The 3M™ Peltor™ Optime ™ I ear defenders are designed to provide a moderate level of attenuation that meets the needs of tough and noisy environments. The Peltor™ Optime ™ I ear defenders combine comfort and wearability with functionality for improved efficiency within your workplace operations. The soft wide cushions are made from a polyether foam has great energy absorption and helps to reduce pressure around the ears and improve comfort.

These high-performance ear defenders have an SNR (single number rating) of 27 decibels (dB) offering exceptional value in maintaining safety in extreme noise environments. These figures are achieved when correctly selected and worn to help reduce exposure to hazardous levels of noise.

The Optime ™ I hear protection are ruggedly built to cope with everyday wear and tear in harsh environments. The soft large cups are relatively lightweight around the ears and excellent balance and wearer comfort.

• Ideal hearing protection against noise arising from a wide range of applications in the workplace and leisure activities
• Soft wide cushions help reduce pressure around the ears and improve comfort and wearability
• Large space inside cup helps reduce moisture and heat build-up
• Easy to replace cushions and inserts help keep them hygienically clean.

• Power stations

Are ear muffs as effective as ear plugs?

For ear protection in high noise environments, ear plugs can offer a more complete level of noise reduction. However, ear muffs have advantages in that they don't have to be fit inside the ear, and so can be more comfortable, economic and hygienic.


Why are ear defenders necessary?

Hearing protection is designed to protect the user from extreme noise levels. The padding of the cushion is made from a type of acoustic foam that absorbs the waves to stop them from reaching the eardrum.

Some everyday tasks can damage your hearing and can have a catastrophic effect. So it's important to protect yourself of task/activities such as mowing the lawn.

Why Choose 3M?

3M are a trusted name in personal protective equipment and are a mainstay in industrial grade PPE. To protect your workers in a variety of challenging workplace environments, 3M has a solution for your needs. RS Components combines its renowned customer service with a fantastic selection of 3M workplace safety products to support your needs.

Spare yourself a headache and add these ear defenders from 3M to your PPE lineup. They comfortably cover the entire ear and reduce noise levels by up to 28dB. Sealing rings within the inserts contain liquid and foam to create an effective seal that blocks out loud sounds, as well as debris, making the defenders ideal for outdoor work. A low profile design means they fit snugly with protective headgear.

• Lightweight at 180g, so comfortable to wear for long periods
• Replaceable cushioning and inserts (449-6584) to maintain hygiene
• Large cups support airflow to minimise heat buildup and boost comfort

• Manufacturing industry
• Construction sites
• Farming
• Factories

Increasing the noise dampening is a breeze by adding other hearing protectors like earplugs (282-754). Since these defenders wrap around the ear, they won't put pressure on the auditory canal, letting workers comfortably double-up protection in particularly loud environments.