{"product_id":"foldable-ear-defenders","title":"Foldable Ear Defenders","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEar defenders that fold into the headband so they can be carried in a pocket or hung on a hook. The reason folding matters is compliance: defenders that are awkward to carry get left in the locker and the ears go unprotected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded ear cups with replaceable cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushioned headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cup height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant rooms, cutting and grinding bays, workshop noise. Attenuation is quoted against a stated SNR — state the measured noise level at order stage and the right cup is matched to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFolding is about being carried, because defenders in a locker protect nobody\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering in a folding defender is in the joint, and its purpose is behavioural: protection that fits in a pocket or hangs on a belt gets worn where noise is intermittent, and intermittent noise is exactly where defenders get left behind. Rated attenuation assumes the cushions are seated and the headband is tensioned, so the number on the packaging is a ceiling rather than a promise. Fit, hair and the arms of spectacles all reduce what actually reaches the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to confirm before ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe attenuation your noise assessment requires\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the figure your assessor worked from, not the highest number available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether it is worn with a helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e: That limits cup profile, and a fouled harness means the helmet sits wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether communication or level-dependent function is needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: It changes the product class entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushion replacement interval\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cushions are the wearable part; a hardened cushion leaks sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhether the wearer also wears spectacles\u003c\/strong\u003e: Temple arms break the seal, and that is not visible in a rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEar defenders are rated by attenuation, and attenuation is measured on a test fixture with the cushions properly seated - which is not how they are worn at the end of a shift. The rated figure is therefore a ceiling: fit, hair, spectacle arms and a hard hat all reduce what reaches the ear. The construction and the attenuation the build is designed to are stated here; the test data for the article you order is supplied on request, and the noise assessment decides the level the task needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor closely related builds see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slim-ear-defenders\"\u003eSlim Ear Defenders\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abs-safety-helmet\"\u003eABS Safety Helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. The full category is at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/safety-earmuffs\"\u003eSafety Earmuffs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamples and lead time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample pieces are supplied before a bulk order so your team can check fit, finish and marking on the actual article. Standard lead time is 2–4 weeks from order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Reflexstrip","offers":[{"title":"RS-P-EM-01","offer_id":67783289962683,"sku":"RS-P-EM-01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/2849\/0427\/files\/em-01-foldable.jpg?v=1792571430","url":"https:\/\/reflexstrip.com\/products\/foldable-ear-defenders","provider":"Reflexstrip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}