Reusable Ear Plugs
Reusable earplugs offer a cost-effective and sustainable hearing protection alternative for workers who require daily hearing protection across long work careers. Unlike disposable foam earplugs that are discarded after each use, reusable earplugs are fabricated from durable flanged silicone or thermoplastic elastomers designed for repeated insertion, cleaning, and reuse — typically lasting weeks to months per pair depending on the work environment and hygiene practices. For facilities where hearing protection consumption costs are significant, or for workers who prefer a consistent fit from a familiar device rather than reinserting a freshly rolled foam plug each shift, reusable earplugs provide a practical alternative with NRR ratings from 25 to 28 dB.
Reusable banded earplugs — also called ear bands or semi-insert earplugs — represent a middle ground between earmuffs and traditional earplugs. A flexible stainless steel or thermoplastic band holds two small pod tips lightly against (not inserted into) the ear canals, providing NRR protection in the 14–17 dB range that is appropriate for intermittent noise exposure or frequent entry and exit from noise zones. The band hangs around the neck when not in use and can be deployed and removed in seconds — far faster than rolling and inserting a foam earplug. This speed makes banded earplugs the preferred choice in environments where workers move frequently between high-noise and quiet areas and need to don and doff hearing protection many times per shift. They are particularly popular in maintenance trades, warehousing, and material handling environments where noise exposure is intermittent rather than continuous.
Flanged reusable earplugs achieve their seal through a series of flexible flanges — typically two or three tiers — that conform to the ear canal wall when inserted. The multi-flange design provides a more forgiving fit than smooth-surface plugs across the range of ear canal shapes, and the flanges can be wiped clean between uses. Proper insertion of a flanged earplug requires reaching over the head with the opposite hand to pull the pinna upward and outward, straightening the ear canal for a clear insertion path — the same technique used for foam earplugs. When inserted to the correct depth, all flanges should be inside the ear canal and the stem should be flush with or just inside the canal opening.
For workers who find standard foam earplugs difficult to use due to small ear canal dimensions, custom-molded earplugs represent the premium reusable option. Custom earplugs are fabricated from ear impressions taken by a hearing conservation professional, producing a device that fits the individual worker's exact ear canal anatomy for the most reliable seal and the most consistent real-world attenuation. While significantly more expensive per unit than disposable foam, custom earplugs often have service lives of years and are the preferred option for musicians, professional drivers, and high-exposure workers who require hearing protection that they can rely on to perform consistently every use.
Cleaning and inspection are critical to maintaining the performance and hygiene of reusable earplugs. Flanged and pod-tip plugs should be cleaned after each use with mild soap and water or the manufacturer-recommended cleaning solution, inspected for tears, hardening, or deformation of the sealing surfaces, and stored in the supplied carrying case to prevent contamination. A damaged or hardened earplug flange will not seal properly and should be replaced regardless of apparent NRR ratings — physical seal integrity is the actual determinant of achieved protection, not the labeled rating of an undamaged plug.
WC Safety stocks reusable earplugs in flanged and banded configurations across a range of NRR ratings, alongside the complete Moldex and MSA disposable earplug lineup for facilities that combine reusable and disposable options. Browse our selection by NRR, insertion style, and material to find the reusable earplug that best fits your workforce's hearing protection needs and your facility's program administration requirements.
Howard Leight Airsoft DPAS-1 Uncorded Reusable Earplugs (NRR 27, 100 Pairs)
Howard LeightHoward Leight Airsoft DPAS-1 Uncorded Reusable Earplugs (NRR 27, 100 Pairs) The Howard Leight Airsoft DPAS-1 is a reusable four-flange push-in ear...
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3M3M E-A-R UltraFit 340-4003 Uncorded Reusable Earplugs (NRR 25, 100 Pairs) The 3M E-A-R UltraFit (340-4003) is a reusable, washable, pre-molded tri...
