Loop Earplugs Blog

Protecting your hearing as a musician: Tips and strategies for singers and musicians

Samuel De Koning

9. Feb 2023

Learn how to protect your hearing as a musician or singer with tips and strategies. Safeguard your hearing and keep...

Background noise driving you crazy? Here are our top 5 tips to get your concentration back

Liesbeth Keuninckx

19. Sep 2022

Does background noise really affect concentration?

What is noise sensitivity anxiety and what can you do to reduce it?

Liesbeth Keuninckx

2. Sep 2022

Do loud environments often make you feel panicked or overwhelmed? Well, you’re not alone.

Loop Elements Edition - From Idea to Launch

Liesbeth Keuninckx

23. Aug 2022

Meet our Product Designer Damien, one of the driving forces behind this seasonal collection.

Autistic Traits & Sound Sensitivity - What are the traits of autism, and how are they linked to sound sensitivity?

Magali De Reu

4. Aug 2022

More and more people are being diagnosed with autism: about one in 160 children worldwide has an autism spectrum disorder...

Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs For Noise Sensitivity

Yagmur Simsek

29. Jul 2022

Noise sensitivity can cause serious distress and social anxiety. For many people, this means they are forced to wear earmuffs...

How To Deal With Misophonia At Work: Our Top Tips

Magali De Reu

8. Jul 2022

Do you have a reduced tolerance to certain sounds, otherwise known as misophonia? Hopefully our blog on common misconceptions about...

Top 9 Brilliant Misophonia Podcasts To Listen To

Magali De Reu

30. Jun 2022

If you suffer from misophonia, or know someone who does, you may want to find out more about this disorder...

The Founders Story

Liesbeth Keuninckx

3. Mai 2022

Earplugs, suck! There .... we said it 😜 At least, that's what our co-founders Dimitri O and Maarten Bodewes learned...

What Is Noise Pollution? Definition, Sources, Prevention & Facts

Dimitri O

29. Mär 2022

“Noise pollution” is becoming a word that we hear or see every day. But do you actually know what is...

Motorcycle Riding & Its Impact on Hearing

Dimitri O

22. Mär 2022

Not many of us stop and consider how or even if our hobbies and day-to-day activities are having an impact...

How To Identify If You Have Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise

Dimitri O

20. Mär 2022

We all live in a noisy world. While we may not always be aware of it, our constant exposure to...

Noise Sensitivity Impacts The Daily Lives of Many

Ilse Madelein Velema

25. Feb 2022

For some, everyday sounds seem so much louder than they should. So much so, they can initiate both a physical...

It’s not you: 7 things you might not even realize are symptoms of noise sensitivity

Magali De Reu

6. Dez 2021

Feel a sudden urge to leave the room? Avoiding the next family gathering? Can’t concentrate at work? You may not...

Sensitivity to sound - How to Deal With Noise Sensitivity

Magali De Reu

24. Nov 2021

Written for Loop by Magali De Reu (bio at bottom blogpost) The past two years have had a huge impact...

Find out what your relationship is between noise and concentration

Dimitri O

10. Mai 2021

Noise and concentration have a complicated relationship. We’ve all been there, it’s time to concentrate on important work but the...

Looking for the right ear protection from noise? These earplugs have got you covered

Dimitri O

21. Apr 2021

While many people are extra sensitive to sound, all of us can sometimes suffer from noise overload. Perhaps you’ve been...

The easy blueprint to focussing at work

Dimitri O

21. Apr 2021

Having trouble focussing at work for longer periods of time? Focussing on work in these turbulent times can be challenging...

Focus better on work - 4 easy tips

Dimitri O

12. Apr 2021

Lapses in focus can affect your work greatly. This is a list of factors at the heart of fragile concentration....

Always tired? Get the best earplugs for better sleep

Dimitri O

6. Apr 2021

Need earplugs for better sleep? We hear you. If you’re having trouble getting enough quality rest, disturbing sounds may be...

Get a good sleep with earplugs

Dimitri O

5. Apr 2021

Are you getting to bed on time hoping for a good sleep, only to have your sleep disturbed by some...

Parent suffering from auditory overload? Find your calm.

Dimitri O

5. Apr 2021

Are you a young parent, suffering from auditory overload and looking to find your calm? Or just sensitive to noise?...

Is noise stopping you from sleeping? These noise reducing earplugs are what you need

Dimitri O

5. Apr 2021

We don’t need to tell you how important sleep is to your mood and health. But lots of people end...

Sensitive to noise? Turn down the volume on stress with these noise reducing earplugs

Dimitri O

5. Apr 2021

Are you extremely sensitive to or easily triggered by noise? You could be a highly sensitive person (HSP), neurodivergent, or...

