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What are Clip-On Ear Muffs?

Jeff Petersen
Jeff Petersen
Jeff Petersen
Jeff Petersen

Clip-on ear muffs can refer either to ear protection worn in a noisy environment, often with a helmet, or to ear warmers used in cold weather. In the former case, they offer comfortable, secure ear protection for workers and gun enthusiasts. The ear warmer variety are a favorite among skiers, snowboarders, and many people from cold climates. These are a fun and convenient way to keep the cold at bay. In either case, clip-on ear muffs protect the ears while staying firmly in place and out of the way.

For noise protection purposes, clip-on ear muffs are a logical choice for anyone who wears a helmet or hard hat when using ear protection. Attaching to the helmet, the ear muffs are less likely to come lose or fall off during work. Construction workers, airport workers, machine operators, and people shooting or working at a gun range are all likely to find them to be a great way to protect their hearing.

A man wearing clip-on ear muffs.
A man wearing clip-on ear muffs.

In any cold environment, uncovered ears are likely to suffer from the chill. Wearing a pair of clip-on ear muffs can be a perfect way to keep the ears warm outside. Similar to the sound-dampening variety, cold weather ear muffs attach to a hat or helmet and provide protection from cold and wind. Because many skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile drivers wear helmets for safety, a clip-on pair is a great way to keep the ears warm while outside in the cold.

Because construction workers are required to wear a hard hat, clip-on ear muffs are often the best choice for hearing protection.
Because construction workers are required to wear a hard hat, clip-on ear muffs are often the best choice for hearing protection.

Both workers and sporting enthusiasts often have their hands full, and they may have many pieces of equipment to keep track of. While ear protection is important, the risk of having that protection fall off, or worse, obscure the person's vision, at an inopportune time can be both inconvenient and dangerous. Clip-on ear muffs offer the protection individuals need, with the added bonus of staying securely attached to a helmet or hard hat.

With ear muffs that clip on to a helmet, a person has one less thing to keep track of. They stay safely in place, protecting the ears instead of getting in the way. Offering the safety of regular ear muffs combined with added security and convenience, this type of ear protection is a good choice for both winter athletes and workers.

Jeff Petersen
Jeff Petersen

Jeff is a freelance writer, short story author, and novelist who earned his B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Creighton University. Based in Berkeley, California, Jeff loves putting his esoteric knowledge to good use as a WiseGEEK contributor.

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Jeff Petersen
Jeff Petersen

Jeff is a freelance writer, short story author, and novelist who earned his B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Creighton University. Based in Berkeley, California, Jeff loves putting his esoteric knowledge to good use as a WiseGEEK contributor.

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Discussion Comments

Rundocuri
@ocelot60- That's a good tip for keeping track of ear muffs! It seems like my family members are always losing hats and gloves. I'm going to invest in ear muffs next winter!
Ocelot60

Clip-on ear muffs are the best kind of kids ear muffs because they are comfortable and stylish. Though many kids don't like to wear hats, I have found that most of them enjoy wearing ear muffs. They are also easy to attach to kids' coats when not being worn, so they are less likely to be lost than hats.

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    • A man wearing clip-on ear muffs.
      A man wearing clip-on ear muffs.
    • Because construction workers are required to wear a hard hat, clip-on ear muffs are often the best choice for hearing protection.
      By: stillkost
      Because construction workers are required to wear a hard hat, clip-on ear muffs are often the best choice for hearing protection.