A more comfortable earplug for side sleepers.
Words: Chris Boykin
Photography: Nils Sjoholm
“I’m a side sleeper and have used moldable wax earplugs. Is there a more comfortable earplug for side sleepers?”
Not only is there a more comfortable earplug for side sleepers, but a more effective one at a lower cost with a fraction of the waste.
Moldable wax earplugs are widely recognized as being quite comfortable. The downside to wax is they tend to cap out at just 17 dB of sound reduction typically making them the least effective an any earplug. Lastly is the cost. Moldable wax earplugs are, by far, the most expensive solution for sleep. If you’ve used wax earplugs you know that “cheap” $5 package tends to last just 10-14 days as the earplugs can rarely be used more than two times. Use the earplugs to sleep every night and this low up front cost runs into more than $100.00 per year – Not cheap.
Enter Happy Ears of Sweden – The makers of the original reusable earplug. After serving more than 1mil customers, since 2010, they can say Happy Ears fit 96% of ears. If you’re one of the 96% you’ll see Happy Ears are comfortable and effective. Compared to other reusable earplugs Happy Ears keep a very small profile in one’s ear and and this is very important for side sleepers. The earplug does have a stem, but it’s less than 1cm (or a 1/3 of an inch for you Americans) and quite soft. Also when tilted upwards the stem tends to sit naturally inside the “outer ear” as if it isn’t even there. What’s best is Happy Ears are CE Certified to reduce volume 27 dB, making them much more effective than any moldable option. If the earplugs are working for you the final benefit is the cost. Most will use a single pair of Happy Ears for approximately one year meaning you’ll spend just $20-$25USD. You’ll sleep better saving so much on Happy Ears.
Whether you’re a side sleeper or not, start with one of their Discovery Pack starter kits and they guarantee you’ll sleep better.
Ocean Plastics Discovery Pack
Our Earplugs:
Introducing Happy Ears OP…The first eco-friendly earplugs made of ocean plastics! Sourced from post consumer ocean plastics in the North Atlantic ocean, Happy Ears OP offer the exact same fit and functionality as our Original earplug. Offered in sizes small, medium and large, Happy Ears have a unique oval shape and short soft stem designed to replicate the inner ear canal to ensure comfort for all. Happy Ears Ocean Plastics are CE Certified to reduce volume 27 dB making them highly effective. The earplugs are washable making them easy to maintain and are extremely durable. Most use a single pair (daily) for many months. Use occasionally, and keep stored when not in use, and your Happy Ears will last many years.
Our Packaging:
Happy Ears new eco-friendly packaging is made of a heat sealed paper with water based inks making it recyclable, compostable and biodegradable – Another first for the earplug industry!
Our Money Back Guarantee:
Earplugs are not a one size fits all product and the size of one’s ear canal has nothing to do with height, weight or gender. In an effort to help you find the perfect earplug we’ve created the Happy Ears “Discovery Pack” – A starter kit including our small, medium and large size earplugs offered at a discounted price with a full money back guarantee.
Shipping:
Shipped via CA Post from Surrey B.C. (Duty Free). Expedited shipping is available at checkout for $10CAD.
Returns:
We created our Original Discovery Pack to include a money back guarantee. This offering is simple – If the product does not fit or work for you, simply mail us at info@happyears.co (co not com) and we’ll refund your purchase. We do not offer partial refunds and this guarantee is only valid for one Discovery Pack per customer.
Ocean Plastics Discovery Pack
Price includes taxes
Our Earplugs:
Introducing Happy Ears OP…The first eco-friendly earplugs made of ocean plastics! Sourced from post consumer ocean plastics in the North Atlantic ocean, Happy Ears OP offer the exact same fit and functionality as our Original earplug. Offered in sizes small, medium and large, Happy Ears have a unique oval shape and short soft stem designed to replicate the inner ear canal to ensure comfort for all. Happy Ears Ocean Plastics are CE Certified to reduce volume 27 dB making them highly effective. The earplugs are washable making them easy to maintain and are extremely durable. Most use a single pair (daily) for many months. Use occasionally, and keep stored when not in use, and your Happy Ears will last many years.
Our Packaging:
Happy Ears new eco-friendly packaging is made of a heat sealed paper with water based inks making it recyclable, compostable and biodegradable – Another first for the earplug industry!
Our Money Back Guarantee:
Earplugs are not a one size fits all product and the size of one’s ear canal has nothing to do with height, weight or gender. In an effort to help you find the perfect earplug we’ve created the Happy Ears “Discovery Pack” – A starter kit including our small, medium and large size earplugs offered at a discounted price with a full money back guarantee.
Shipping:
Shipped via CA Post from Surrey B.C. (Duty Free). Expedited shipping is available at checkout for $10CAD.
Returns:
We created our Original Discovery Pack to include a money back guarantee. This offering is simple – If the product does not fit or work for you, simply mail us at info@happyears.co (co not com) and we’ll refund your purchase. We do not offer partial refunds and this guarantee is only valid for one Discovery Pack per customer.
