
Safe swimming for sensitive ears – perfect for tubes, infections, and post-surgery protection
Enjoy water-related activities—be it swimming, water sports, or even showering—without the fear of water entering your ears.
Custom made for a secure seal and water resistant fit that feels like a second skin.
Your shield against ear infections and Swimmer’s Ear, giving you peace of mind and the confidence to immerse yourself in any water activity.
Doctor and ENT Recommended: Ideal for those with medical ear conditions or post-surgery, complying with doctor’s orders
Beyond Protection: Discover the AquaSafe Custom Advantage
Made of soft medical-grade silicone for a perfect fit that is comfortable for long wear.
AquaSafe earplugs float, so they’re easy to find and retrieve if they end up in the water.
The glow-in-the-dark feature makes them easy to locate in low light conditions, adding a fun and practicality.

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The first month they were difficult to get used to. I found it really difficult to get them out of my ears. I would wake up in the night and panic because I literally couldn't hear anything and would try to pull them out of my ears. Not being able to easily sent me into more of a panic. After a month I figured out how to remove them easily and I stopped waking up in a panic.
They come with a case. My only feedback is the case is useless if you purchase the glow in dark earplugs as they need light throughout the day in order to glow at night. I bought a clear container to keep them in. Glow in the dark seemed like a cool feature but it's not really coming into much use. They rarely fall out of my ears and if they do it's well into the night by which time the glow has worn off.
I used them at Shambhala music festival, 25db, was perfect for raging in front of the stacks of speakers for hours. Felt like I was wearing nothing at all. Beauty.
I get a much, much better sleep quality and the ear plugs are not showing any sign of wear / damage. Jamie has been super friendly and professionnal.
The drifter earplugs didn't cut quite as much noise as I hoped for - they block quiet-moderate noises, but things like floorboard creaking and loud snoring will still come through. However, they are easier to pop in, more comfortable to sleep with than foam plugs and don't fall out at night, so I've kept them and use them almost nightly. I believe they do help with my sleep.
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My experience:
For context, I'm someone who is very easily overwhelmed by sound which is disruptive to my everyday life and causes a high baseline level of anxiety (humming and beeping appliances are my nemeses).
I've attempted multiple different solutions to curb this issue:
- foam earplugs: painful after a few hours, must be replaced every day or if it gets wet, wasteful, and expensive per use
- reusable earplugs: not as effective, also painful after a few hours, strangely irresistible to my dog who hunted down and destroyed two successive pairs in their protective casings, expensive for how unimpressively they work and how tasty my dog finds them
- noise cancelling headphones: must have something playing to cancel out noise effectively which nullifies their usefulness when I want quiet and can't comfortably be worn to sleep
I finally decided to bite the bullet and shell out the money for what I hoped would be a more permanent solution to my problem, which proved to be the correct decision. This rivals getting Lasik as one of the best decisions I've made for my well-being.
I had an in-person consultation with Jamie, who was wonderful throughout this entire experience. The consultation itself included getting a cast done of my ear canal and discussing my options.
I chose the Drifters, as they have their highest level of noise reduction (on par with their other filter-free/solid models), are a softer silicone (comfortable for sleeping and daily wear), and have a low profile (making them, again, great for sleeping but also very discrete for daily wear if that's important to you). I made the order and was told the finished product would arrive in 2 weeks.
The 2 weeks passed and I got a call from Jamie that they could be picked up at the store (already a very nice thing to do, as they would otherwise take longer to then be shipped to my home and he thought [correctly] that I might want to pick them up sooner since I'm local).
After I wore the earplugs for a few days, I noticed that they didn't fit quite as snuggly as I expected them to, and that they hurt my ears if I wore them long enough. Unsure if this was an issue with the earplugs or simply user error, I contacted the store. They were extremely helpful, gave me some tips, and told me to contact them right back if the problem was still occurring.
This is where they really went above and beyond. The problem did continue to occur, but I did not contact them back for a few more weeks because of work and general burnout. I finally managed to reach out to Jamie, who let me know that, though I hadn't gotten back to him, he'd followed up on my file anyway to see if he could spot any issues and ended up noticing that the photo of the order didn't look exactly like the photo of the cast he'd taken. It turns out that the supplier had accidentally sent me the wrong order. He had them remake my order and send it to me.
He told me all this when I called, and that, since he'd placed that replacement order about 2 weeks ago, it should be getting to me soon. Serendipitously, it arrived within 2 hours of that call.
Now, for the earplugs themselves:
- They fit me perfectly and so are extremely comfortable. I wear them near constantly and often forget I have them in.
