Ear Gear

What Ear Gear does

Ear Gear is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of protective accessories for hearing aids and cochlear implants, founded in 2005 and operated with 1–10 employees from British Columbia. Its core product is a form-fitting spandex sleeve (82% nylon, 18% spandex with a double-wall construction) designed to shield behind-the-ear and in-the-ear hearing instruments, cochlear implant processors, bone-anchored devices, and off-the-ear processors from sweat, dirt, moisture, wind noise, and physical loss. The portfolio spans size-based SKUs (Micro, Mini, Original, FM) and device-specific variants (Cochlear Implant, M1, Bone Anchored, Off The Ear, ITE), complemented by accessories (Compilot, Neck Tube, Coil, Washing Pouch) and a custom color/sizing program. The proprietary sleeve is acoustically transparent, hypoallergenic, latex-free, and machine-washable; corded SKUs add a 9-inch elastic retention cord with a clothing clip for loss prevention.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model at gearforears.com with public pricing ($21.95–$43.95 per unit), bundle-discount tiers, and a 10% first-order email-capture incentive. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales both direct and via a global wholesale/distributor network spanning North America (Oaktree Products, Westone, ADCO, ALDS, Diatec), Europe (Connevans, egger Otoplastik, Battery Benelux, Digital Hearing Care, Smart Group, MEDIA), Asia Pacific (Blamey Saunders Hears, The ENT Store, Reid Technology, Demant Japan, Sonova Taiwan, 20dB Hearing, Gruppo Technico Medico, Manila Hearing Aid Center), the Middle East (TRADIS GAT, Attieh Medico), and Central America (Clinicas Para Oir Mejor, Salamanca Audifonos). A partner program targets audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals as referral/reseller channels, supplemented by a 20% affiliate program, content marketing (blog, video resources, help center), and organic social. The company has cumulatively served over 1,000,000 customers worldwide and is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Ear Gear

Legal name

Ear Gear

Website

https://gearforears.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ear Gear is a Canadian manufacturer (founded 2005) of double-wall spandex protective sleeves and accessories for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored devices, sold globally via DTC e-commerce and a 23+ partner distributor network serving over one million cumulative customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing Aid Accessories

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Hearing aid accessories
• Protective sleeves
• Cochlear implant covers
• Moisture protection gear
• Assistive listening accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Winfield

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales: Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of hearing device protective sleeves and accessories through the company's website. Products sold as one-time purchases with various sizes and styles.
2. Wholesale/distributor sales: Wholesale distribution to audiologists, hearing professionals, and international distributors for resale to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ear Gear manufactures and sells protective spandex sleeves (82% nylon, 18% spandex blend) that slip over hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, bone anchored devices, and off-the-ear processors to shield them from sweat, dirt, moisture, wind noise, and accidental loss. Products are sold in a comprehensive size range (Micro through FM) with cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses-attachment variants, alongside accessories such as a machine-washable Washing Pouch, Neck Tube, and Compilot cover.

Product overview

Ear Gear is a manufacturer of protective spandex sleeves and accessories for hearing aids and cochlear implants. The product portfolio centers on four main hearing aid size categories (Micro for devices up to 1 inch, Mini for 1-1.25 inches, Original for 1.25-2 inches, and FM for 2-3 inches), each available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants. The product line extends to specialized implant protection including Cochlear Implant Sleeves and M1 Sleeves for various processor brands, Bone Anchored Implant Sleeves for Baha/Ponto processors, and Off The Ear Implant Sleeves for Rondo/Kanso processors. Specialty items include the Neck Tube and Compilot for body-worn processors, while the ITE line serves in-the-ear hearing aids. All products feature a nylon-spandex blend fabric (82% nylon, 18% spandex) that is acoustically transparent, water-resistant, and hypoallergenic. The company also offers a Washing Pouch for machine cleaning and a Custom Ear Gear program with extended color options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ear Gear Micro Spandex sleeve protector for small hearing aids less than 1 inch in size. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants. Protects against sweat, dirt, moisture, wind noise, and loss.
• Ear Gear Mini Spandex sleeve protector for hearing aids between 1 inch and 1.25 inches. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants. Protects against sweat, dirt, moisture, wind noise, and loss.
• Ear Gear Original Original spandex sleeve protector for hearing aids between 1.25 inches and 2 inches. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants. Protects against sweat, dirt, moisture, wind noise, and loss.
• Ear Gear FM Spandex sleeve protector for larger hearing aids between 2 inches and 3 inches, including hearing aids with FM units attached. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants.
• Ear Gear Cochlear Implant Sleeves Spandex sleeve protector for cochlear implant processors (Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, Oticon Medical, Medel) between 2-3 inches. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants.
• Ear Gear Cochlear Implant M1 Sleeves Spandex sleeve protector specifically designed for Nucleus 7, 8, Opus 2, Medel Sonnet, and AB Naida cochlear implant processors. Available in cordless, corded, mono, and eyeglasses attachment variants.
• Ear Gear Coil Single layer spandex sleeve that fits over the coil magnet on cochlear implant processors. Provides comfort and protection for the coil component while preserving sound quality.
• Ear Gear Bone Anchored Implant Sleeves (Baha) Spandex sleeve protector for bone conduction processors up to 1.25 inches, including Baha Divino, Intenso, Baha 5, and Oticon Ponto. Available in cordless, corded, and mono variants.
• Ear Gear Off The Ear Implant Sleeves Spandex sleeve protector for off-the-ear processors including Medel Rondo, Cochlear Kanso, and Osia sound processors. Available in cordless, corded, and mono variants.
• Ear Gear ITE (In The Ear) Security device for in-the-ear hearing aids fitted with an eye loop. Available in binaural (pair) and mono (single) variants. Provides protection from loss by attaching to clothing via clip.
• Ear Gear Neck Tube Comfortable Spandex tube that protects the wires of body-worn processors. Standard length is 30 inches (76cm).
• Ear Gear Compilot Protective spandex sleeve for body-worn processors. Made with double layer of spandex fabric to keep instruments dry and comfortable.
• Ear Gear Washing Pouch Washing pouch designed to allow Ear Gear to be cleaned in the washing machine. Place Ear Gear in pouch, pull o-ring tight, and throw in washing machine. Air dry only.
• Custom Ear Gear Customizable Ear Gear with additional color options beyond standard offerings. Users can mix and match colors for sleeves, cord, o-ring, and clip. Custom orders have additional colors and pattern options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000+ happy Ear Gear customers worldwide