View full details3M Peltor Sport Tri-Flange Corded Reusable Banded Earplugs
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View full detailsPeltor Sport Tri-Flange Corded Reusable Earplug Banded Earplugs
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View full detailsJackson Safety 13822 H20 Detectable Reusable Corded Metal Detectable Earplugs
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View full detailsHoward Leight SDT-30 SmartFit Detectable Reusable Metal Detectable Earplugs
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View full detailsHoneywell Howard Leight Airsoft Reusable Corded Earplugs
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View full detailsPortwest PU Foam Ear Plug (200 Pairs) Reusable Protection Work Safety Sound Noise ANSI S3.19
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View full detailsSellstrom Premium Reusable Ear Plugs, Hearing Protection - Corded / Uncorded, Tapered Shape ( Various Package Options )
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View full detailsRadnor Triple Flanged Polyurethane Foam Reusable Corded Earplugs: 100 Pairs/Box
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View full detailsNoise Reducing Reusable Corded Ear Plugs, 26dB NRR, Flanged Shape, Orange, 100 Pairs/Case
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View full detailsJackson Safety Metal Detectable, Reusable Corded Foam Ear Plug, 31dB NRR, Blue, Universal Size, Bulk Pack (Case of 400 Pairs), 13822
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View full detailsElvex Quattro Ep-411 Corded Reusable Ear Plug - 25 Nrr, 1 Pair, No Case
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View full detailsPyramex RPD3001 Corded Reusable Metal detectable earplugs - NRR24dB - 50 Pair/Box, Blue
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View full detailsPyramex Safety RP3001 Corded reusable earplug - NRR24dB - 50 pair/box, Orange, One Size
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View full detailsRadians FP43 Resistor II NRR 27 dB Reusable Corded Soft Earplugs, 100/Box
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View full detailsRadians Snug Plugs Reusable Corded Earplugs
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View full detailsPeltor Sport Tri-Flange Corded Reusable Earplugs, 3 Pair, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 26 dB, Comfortable Fit, Ideal For Range, Shooting & Hunting, Washable and Corded, Neon Yellow (97317-10C)
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View full details3M Multiple Use E-A-R UltraFit Triple Flange Foam Metal Detectable Corded Earplugs
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View full details3M Safety Corded Reusable Earplugs, 90586-00000T
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View full details3M Corded Reusable Earplugs, 3 Pack, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 25 dB, Easy To Use & Insert, Pliable & Tri-Flange Design Enhances Comfort & Fit, Orange Ear Plugs (90716H3-DC)
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View full detailsHoneywell SMF-30 Howard Leight SmartFit Reusable Orange Foam Corded Earplugs, 100 Pairs, One Size, Orange with Blue Chord (Pack of 100)
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell Fusion Corded Reusable Earplugs
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell Quiet Corded Reusable Shooting Earplugs, 2-Pairs (R-01522), Orange
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell SmartFit Corded Reusable Shooting Earplugs, 2-Pairs (R-01520), Orange With Blue
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell AirSoft Flanged Corded Reusable Shooting Earplugs, 2-Pairs (R-01521)
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell SmartFit Heat-Activated Detectable Corded Reusable Earplugs, 100-Pairs (SDT-30), Blue
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View full detailsHoward Leight by Honeywell Quiet Reusable Earplugs
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View full detailsMoldex 6770 Flip-to-Listen Dual-Mode Reusable Earplugs — NRR 24dB Closed / NRR 4dB Open, 50 Pairs
MoldexWC Safety Rating: 4.6 / 5 "The Flip-to-Listen is one of those products that immediately makes sense once you see it. Workers who s...
View full detailsMoldex 6436 Alphas Metal Detectable Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Alphas are the most comfortable reusable earplug in the Moldex line...
View full detailsMoldex 6435 Alphas Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak Plus, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Alphas are the most comfortable reusable earplug in the Moldex line...
View full detailsMoldex 6434 Alphas Reusable Earplugs with Cloth Cord — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak Plus, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Alphas are the most comfortable reusable earplug in the Moldex line...
View full detailsMoldex 6430 Alphas Uncorded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak Plus, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Alphas are the most comfortable reusable earplug in the Moldex line...
View full detailsMoldex 6445 Glide Trio Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Twist-In Push-In, 50 Pairs
MoldexWC Safety Rating: 4.5 / 5 "The Glide Trio solves a real problem: some workers have the dexterity to twist a flanged plug into posi...
View full detailsMoldex 6455 Jetz Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Extra-Soft, 50 Pairs
MoldexWC Safety Rating: 4.4 / 5 "The Jetz earn their place in our reusable earplug lineup with an ultra-soft triple-flange body that mos...
View full detailsMoldex 6450 Jetz Uncorded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Extra-Soft, 50 Pairs
MoldexWC Safety Rating: 4.4 / 5 "The Jetz earn their place in our reusable earplug lineup with an ultra-soft triple-flange body that mos...
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Moldex 6598 BattlePlugs Combo Pack — Dual-Mode Reusable Earplug + Camo Foam Earplug, NRR 24 / NRR 33
Moldex 6598 BattlePlugs Combo Pack — Dual-Mode Reusable Earplug + Camo Foam Earplug, NRR 24 / NRR 33
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "BattlePlugs are the most operationally intelligent hearing protecti...
View full detailsMoldex 6499 BattlePlugs Dual-Mode Reusable Earplugs — Large, NRR 24dB Closed / NRR 12dB Open
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "BattlePlugs are the most operationally intelligent hearing protecti...
View full detailsMoldex 6498 BattlePlugs Dual-Mode Reusable Earplugs — Medium, NRR 24dB Closed / NRR 9dB Open
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "BattlePlugs are the most operationally intelligent hearing protecti...
View full detailsMoldex 6497 BattlePlugs Dual-Mode Reusable Earplugs — Small, NRR 24dB Closed / NRR 12dB Open
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "BattlePlugs are the most operationally intelligent hearing protecti...
View full detailsMoldex 6496 BattlePlugs Dual-Mode Reusable Earplugs — Extra Small, NRR 20dB Closed / NRR 10dB Open
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "BattlePlugs are the most operationally intelligent hearing protecti...
View full detailsMoldex 6485 Rockets Camo Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full detailsMoldex 6480 Rockets Camo Uncorded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full detailsMoldex 6415 Rockets Metal Detectable Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full detailsMoldex 6405 Rockets Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full detailsMoldex 6404 Rockets Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Bagged, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full detailsMoldex 6400 Rockets Uncorded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 27dB, Pocket-Pak, 50 Pairs
MoldexEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 Independently reviewed by WC Safety "Rockets are the most versatile earplug in the Moldex reusable lineu...
View full details3M E-A-R UltraFit 340-4002 Corded Earplugs NRR 27 50-Pair
3MThe 3M E-A-R UltraFit Corded Earplugs 340-4002 provide NRR 27 hearing protection in a triple-flange, pre-molded corded format with 50 pairs per box...
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