Who invented ear plugs?
It is impossible to determine who invented the very first ear plug. Many ancient peoples created homemade ear plugs from clay, or cotton and wax to reduce noise or protect the ears from the environment to guard against water or noise. More recently, Ray and Cecilia Benner invented the first mouldable pure silicone ear plugs in 1962. The ear plugs were valued by swimmers, as well as those avoiding noise, for their waterproof qualities. The ProChoice hearing protection range has perfected those early findings!