The Loudest Concerts in the History of Rock

Loop Earplugs

29. Mai 2019

Rock concerts are loud, with many easily exceeding 100 decibels (dB). It’s only in recent years that bands have had...

How to avoid hearing damage?

Loop Earplugs

31. Okt 2018

There are different ways to protect yourself from hearing damage. You can turn down the volume, keep your distance from...

How is Tinnitus Diagnosed?

Loop Earplugs

31. Okt 2018

The diagnosis of tinnitus (ringing ears) is usually based on a person’s description. That’s because in 95% of all cases...

3 Different Types of Tinnitus

Loop Earplugs

30. Okt 2018

Did you know that there are three different types of tinnitus? Each has its own characteristics. The kind of tinnitus...

7 Best-selling Earplugs for Music

Loop Earplugs

26. Okt 2018

If you’re a regular concert-goer, you know that concerts can get pretty loud. Uptill a point where you can’t only...

What is Tinnitus?

Loop Earplugs

23. Apr 2018

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition. It’s the perception of sound when no actual external noise...

5 Ways to prevent a hangover

Loop Earplugs

17. Apr 2018

The best way to avoid a hangover is without a doubt to lay off the booze. Unfortunately that’s easier said...

5 Ingredients for a hangover cure

Loop Earplugs

17. Apr 2018

Last night may have been the most epic night of your life. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite add up to the...

How to choose the best earplugs for concerts and music?

Loop Earplugs

17. Apr 2018

Ever felt like you wanted to adjust the sound levels of your surroundings?That’s possible! Wear earplugs!Yeah right! The sound will...

9 Annoying Sounds That Need To Go Away Forever

Loop Earplugs

12. Apr 2018

Everybody has their own opinions on the most annoying sounds in the world. Most people hate the wet smacking sounds...

Musician in an orchestra? Here is how to avoid hearing damage.

Loop Earplugs

9. Apr 2018

A jet engine 300 meters away. An air raid siren up close. That’s how loud the London Royal Opera House...

12 Famous Artists With Tinnitus

Loop Earplugs

4. Apr 2018

No matter how you put it, exposure to loud music for long amounts of time is dangerous. Hearing damage is...

How do I stop my ringing ears?

Liesbeth Keuninckx

30. Mär 2018

Sometimes when you come back from a loud party, you may feel something is not quite right with your hearing....

When does a DJ expire? These 7 DJs over 40 are still fresh.

Loop Earplugs

30. Mär 2018

In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove and from this groove came the groove of all...

7 Of The Loudest Sounds That Shook The World

Loop Earplugs

30. Mär 2018

As our world slowly becomes more urban, it gets louder as well. More vehicles mean more noise. Higher populations mean...

Why people wear earplugs

Loop Earplugs

29. Mär 2018

Have you ever received free hearing protection as you walked into a club or set foot on festival grounds? Some...

3D Printing Revolutionizes High Fidelity Earplugs

Loop Earplugs

29. Mär 2018

The list of rock stars with hearing loss isn’t just long – it’s star-studded. Take Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend...

Test your hearing damage online

Loop Earplugs

29. Mär 2018

You don’t have to be exposed to an extremely loud noise for a very long period of time to experience...

What Your Music Taste Says About You

Loop Earplugs

28. Mär 2018

Have you ever wondered if people judge you based on your favorite music genre? Or are you guilty of doing...

How to get into Berlin clubs?

Maarten Bodewes

28. Mär 2018

Berlin is a city that has marked its name in the world as the coolest place for parties and downright...

8 Incredible Music Stages In Recent History

Loop Earplugs

28. Mär 2018

Today, a successful performance has got a great deal to do with how visually appealing it is to the audience....

Loop redefines how an earplug should perform — and look! 

Loop Earplugs

27. Mär 2018

Preventing hearing loss by making earplugs amazing (Antwerp, Belgium – March 13, 2018) Loop launches a new earplug for music...

Hearing Damage: Dangerous Decibels In Your Daily Life?

Samuel De Koning

14. Aug 2017

Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent problem resulting from long exposure to loud sounds. It is important to conserve your...

Do you have the ears of a superhuman or just an average mortal?

Carla Balaita

12. Nov 2021

Let’s find out with the test below. We recommend using headphones instead of earbuds and a quiet room. Once...

Loop definiert neu, wie ein Ohrstöpsel funktionieren und aussehen soll!

Archetype Themes Collaborator

2. Mai 2018

Verhindern Sie Hörverlust, indem Sie Ohrstöpsel erstaunlich machen Loop bringt einen neuen Ohrstöpsel für Musik auf den Markt, der Dezibel...

