Earplugs Market: Introduction
An earplug is a device placed inside the ear so as to protect the ear from water, loud noise, foreign particles, and dust or wind. Various types of earplugs are available, suitable for each ear. The most commonly used earplugs are the foam earplugs that are mostly made from either polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyurethane (PU) (memory foam), which are compressed (rolled) and put into the ear canal, where they expand to plug it. Wax earplugs are rolled into a ball and framed carefully to fit over the external portion of the ear canal. Flanged silicone earplugs are considered to be an example of universal-fit. Lastly, custom molded earplugs are made from a mold of the wearer’s ear and designed to precisely fit all ear canal shapes.
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Key Drivers of the Earplugs Market
- Demand for earplugs is rising due to the increased usage of earplugs in construction, factories, mining, warehouses etc. Noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented with the help of earplugs. Moreover, earplugs are gaining popularity as they have adopted technological innovations such as speech enhancement, noise suppression, and situational awareness.
- Earplugs help in preventing ear problems such as tinnitus and vertigo. Ear protection also reduces the chance of developing infections in the body and they also stop dirt and grime from getting into the ear and causing pain. Also, research studies conducted in the Netherlands highlight that earplug use is effective in preventing temporary hearing loss caused by exposure to loud music (average of 100 A-weighted decibels) over several hours. Hence, these advantages help in driving the market to a large extent.
New technology such as self-fitting earplugs creating opportunities in the market
Self-fitting earplugs do not block noise, but filters it. This way music and speech remain clear, just less loud. This acoustic resonator in the earplug has the same length as the ear canal and has a quarter wavelength resonance at 2700 Hz. By mimicking the ear function, sound remains natural. At the end of this sound tube is placed an acoustic filter which lowers all frequencies equally. Ear tips are used to seal the ear. Thus, this new technology is gaining popularity in countries such as India, China, Netherlands, and the U.S.
Government regulations on industrial workers and military personnel restrains adoption of hearing protection devices
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Noise Standard for General Industry (29 CFR 1910.95(a)) specifies that the “Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be required when the sound levels exceed when measured on the A-scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.” It specifies a 90-dB (A) time weighted average (TWA) “criterion level” for an 8-hour exposure, including a 5-dB exchange rate between increased noise exposures and allowable exposure durations per day. Thus, for example, 95-dB (A) TWA is allowed for 4 hours, 100-dB (A) TWA is allowed for 2 hours, and so on, with a not-to-exceed 140-dB peak sound pressure level for impulsive or impact noise. Thus, this regulation puts restrictions and also discourages industrial workers and military personnel from using earplugs.
Asia Pacific the dominant market
Asia Pacific contributes the largest share of the earplugs market. Growing demand for earplugs in Europe and increased awareness and benefits of earplugs are offering new opportunities to drive demand in these regions.
Increasing adoption of molded earplugs and rise in demand for Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) or noise cancellation devices are pushing the demand for earplugs in the global market.
Key Players Operating in the Global Market
Companies are working on product innovation and development to increase their customer base. Furthermore, key companies are adopting the merger and acquisition strategy to improve their market revenue at the global level. Some of the major companies identified in the earplugs market are:
- Mack’s
- 3M
- LYSIAN
- Radians
- Hearos
- Quality Plugs by Rips
- Mpow
- Flents
- Dynamic
- Liberty Glove & Safety Inc.
Earplugs Market: Research Scope
Earplugs Market, by Price
- Under US$ 25
- US$ 26- US$ 50
- US$ 51- US$ 100
- US$ 101-US$ 200
- Above US$ 201
Earplugs Market, by Features
- Corded
- Uncorded
- Disposable
- Reusable
Earplugs Market, by Fitting Type
- Foam
- Wax
- Flanged
- Custom molded
Earplugs Market, by End-users
- Construction
- Mining
- Military
- Healthcare
- Entertainment
- Manufacturing
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The following regional segments are covered comprehensively:
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- The Middle East and Africa
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