Standard foam earplugs block sound indiscriminately. Everything gets muffled, including the things people need to hear, and they're thrown away and replaced constantly.

Loop earplugs work differently. An engineered acoustic channel and filter lower the volume while keeping sound clear, so speech and music stay intelligible instead of muddy. Each pair is reusable, comes with a carry case and multiple ear tip sizes for a proper fit, and is certified PPE hearing protection.

For a business, the practical difference is whether they actually get used. More than 7 million people wear Loop, and they're among the top-rated earplugs on Amazon — designed to be worn in public rather than hidden. Earplugs given to a team get used instead of ending up in a drawer, which is what makes the spend worth making.