Contra-Band™
Product Tour Request a SampleConvenient hearing band worn under the chin.
- Soft, replaceable plugs with ‘air bubble’ tip.
- Lightweight band and light band force for all day comfort.
- Molded finger grips for easier insertion.
- Also available in an MTek™ metal detectable version, with metal-infused resin molded plugs.
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Contra-Band™
Convenient hearing band worn under the chin.
- Soft, replaceable plugs with ‘air bubble’ tip.
- Lightweight band and light band force for all day comfort.
- Molded finger grips for easier insertion.
- Also available in an MTek™ metal detectable version, with metal-infused resin molded plugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about fit, performance, and compliance for the Contra-Band™.
The Contra-Band™ is a banded hearing protector worn under the chin, featuring soft replaceable earplugs with an 'air bubble' tip on each end of a lightweight band. The light band force holds the plugs at the ear canal entrance, allowing workers to quickly insert and remove protection as needed throughout their shift.
The Contra-Band™ has an independently tested NRR of 22, providing effective protection in moderate noise environments. It is suited to workers who need hearing protection for intermittent noise exposure and require quick, easy on/off access.
The Contra-Band™ features a lightweight band design with light band force, minimizing pressure against the head and neck. Molded finger grips allow for hygienic, precise plug insertion, and the soft 'air bubble' tips reduce in-ear pressure compared to traditional foam earplugs.
Yes. The Contra-Band™ features replaceable plug tips, allowing the band hardware to be reused when the plug tips wear out. This reduces long-term cost compared to disposable single-use earplugs while maintaining consistent hearing protection performance.
Yes. The Contra-Band™ MTek® is the metal detectable version of the Contra-Band™, featuring metal-infused resin plugs that can be identified by standard in-line metal detection systems. Both versions deliver 22 NRR and share the same lightweight banded design.

