Engineering:Loop Earplugs

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Short description: Belgian earplug company

Loop Earplugs is a Belgian earplug company. Their earplugs are designed to reduce noise without muffling it.[1] Loops Earplugs was founded in 2016[2] by Maarten Bodewes and Dimitri O.[3]

Types

Loop Experience were launched in 2018[3] are designed for concerts, festivals, and other loud spaces.[4] Loop Engage block out background noise but allow voices to remain clear,[1] and are intended for loud social places such as restaurants.[5] Loop Quiet are made to block out as general sound.[1] Loop Switch allow the user to change between Quiet, Engage, and Experience modes.[6] Loop Dream are designed for sleeping.[7]

Loop earplugs have been designed in limited edition colours as part of collaborations, sincluding with the McLaren Formula 1 Team,[8] Coachella,[9] and Tomorrowland.[10]

Reception

Loop earplugs have been praised for their function,[11] range of colours,[3] and ability to stay in place[12] but some users find them uncomfortable.[13] They have been particularly praised by the neurodivergent community and people with sensory processing disorders.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sarrow, Amy. "Loop Earplugs Review 2025: An Audiologist's Verdict" (in en). https://www.soundly.com/blog/loop-earplugs-audiologist-review. 
  2. ↑ Huddleston, Tom (2023-10-10). "Two childhood friends wanted better, cooler earplugs—their startup brought in $44 million last year". CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/10/10/loop-earplugs-how-childhood-friends-startup-brings-in-millions.html. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Parish, Hattie (2025-01-28). "'I started wearing Loop earplugs and now I won't be without them'" (in en-GB). https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a45611295/loop-earplugs-review/. 
  4. ↑ Anderson, Sage (2024-07-26). "I Spent Three Days Wearing Loop Earplugs at a Music Festival -- I'll Never Catch a Set Without Them Again" (in en-US). Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/electronics/loop-earplugs-review-1235068305/. Retrieved 2025-09-05. 
  5. ↑ Williams, Zoe (2024-07-05). "Earplugs as fashion items? I gave Loop's hit accessories a festival test" (in en-GB). The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/05/loop-earplugs-test. 
  6. ↑ "Are Loop earplugs the secret weapon for managing anxiety?" (in en-GB). 2024-12-30. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a46177298/loop-earplugs-review/. 
  7. ↑ Blackwell, Tiarne (2025-09-02). "After years of searching, I finally found earplugs that I actually like" (in en-AU). https://www.womensweekly.com.au/health/wellness/loop-dream-earplugs/. 
  8. ↑ Anderson, Sage (2025-05-06). "McLaren F1's Limited-Edition Loop Earplugs Are A Winning Formula, On And Off the Track" (in en-US). Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/tech/mclaren-f1-team-loop-switch-2-earplugs-review-1235333301/. Retrieved 2025-09-05. 
  9. ↑ Tingley, Anna (2025-03-18). "Coachella Names Loop Its Official Earplug Partner Ahead of 2025 Fest, Launches Limited-Edition Set" (in en-US). https://variety.com/2025/shopping/news/coachella-loop-earplug-partner-shop-online-1236340465/. 
  10. ↑ Hartzog, Oscar (2025-05-27). "Tomorrowland x Loop Gives the Best-Selling Earplugs a Dancey Makeover" (in en-US). Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/tech/tomorrowland-loop-earplugs-where-to-buy-review-1235348823/. Retrieved 2025-09-05. 
  11. ↑ Wilson, Maddy (2025-08-26). "I Used To Think Earplugs Were Overkill—Now I Don't Go To Concerts Without Them" (in en-AU). https://www.marieclaire.com.au/shopping/loop-earplugs-review/. 
  12. ↑ Lorre, Rose Maura (2025-05-01). "Yes, You Should Be Wearing Earplugs to Concerts. Specifically, These Earplugs." (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/loop-experience-earplugs-review/. 
  13. ↑ Colt, Josie (2018-05-28). "Wear These Stylish Earplugs to Your Next Concert" (in en-US). WIRED. https://www.wired.com/review/review-loop-earplugs/. Retrieved 2025-09-05. 
  14. ↑ Hassmén, Peter; Hindman, Emily (2025), Hassmén, Peter; Hindman, Emily, eds., "Sensory Sensitivity and Strengths in Autism" (in en), Emotion Control Strategies for Peak Performance in Neurodivergent Brains: Wired to Thrive (Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland): pp. 101–126, doi:10.1007/978-3-031-95433-7_5, ISBN 978-3-031-95433-7, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95433-7_5, retrieved 2025-09-05 
  15. ↑ Jones, Leah (2025-06-02). "supporting neurodivergent staff: Comfort zone". Nursery World 2025 (6): 60–61. doi:10.12968/nuwa.2025.6.60a. ISSN 0029-6422. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/nuwa.2025.6.60a. 



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