Alpha Solway Sota L1 ear defenders provide certified hearing protection (SNR 23dB, EN352-1:2002) in a lightweight, low-profile design with a padded adjustable headband and large, soft ear cushions. The moderate attenuation is deliberate: ideal for noise levels between 80–85dB, it protects your hearing while still letting you hear speech, alarms and approaching vehicles — avoiding the over-protection that makes workers take heavier ear muffs off.

Key Features

• SNR 23dB – ideal protection at the first action level (80–85dB) without cutting you off from speech and warning sounds
• Low-profile cup design – lightweight and unobtrusive, easy to wear with other PPE
• Large, soft ear cushions – fit the majority of ears comfortably with an effective seal
• Padded, durable headband – lasting comfort for extended wear without head squeeze
• Fully adjustable – comfortable fit for most head sizes
• Blue colour – meets the visibility convention for food production environments
• Reusable with replaceable cushions – ear cushions and foam inlays can be replaced (recommended every 6 months) for a long service life
• EN352-1:2002 certified – CE and UKCA marked, PPE Category III

Attenuation Values

Rating	Value	What It Means
SNR (overall)	23dB	Suited to workplace noise around 80–85dB
H (high frequency)	30dB	Strong protection against high-pitched machinery noise
M (medium frequency)	20dB	Balanced protection across general workplace noise
L (low frequency)	13dB	Reduces low rumble while keeping speech and alarms audible

Specification

Standards	EN352-1:2002, CE & UKCA marked, PPE Category III
Attenuation	SNR 23dB (H: 30dB, M: 20dB, L: 13dB)
Style	Over-head padded headband, low-profile ABS cups with foam and PVC cushions
Colour	Blue / black (food-environment friendly)
Maintenance	Reusable; replaceable ear cushions and foam inlays (replace approx. every 6 months)
Brand	Alpha Solway (Globus Group) – model Sota L1

Ideal For

Machinery and plant operation, construction and building sites, highway repairs and maintenance, masonry and brickwork, metal forging and processing, drilling and boring, food preparation and handling, general maintenance, engineering, workshop and DIY, craft and hobbies — and everyday noise reduction such as commuting, studying or mowing the lawn.

What's Included

1 x Alpha Solway Sota L1 Ear Defenders.