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oaktree Products, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based distributor of hearing products located in Chesterfield, USA. Part of Ear Gear's North American distribution network.
• Westone Laboratories, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based hearing products distributor located in Colorado Springs, USA. Distributes Ear Gear products in the United States.
• Warner Tech-care Products LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based hearing care products distributor located in Arden Hills, USA. Part of Ear Gear's US distribution network.
• ADCO Hearing ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based hearing products distributor located in Engelwood, USA. Distributes Ear Gear products in the United States.
• ALDScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor of hearing products located in Langley, Canada. Part of Ear Gear's Canadian distribution network.
• Diatec CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian hearing products distributor located in Kitchener, Canada. Distributes Ear Gear products in Canada.
• Connevans LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based distributor located in Merstham, United Kingdom. Part of Ear Gear's European distribution network.
• Digital Hearing CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based hearing care distributor located in Keighley, United Kingdom.
• egger Otoplastik + Labortechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman hearing products distributor located in Kempten, Germany. Part of Ear Gear's European distribution network.
• Battery BeneluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenelux region distributor located in Mijdrecht, Netherlands. Distributes Ear Gear products in Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
• Smart GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor located in 05-540 Ustanow, Poland.
• MEDIA d.o.ominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian hearing products distributor located in Zagreb, Croatia.
• Blamey Saunders HearscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian hearing products company located in East Melbourne, Australia. Part of Ear Gear's Asia Pacific distribution network.
• The ENT StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian hearing products distributor located in Yarraville, Australia.
• Reid Technology LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand distributor located in North Harbour, New Zealand.
• Demant Japan K.K.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor of hearing products located in Tokyo, Japan. Part of Ear Gear's Asia Pacific distribution network.
• Sonova Taiwan Pte Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan-based hearing products distributor located in NewTaipei City, Taiwan.
• 20dB HEARINGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian hearing products distributor located in Sarawak, Malaysia.
• Gruppo Technico Medico Internationale, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines-based hearing products distributor located in Muntinlupa City, Philippines.
• Manila Hearing Aid CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines hearing products distributor located in Quezon City, Philippines.
• TRADIS GAT LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli hearing products distributor located in Petch Tikva, Israel. Part of Ear Gear's Middle East distribution network.
• Attieh MedicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi Arabian medical products distributor located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Clinicas Para Oir MejorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuatemalan hearing clinic and distributor located in Guatemala.
• Salamanca Audifonos Para Sordera S.A. de C.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican hearing products distributor located in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westone Laboratories: Westone manufactures custom earmolds, hearing protection, and in-ear accessories for hearing aid and audio users. As one of Ear Gear's named US distributors and a maker of complementary hearing accessories, it overlaps directly in protective and comfort products for the hearing device installed base.
• Oaktree Products: Oaktree Products is a US-based distributor of hearing care accessories serving audiologists and hearing professionals. It is both a direct Ear Gear distributor and a competitor in adjacent hearing aid accessory categories, making it a comparable channel partner / accessories brand.
• Etymotic Research: Etymotic designs and manufactures high-fidelity hearing protection, earplugs, and earphone accessories with strong audiologist-channel presence. Like Ear Gear, it serves hearing aid users with protective accessories and competes for audiologist recommendation shelf space.
• Comply Foam: Comply Foam makes memory foam tips and accessories used with hearing aids, earphones, and earpieces. It is a direct comparable in hearing aid comfort and protection accessories, sold through similar audiologist and consumer channels.
• Dry & Store: Dry & Store manufactures electronic hearing aid drying and conditioning devices sold through audiologists and hearing professionals. It addresses the same moisture-damage pain point that Ear Gear targets, with overlapping audiologist channel distribution.

Emerging players

• HearClear Group: HearClear Group develops hearing aid care and protection accessories including drying kits and cleaning products. It is an emerging player in the same hearing-aid maintenance niche, targeting audiologist-distributed accessory sales alongside or in place of products like Ear Gear.
• Decibullz: Decibullz makes custom-molded earplugs and earphone adapters using a thermo-fit system. It is an emerging player in custom-fit hearing protection with a DTC and audiologist-channel model, competing for the same end-customers seeking protective hearing accessories.
• Loop Earplugs: Loop is a fast-growing DTC brand of reusable earplugs for noise protection and concert/ lifestyle use. While not hearing-aid-specific, it overlaps with Ear Gear in the ear-protection category and the lifestyle protection consumer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Howard Leight: Howard Leight (Honeywell) is a large incumbent in hearing protection, selling earplugs, earmuffs, and safety hearing products through industrial and retail channels. It does not specialize in hearing aid protection but operates in the broader ear protection category that overlaps with Ear Gear's positioning.
• Phonak (Sonova): Phonak is a leading hearing aid manufacturer under Sonova that could vertically integrate hearing aid accessories and protection products. As an OEM with direct audiologist relationships, it represents the most plausible competitive threat to Ear Gear's accessory position.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EarGear
• Xx.com/eargearhearing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ear-gear

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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