Bist du bereit für ein fantastisches Nachtleben?

Maarten Bodewes

18. Aug 2016

Hallo, Wir freuen uns riesig, dass wir fast live gehen! Folgen Sie uns weiterhin per E-Mail / Facebook und Instagram,...

Loop definiert neu, wie ein Ohrstöpsel funktionieren soll - und sieht aus!

Archetype Themes Collaborator

1. Okt 2018

Verhindern Sie Hörverlust, indem Sie Ohrstöpsel erstaunlich machen (Antwerpen, Belgien Loop bringt einen neuen Ohrstöpsel für Musik auf den Markt,...

Start-up Loop Mähdrescher Hightech traf Design in nieuwe oordopjes voor nachtleven

Maarten Bodewes

1. Okt 2018

(Antwerpen, België Loop lanceert nieuwe oordopjes die je gehoor beschermen en er fantastische uitzien. De oordopjes hebben een elegantes Design,...

Der Startup-Loop kombiniert die Technologie mit dem Design eines einzigartigen Dou ses Nouveaux Bouchons d'oreilles pour music

Archetype Themes Collaborator

25. Mär 2018

Loop Lance Ses Bouchons Doreilles Design High-Tech. Les Fondateure de la Startup ont subi en tant quétudiant des problèmes dacouphènes....

The reality of a workaway

Liesbeth Keuninckx

8. Sep 2022

Traveling is a big part of who we are at Loop. But we also need to work. And then it...

Walk & Talk with Serge

Liesbeth Keuninckx

6. Sep 2022

Want to get to know our Loopers a bit better? This time we’re walking and talking with our product manager...

Tips for giving tips: How we build a constructive feedback culture

Liesbeth Keuninckx

1. Sep 2022

When it comes to actually giving that feedback to others, we tend to get a bit nervous. We love giving...

Loop in the city

Liesbeth Keuninckx

19. Jul 2022

Having an office in New York has its perks… As our non-NY Loopers found out when they visited in June.Check...

Looper Story: Meet Maks

Liesbeth Keuninckx

14. Jul 2022

People are not robots. The hiring process can be stressful. You’re stuck in a room with a serious-looking person asking...

Walk & Talk with Fan

Liesbeth Keuninckx

29. Jun 2022

Join us for another Looper walk-and-talk! 👟 This time our Senior Designer Fan Wang answers all your burning questions about...

Our marketing vision at Loop

Liesbeth Keuninckx

14. Jun 2022

Our marketing vision explained in under two minutes, just to let you know that... Our team is growing - fast!...

Working at Loop: The good, the bad and the ugly

Liesbeth Keuninckx

30. Mai 2022

Here’s the thing: We all looove working at Loop. And yes, we can tend to brag about all of our...

Meet our Customer Happiness team!

Liesbeth Keuninckx

27. Mai 2022

Loop's Customer Happiness team has its finger on the pulse of what Loop-lovers need. They're always there, helping you on...

Introducing: Ludovic’s Loop story

Liesbeth Keuninckx

25. Mai 2022

Loop is growing. Fast. In fact, every week we’re seeing new friendly faces entering our offices – which is always...

The Loop Earplugs Product Vision

Liesbeth Keuninckx

17. Mai 2022

We Loopers have come a long way… and we’re just getting started! In this video co-founder Maarten explains our mission...

Looper Story: Meet Astrid

Liesbeth Keuninckx

11. Mai 2022

Impact. We use this word a lot… because it’s core to what we do. Our earplugs have positively impacted a...

5 social media trends to watch in 2022

Liesbeth Keuninckx

21. Apr 2022

Goodbye Instagram filters, hello sales and community growth! Constant change and kaleidoscopic trends seem to characterize the social media landscape...

Walk & Talk with Michiel

Liesbeth Keuninckx

15. Apr 2022

We did a walk-and-talk with our customer experience manager, Michiel Knuysen, and covered all the hard-hitting questions. Care to join...

How innovative can an earplug get?

Liesbeth Keuninckx

4. Apr 2022

Our product development manager Robrecht Van Velthoven has ALL the answers… well, at least to your burning technical questions about...

8 employees, 2 questions - part two

Liesbeth Keuninckx

30. Mär 2022

'Teamwork makes the dream work'. So there's nothing more important than getting along with your colleagues in a nice atmosphere....

Looper Story: Meet Tiemen

Liesbeth Keuninckx

23. Mär 2022

Newbie alert! Can we all take a minute to welcome Loop’s newest Supply Chain Planner, Tiemen Serroen! We kind of...

