kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo anti-fog wipes actually work on safety glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — wipes like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/optiplus-anti-fog-cleaning-wipes-glasses\" title=\"OptiPlus\"\u003eOptiPlus\u003c\/a\u003e clean and deposit an anti-fog film in one pass. They're maintenance, not magic: reapply per the packaging, and for chronically fogging environments buy anti-fog-coated lenses from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-glasses\" title=\"safety glasses collection\"\u003esafety glasses collection\u003c\/a\u003e and use wipes to extend them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between eyewear lanyards and straps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanyards (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-3251-eyewear-lanyard\" title=\"Skullerz 3251 rope\"\u003eSkullerz 3251 rope\u003c\/a\u003e) let glasses hang at the chest between tasks; elastic straps (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-59991-elastic-eyewear-strap\" title=\"Skullerz 59991\"\u003eSkullerz 59991\u003c\/a\u003e) hold them tight to the face for high-motion work. At $4-11 either is cheap insurance on a $30 pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should respirators be cleaned between uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer OSHA 1910.134 Appendix B-2, respirators need regular cleaning and sanitizing — alcohol-free wipes like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-504-respirator-cleaning-wipes\" title=\"3M 504\"\u003e3M 504\u003c\/a\u003e (station box) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/allegro-3001-respirator-cleaning-towelettes\" title=\"Allegro 3001\"\u003eAllegro 3001\u003c\/a\u003e (sealed field packets) do the between-uses pass without degrading facepiece elastomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use alcohol wipes on a respirator facepiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid it — alcohol dries and degrades elastomeric seals over time, which is why the standard respirator wipes are explicitly alcohol-free. Save the alcohol wipes for hard hats and tool handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs replacing cushions cheaper than replacing earmuffs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost always: a $21-42 hygiene kit renews a muff that costs $20-150, and on electronic muffs (the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/howard-leight-hygiene-kit-impact-sport\" title=\"Impact Sport kit\"\u003eImpact Sport kit\u003c\/a\u003e's territory) the savings multiply. Retire the muff itself when the shell or headband cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat belongs at a PPE care station?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-fog and lens wipes, respirator wipes, spare eyewear retainers, and the hygiene-kit schedule taped to the cabinet. Twenty dollars of consumables per month keeps hundreds of dollars of PPE performing to spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo eyewear retainers fit all safety glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlip-fit rope styles like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-3251-eyewear-lanyard\" title=\"3251\"\u003e3251\u003c\/a\u003e fit standard temple arms; brand-matched sets like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ergodyne-skullerz-eyewear-lanyards\" title=\"Skullerz lanyards\"\u003eSkullerz lanyards\u003c\/a\u003e pair with the Skullerz frames we stock. Check temple thickness on wraparound styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should PPE consumables be restocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonthly checks work for most crews: wipes run out fastest, cushions on the 6-month cycle, retainers as they walk away. Put one person's name on the restock and it actually happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border:1px dashed #4fc3f7;padding:16px 20px;margin:30px 0 18px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWhy trust this PPE Care \u0026amp; Accessories collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety operates as an independent industrial PPE retailer — this collection is curated by our editorial desk, not by any manufacturer or paid placement. Claims are drawn from listings and published standards; what we cannot source, we do not state. Disclosed: WC Safety earns Amazon affiliate commissions on outbound clicks; that does not influence inclusion or ranking.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCurated by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial PPE desk · specialization: standards-based selection and cross-category jobsite protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-07-16\"\u003eJuly 16, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eSources reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Appendix B-2, 3M PELTOR hygiene-kit guidance, Ergodyne \/ OptiPlus \/ Allegro published listings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. No manufacturer input.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eHow this care accessory collection is curated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery accessory is matched to the specific PPE series its listing names — hygiene kits by muff model, retainers by temple compatibility — with no universal-fit claims beyond the listings. Reviewed quarterly and on any change to the governing guidance or manufacturer lineup.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2520;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:16px 20px;margin:18px 0;color:#f5e6d3;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDisclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program; we earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on this page. No listing is sponsored. Nothing here is medical, legal, or regulatory advice — confirm selections with a qualified safety professional for commercial programs.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why do earmuff cushions need replacing?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The cushion seal IS the attenuation: cushions stiffen, crack, and leak with wear, quietly costing decibels. 3M's guidance is to renew hygiene kits at least twice a year under regular use — the HYX2, HYX1, and HYX5 kits match the X-series muffs across our ear muffs collection.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which hygiene kit fits my PELTOR muffs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Match the kit to the series: HYX1 for X1, HYX2 for X2, HYX5 for X5, and HY79 for PELTOR communication headsets. 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