- While they mute sound, unlike foam earplugs, what does come through is not muffled. For me, this is wonderful because it means I can still hear important things like overhead airport announcements, sirens when driving, or my violin as I practice.
- Bonus: They are easy to clean and my dog has shown no interest in them.
I am extremely happy with my purchase. Thank you to Jamie and the rest of the team for helping to make the world a more accessible place.
He let me do a computer based orientation for work during the fitting. Great personality. They rushed my ear plugs for pick up 2 days after fitting.WITH A BONUS....
I originally ordered one pair and a 3rd plug to complete a pair I misplaced one from another company quite some years ago.... HE MADE IT 4 PLUGS FOR THE PRICE OF 3!
I will be recommending Vancouver Custom Earplugs to everyone I know and if I need plugs again I'm looking forward to working with Jamie again.
What I really appreciate about Jamie and Erin's service is that if you do need an adjustment, they will continue working with you until the plugs work perfectly with your ear. After a few weeks I noticed a small discomfort forming inside my right ear, and when I contacted Erin she didn't hesitate to book me in for an adjustment. They wanted to make sure I was happy - and in the end, I am truly satisfied and grateful I could find something that worked for my sensitive ears.
Thank you both so much !
I requested to make mine have inner tips be glow-in-the-dark so i could find them easily at night, but on the exterior, black. He made it happen, super cool to see the final result!
Love my new replacement Drifters sleep earplugs!
The ear plugs blocked out sound better than any other I've had in the past. They also glow in the dark. I wish I had found him earlier, highly recommend.
I wear ear plugs on the road bicycle and alpine skiing due to wind noise. I finally decided to go custom due to how uncomfortable basic universal silicone plugs were. Not to mention, on the bike, they could have been more effective.
I do not believe many cyclists wear ear plugs but they really should because the wind noise is causing hearing damage. I encourage any serious cyclist (who does not ride with ear buds) to try some cheap earplugs on a ride then try riding without. It's crazy how loud the wind noise is and I think most are just so used to it they are conditioned to accepting it as normal.
After ordering a set with a 15dB filter and using them on the bike they turned out to actually be louder than without plugs due to the air turbulence over the filter opening. After informing VCEP of this they then provided a solid "blank" filter to swap out for the 15dB filter and this seems to offer the protection I require. I'll replace with the 15dB for skiing so I can better hear conversation.
The comfort of the custom plugs is fantastic. I can wear them for many hours and they remain as comfortable as when I put them in.
Jamie was great to deal with and knows his stuff. He does the molding and explains everything and him and his staff are there for support after purchase.
I rarely rate anything 5 stars. If these were half the price then I'd probably have given 5 as they really are easy in and out and comfortable. I totally understand that being a very unique and custom solution there should be a premium price tag and I was aware of that going it, but it still is a very big chunk of change. If I was posting this review years down the road rather than weeks, I'm sure that cost would be irrelevant.
Everyone working at Vancouver Custom Ear Plugs went above and beyond to provide an excellent experience and to figure out ways to get my earplugs delivered to me by the time I needed them. Thank you so much! It’s super super appreciated 🙌
Also the earplugs glow in the dark and they look super cool 🙂
One of my Drifter's recently tore when taking it out, possibly because it was molded slightly too thin and Jamie had a replacement sent out for free under the 3 year warranty within a week.
Super professional and pleasant to deal with.
Jamie is an absolute legend and made the whole process effortless.
I also just moved into the city and have been sleeping with them every night to block out sirens, etc. It took a few days to get fully used to them but now I don't know what I would do without them.
Jamie is very nice and communicated well when we were setting up an appointment. Highly recommend seeing him for earplugs! (:
performance Options
Aquasafe
Sound blocking

Solid silicone earplugs that maintain a comfortable waterproof seal – NOTE: Due to the plugging of your ears, these will block sounds as well (approx. 28 dB-30 dB).
aquasafe Pro
let sound in

While surfing or swimming, AquaSafe earplugs ensure no water enters your ear. Their waterproof membrane blocks water while still allowing sound to pass through, keeping you connected with your surroundings.
These earplugs have been a total lifesaver since my ear surgery. Now I can hit the pool without worrying about water messing with my recovery.
– Giovanni Russo (Kelowna)
What’s Included
1 Pair of AquaSafe Earplugs
Premium storage pouch
Ear balm
Instruction Card
Sound filters (optional)
Neck lanyard (optional)
3 year Warranty on Earplugs
1 year Warranty on sound filters for AquaSafe Pro
How to Order

Customize & Place Order
Select your ideal earplug type and personalize it with your choice of colors and features and place your order through our website.

Ear Impressions
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Receive by Mail
Your earplugs are shipped by Canada Post in 3-4 weeks. We’ll keep you up to date on your order with tracking when they ship.