Description
Howard Leight AirSoft DPAS-1 is a tapered TPE ear plug, uncorded. NRR 27 dB, SNR 27 dB. Box of 100. Sold by the case of 1,000 pairs. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Howard Leight DPAS-1 specifications
| Item | PIP data |
|---|---|
| Part number | DPAS-1 |
| Series | AirSoft |
| PIP description | Tapered Reusable TPE Ear Plugs - NRR 27 |
| Type | Uncorded earplug |
| NRR | 27 |
| SNR | 27 |
| Hearing Protection Style | Uncorded |
| Material | TPE |
| Plug Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| Shape | Tapered |
| Box Count | 100 |
| Color | Navy |
| Packaging | Bulk Boxed |
| Case pack | 1000 each |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP specification sheet DPAS-1; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by PIP |
|---|---|
| NRR (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974) | 27 dB noise reduction rating as published by PIP; the label value is a laboratory figure and the protection in use depends on fit |
| SNR (EN 352) | 27 dB single number rating |
| CSA Z94.2 hearing protection devices | Class AL |
| EN 352 | EN 352-2: Earplugs |
| TAA (Trade Agreements Act) | Meets the Trade Agreements Act, as PIP lists it |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP, "Ear Muffs" brochure (May 2023, page 1: What is NRR?); Howard Leight, "Hearing Conservation Guide" (2025, pages 4–8). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Advanced air pocket design features internal noise-blocking fins
- Four-flange profile creates a better seal in the ear canal
- Softer fflanges provide more comfort than other rigid designs
- Firm stem design facilitates easy insertion and removal
- Available with a soft white nylon cord, or durable bright red polycord
- NRR 27dB
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026, PIP feature list for style DPAS-1, verbatim.
Howard Leight DPAS-1 questions
What is the DPAS-1 made of? Thermoplastic Elastomer, tapered shape, as PIP lists it.
What is the NRR of the DPAS-1? NRR 27 dB (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974), as PIP publishes it; SNR 27 dB under EN 352.
Is the DPAS-1 corded? Uncorded earplug, as PIP lists it.
Where is the DPAS-1 made? Mexico, as PIP lists the country of origin.
How many pairs come in a box? 100 pairs to the box; 1000 each to a case, as PIP packs it.
Guides: what NRR means · how to insert ear plugs · reusable vs disposable · when hearing protection is required · NRR vs SNR · Howard Leight ear plugs compared · every ear plug and ear muff by NRR.
Manufacturer item number: DPAS-1. Spec sheet: PIP specification sheet (PDF).
