{"product_id":"norillo-gelshift-gel-cushions-that-make-ear-defenders-comfortable-again","title":"Norillo® - GelShift - Gel Cushions That Make Ear Defenders Comfortable Again","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe ear defenders aren't worn out. It's the cushions that meet your head.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first hour feels fine. Then it starts to press at the temples, it gets warm and damp, and the arm of your glasses is forced into your skull. The original rings have hardened, cracked and lost their shape. \u003cstrong\u003eThe ear defender still works, but the one part that actually touches you has given up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Toughing it out until the break\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou lift the cup for a moment to cool down. That's exactly when you have no protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Stretching the headband\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess pressure, yes. But also a looser fit and a poorer seal around the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✕ Buying new ear defenders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds spent on electronics and a headband that already work as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur GelShift replaces the right part:\u003c\/strong\u003e silicone gel that flows away where it's tight, instead of hard foam that pushes back against your temple, ear and glasses arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSame ear defenders. But soft to wear all shift long.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel shapes itself to your head instead of pressing against it. You replace a worn consumable part in a few minutes and get back ear defenders you don't even think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess point pressure on temples and ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gel seals around the glasses arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt cooler than hard foam by many\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth sealing rings and cushioning pads included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClicks on by hand, no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk-p35-1.gif?v=1786927737\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat decides whether you can keep the defenders on all day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGel that spreads the pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel shifts where the load is greatest and spreads it over a larger area. Hard foam does the opposite: it compresses and pushes back on the same spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoom for the glasses arm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft surface lets the arm sink in instead of being pressed against your head. That closes the gap that otherwise forms where the arm passes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeels cooler for many\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel surface draws heat away faster than worn foam, which stores heat and moisture. The effect varies, but most describe less heat around the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClicks into the original fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring has the same mounting edge as the original cushion and snaps into the cup's groove. No glue, no tools and nothing to unscrew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/uk-p35-2.gif?v=1786927738\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for daily work shifts, glasses and ear defenders with a few years on them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction, industry, forestry, workshop, farming, hunting and the range. Anywhere the defenders stay on for hours, not just five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 sealing rings + 2 cushioning pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard-wearing PU skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-on, no tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement time:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2-3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeltor is a registered trademark belonging to 3M. We are not part of 3M, and the name is used here only to describe compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/S024_gelshift_callouts_en.png?v=1786974469\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt isn't the cup that presses. It's the material against your skin.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headband has the same force as on day one. The difference is in how that force is spread when it meets your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe gel moves, the foam pushes back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam compresses and pushes back with growing force. The gel instead shifts sideways and redistributes the pressure across the whole ring, so no single point carries the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe arm sinks into the surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glasses arm is hard and narrow. Against stiff foam it becomes an edge that presses into your head and lifts the ring. The gel gives way around the arm so the ring still sits flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA new cushion restores the contact surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld rings harden, flatten and crack from sweat, sun and hours. Replace both the sealing ring and the cushioning pad and the defender gets back the soft contact surface it was built with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe whole set, not just the outer rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/S025_gelshift_set_en.png?v=1786974469\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur GelShift versus the two most common alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was about to order new defenders because the old ones pressed so badly. It was the rings all along. Ten minutes' work and they feel like new again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nrl-cmp-gs\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.nrl-cmp-gs{margin:26px 0;overflow-x:auto}\n.nrl-cmp-gs table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;min-width:440px}\n.nrl-cmp-gs caption{text-align:left}\n.nrl-cmp-gs th,.nrl-cmp-gs td{border:1px solid #d9dcd6;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.nrl-cmp-gs thead th{background:#f3f6f1;font-weight:600}\n.nrl-cmp-gs th.us,.nrl-cmp-gs td.us{background:#e9f0e4}\n.nrl-cmp-gs td.us{font-weight:600}\n.nrl-cmp-gs .yes{color:#4f7344;font-weight:700}\n.nrl-cmp-gs .no{color:#9aa0a6;font-weight:700}\n.nrl-cmp-gs th:not(:first-child),.nrl-cmp-gs td:not(:first-child){text-align:center}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow GelShift compares to the alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"us\"\u003eOur GelShift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorn original cushions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNew complete cups\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft contact against the glasses arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreads the pressure instead of pushing back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeps the electronics and fit you are used to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted in a couple of minutes, no tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCosts a fraction of a new pair of cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"us\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yes\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"no\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom worn cushion to fresh fit in three steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelease the old ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake hold of the ring's outer edge and pull outwards all the way round. The mounting edge releases from the cup's groove. Lift out the old cushioning foam underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit the new cushioning pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the cushioning pad in the base of the cup. It should lie flat, not folded at the edge, or the ring won't seal evenly against your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClick the gel ring into place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the mounting edge in the groove and press all the way round with your thumb until it clicks. Press on the edge, not on the gel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you're wondering before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know it fits my ear defenders?\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the model number, usually on the inside of the cup or on the headband. Send it or a photo to us and we'll confirm whether the set fits before you order. We reply within 24 hours. If it still doesn't fit once it arrives, we'll take it back, no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it change the noise protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e The set is made for comfort, not to change the defender's attenuation values. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your defenders. The most important thing for the seal is that the ring sits fully in the groove all the way round and that the cushioning pad lies flat, a ring that sits askew or a damaged pad worsens the fit whatever the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really feel cooler?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most describe less heat than with old, hardened foam, because the gel surface draws heat away faster. But the experience varies. Some find gel feels damper in real heat. We promise softer pressure distribution, not coolness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace the pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e With daily professional use, defender makers often recommend replacing about every six months, or sooner if the ring cracks, hardens or is damaged. Check the cushions before every shift. Our guarantee covers faults in the material, not normal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The ring snaps into the same groove as the original cushion and it takes a couple of minutes per cup. What usually feels unfamiliar is that you have to press all the way round the mounting edge, not just at one end. Press on the edge and not on the gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched within 1-2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns up to 365 days from the delivery date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be returned used (except hygiene products)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% money-back guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nrl-guarantee-title\"\u003eTry it for 365 days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're confident you'll love it, just like our \u003cstrong\u003emany customers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fit it to your defenders, wear them a whole work shift and feel the difference when you take them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it doesn't fit, or doesn't feel the way you hoped, simply send it back and get \u003cstrong\u003eall your money back\u003c\/strong\u003e. No awkward process, no hidden conditions. If anything's faulty, we'll send a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only thing you risk is another six months with defenders you'd rather take off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norillo.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58816072974661,"sku":null,"price":48.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/9583\/1365\/files\/m34rhs.png?v=1787108210","url":"https:\/\/norillo.com\/products\/norillo-gelshift-gel-cushions-that-make-ear-defenders-comfortable-again","provider":"Norillo.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}