EARMOULD LAB

The type of material used in the manufacturing of a custom earmold is a very important consideration in properly fitting your clients. A number of factors must be evaluated in each case. Hardness or softness of pinna The ease of insertion depends to a large degree of the material selected. Soft materials like thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride or silicone would be suitable for hard pinna. Allergic condition The allergic reaction that can occur in fitting an earmold is contact dermatitis. Custom Earmold Laboratories offers proven, non allergic materials both soft and hard. Power range of the aidHigh gain and output aids require a good acoustic seal to prevent feedback Color of the mold The color of the mold is for cosmetic reasons and is important to your customers. Choices are numerous: clear, transparent, pink, opaque flesh, tinted and brown.