8 employees, 2 questions - part one

Liesbeth Keuninckx

28. Feb 2022

Ever wonder what life is really like at Loop? Well, we're here to tell you, it's pretty great. Don't just take...

Walk & Talk with Stijn

Liesbeth Keuninckx

10. Feb 2022

Today we put Stijn Ots, our Partnership & Brand Activation Specialist, in the spotlight. The pressure was real but he...

5 years of Loop

Maarten Bodewes

16. Jan 2022

Loop started with two people trying to do a hundred things. Five years later, so much has changed. More people,...

Dein Land ist Deutschland und deine Sprache ist Deutsch

Protecting your hearing as a musician: Tips and strategies for singers and musicians

8 self-love tips for February

How To Sleep Comfortably While Camping At A Festival

How to go to sleep faster

How to get your newborn sleeping like a baby.

How sleeping with earplugs can improve your sleep

How to survive your first festival: Our music festival guide for beginners.

How to block noise from your next-door neighbors

How to sleep on a plane

Parents and sleep deprivation: Our top tips for survival

How to block out noise while sleeping and get the rest you need

Your complete guide on how to be a calmer parent

5 tips to brighten up your January

How to cope when your baby won’t stop crying

How To Overcome Phonophobia

Calling all overstimulated parents: Reclaim your calm

What To Look For In Noise Reduction Earplugs

How to protect your ears when riding a motorcycle

Why your baby crying triggers your anxiety (and why you can’t help it).

News Year’s noise? Holiday anxiety? There’s a Loop earplug for that.

Popping, pain and pressure: How to protect your ears from airplane ear

Artificial intelligence is reinventing the earplug

Parent sensory overload: Causes and how to take the edge off

The trickiest ones to shop for? They love Loop earplugs

How to overcome the effects of noise in the workplace

The real effects of noise pollution and how to combat it

Sensory overload and kids during COVID - testimonial

8 essential motorcycle safety tips

How To Get Better Sleep By Improving Your Sleep Hygiene

What are the top five causes of tinnitus?

How to prevent tinnitus and protect your ears

Tips For Sleeping While Travelling

How Sleep Apnea Is Affecting Your Sleep

How to protect your ears when flying

Managing tinnitus? These apps can help it buzz off.

Tired of insomnia? Time to ditch it for good.

Are misophonia and ADHD connected?

Tips for choosing earplugs for sleeping: Types, materials, sizes, and more

Welche Loop Ohrstöpsel sind richtig für mich?

Big news, coming tomorrow

Save the date: 18. Oktober! – Erfahre, wie deine Gespräche noch besser werden!

5 Reasons Why People Like Loud Music

Noise disturbances - all you need to know and what to do

Hearing loss prevention - our 4 ultimate tips

How to Stop Ringing Ears After a Concert

Background noise driving you crazy? Here are our top 5 tips to get your concentration back

What is noise sensitivity anxiety and what can you do to reduce it?

Loop Elements Edition - From Idea to Launch

Autistic Traits & Sound Sensitivity - What are the traits of autism, and how are they linked to sound sensitivity?

Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs For Noise Sensitivity

How To Deal With Misophonia At Work: Our Top Tips

Top 9 Brilliant Misophonia Podcasts To Listen To

The Founders Story

What Is Noise Pollution? Definition, Sources, Prevention & Facts

Motorcycle Riding & Its Impact on Hearing

How To Identify If You Have Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise

Noise Sensitivity Impacts The Daily Lives of Many

It’s not you: 7 things you might not even realize are symptoms of noise sensitivity

Sensitivity to sound - How to Deal With Noise Sensitivity

Find out what your relationship is between noise and concentration

Looking for the right ear protection from noise? These earplugs have got you covered

The easy blueprint to focussing at work

Focus better on work - 4 easy tips

Always tired? Get the best earplugs for better sleep

Get a good sleep with earplugs

Parent suffering from auditory overload? Find your calm.

Is noise stopping you from sleeping? These noise reducing earplugs are what you need

Sensitive to noise? Turn down the volume on stress with these noise reducing earplugs

The Loudest Concerts in the History of Rock

How to avoid hearing damage?

How is Tinnitus Diagnosed?

3 Different Types of Tinnitus

7 Best-selling Earplugs for Music

What is Tinnitus?

5 Ways to prevent a hangover

5 Ingredients for a hangover cure

How to choose the best earplugs for concerts and music?

9 Annoying Sounds That Need To Go Away Forever

Musician in an orchestra? Here is how to avoid hearing damage.

Loop redefines how an earplug should perform — and look! 