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Foam Earplugs or Custom Earplugs: What Is the Difference?
In short: Foam earplugs are ready-made earplugs of a soft material that you squeeze before inserting, and that then expand inside the ear canal. They are available at once and handy for occasional use. A custom earplug is made from a flexible material to a measurement taken from your ear, and is meant for repeated use and for the main use you describe. Which suits you better depends on how long, where and how often you use an earplug. We come to you at home or at your workplace, take an ear measurement, and your earplugs are sent to you by mail.
We take a measurement
Of your ear, during the visit
Sent by mail
Your earplugs are sent to you by mail
Foam earplugs are the most common earplugs in the pharmacy and in the toolbox. Many people come to us after trying them and ask whether a made-to-measure earplug would suit them better.
The difference at a glance
| Foam earplug | Custom earplug | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is made | In off-the-shelf sizes, from a soft material that is squeezed and expands | To a measurement taken from your ear, from a flexible material |
| When you get it | At once | After the measurement and production |
| Reuse | According to the manufacturer's instructions on the pack | Meant for repeated use, cleaned as instructed |
| Putting it in | Squeeze, insert and wait for it to expand | Goes in following the shape of the ear |
| By use | The same earplug for different uses | Ordered for the main use: work, sleep, swimming or events |
| Getting more | Buy again | Where suitable, from a saved measurement |
When a foam earplug may be enough
- When you use an earplug only now and then, for example on a flight or at an event.
- When it sits well in your ear, does not move and does not bother you.
- When you need a solution right away, today.
To get what a foam earplug can give, follow the manufacturer's instructions: how to insert it, how long to use it and when to replace it.
When to look into a made-to-measure earplug
- Your foam earplugs fall out, move or do not go in properly.
- They press or bother you when you wear them for hours.
- You use an earplug every day: at work, for sleep or with music.
- You need an earplug for a particular use, such as swimming or sleep.
- You would rather have one earplug kept in a case than buy again and again.
What a custom fit does not promise
A made-to-measure earplug follows the shape of your ear, but that does not mean it will feel right from the very first moment. If something does not sit well, contact us. Repair and refit options are checked case by case. We do not publish technical values, and we do not promise a particular level of protection or what you will hear with the earplug in.
By use
- Custom noise earplugs
- Custom sleep earplugs
- Custom swimming earplugs
- Musicians, DJs and events
- Flights and travel
- Shooting ranges
When something in the ear does not feel right
An earplug of any type is not a medical treatment. If you have pain, discharge, irritation that does not go away or a sudden change in hearing, stop using the earplug and see a doctor.
How it works
- A conversation about what you need: where, how long each day, and what you need to hear while using it.
- An appointment is arranged in advance, and we come to you.
- Your ear is measured in the way that suits the ear and the intended use.
- The earplug is made to the measurement, from a flexible material. The production time is given after the measurement is taken.
- The earplug is sent to you.
Service is available anywhere in Israel, by appointment.
Service options and cost are checked in advance.
More articles and pages
Custom earplugs: all types
The four types: for hearing aids, swimming, sleep and noise.
Custom noise earplugs
For noisy work and loud environments.
Custom sleep earplugs
For wearing through the night.
Earplug care and hygiene
Daily habits, and when to contact us.
Custom earplugs: questions and answers
The questions many people ask.
Shooting ranges
Shooters, instructors and range teams.
Updated 1 November 2026 · Written by the G-Sound editorial team. General information only; the earplug type and use are decided for each case in the conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How many times can a foam earplug be used?
It depends on the product. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the pack, and replace the earplug if it is dirty, torn or does not return to its shape.
My foam earplugs keep falling out. What can I do?
You can check the manufacturer's instructions on how to insert them, or try another size. If it keeps happening, it is worth looking into a made-to-measure earplug, made to the shape of your ear.
Is a foam earplug suitable for swimming?
Check the manufacturer's instructions to see whether the earplug is meant for water. For swimming there is also a dedicated custom earplug.
Which is better for sleep, foam or custom?
There is no single answer for everyone. If foam earplugs bother you at night or fall out, it is worth looking into a custom sleep earplug.
Can I order one custom earplug for several uses?
Tell us about all the uses, and we will check with you what suits you. The earplug is made for the main use you describe.
Please do not send sensitive medical information in a message. We go over the relevant details on the phone.
Not sure what suits you?
Tell us where and when you use an earplug, and we will check with you what suits you. Call 055-3333338 or send a WhatsApp message.
Call G-Sound to arrange a measurement.
055-3333338G-Sound is an authorized marketer of Philips hearing aids.