The 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector is the first solar charging wireless Bluetooth hearing protector available in the consumer market and it supports all-day comfort and entertainment while enhancing personal safety. This industry-first innovation features flexible solar cell technology Powerfoyle and continuously charges using outdoor and indoor light sources, eliminating charging anxiety and setting itself apart as a solution that provides "peace of mind with virtually unlimited power."
The world's first self-powered consumer hearing protector was made possible in collaboration with Exeger, and it reinvigorates the smart worker segment by delivering reliable, lasting hearing protection on and off the job site. Noise Induced Hearing Loss is almost entirely preventable by avoiding or reducing hazardous noise, and 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector is equipped with a Noise Reduction Rating of 26 dB to reduce the risk of hearing loss.
Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors
The 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector is a First
Trend Themes
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