Provides 18 DB snr in the closed position Provides 10 DB snr in the open position Toggle switch allows you to go to an open position to hear and protect at the same time or switch to a closed position for full hearing protection. Protective tips are made with medical, non-allergenic, ultra soft eva material Filter casing is made with abs, medical grade, non-allergenic material Washable & reusable XP Defender Earplugs offers you one of the most innovative ear plug solutions yet. Simply insert these little ear plugs in your ears then decide which mode you want to be in: First, leave the valve open- youll hear sound clearly and naturally, then when loud sounds hit your ears, the Dynamic Mesh Filtering System will automatically compress those sounds to protect your hearing. Second, simply close the valve for total hearing protection. These are small, handy and can go anywhere with you, so you always have hearing protection when you need it without blocking off all your hearing.table.productattributes, .productattributes td { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 2px; text-align: left; }