Find hats and headbands for everyday comfort, active days, and compatible behind-the-ear cochlear implant processors.
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Wind-blocking cochlear implant hat for compatible behind-the-ear processors. The pocket design helps shield the processor from direct wind during walking, hiking, golf and everyday outdoor activities.
Availability: Temporarily out of stock. Backorders are accepted. Please allow additional time for shipping while the next batch is prepared.
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Adult cochlear implant headbands for BTE processors. Soft, breathable 5-pack in Black, Red, Green, White, and Brown. No substitutions.
Availability: Left Ear, Right Ear and Both Ears currently show available on backorder in the shop’s product options. Please allow additional time for dispatch.
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Designed by a Cochlear Implant User for Maximum Comfort – Thoughtfully created by someone who understands your needs, this visor-style hat ensures all-day comfort and secure fit for adults with cochlear implants. WILL NOT WORK WITH KANSO-T-MIC-EAR MOLDS OR OLDER BULKY PROCESSORS
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Soft, lightweight cochlear implant headbands for kids ages 3–8. Comfortable, secure fit for everyday wear, school, play, exercise, and all-day use. 5-pack includes: 2 pink, 1 purple, 1 black, 1 teal. No substitutions.
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Thoughtfully designed by a cochlear implant wearer to accommodate behind-the-ear processors.
Shop Kids' HatsShop Adult HatsDesigned to securely hold a BTE cochlear implant processor while you’re on the move.
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Find the right headwear for your routine, your activity, and your processor.
“Definitely it is designed and crafted carefully by a person that really knows what a CI recipient needs. Thank you for making this for us.”
“My daughter was so excited to have a hat that she was able to wear with her cochlear implants :)”
“These headbands are perfect for giving your ear a break from wearing the sound processor. They are comfortable and easy to wear.”
Born from lived experience
EarFree began with a simple need: a hat that could stay comfortable and secure while wearing a cochlear implant. The first design was created for playing tennis in the Florida heat and grew into adaptive headwear for children and adults.
Before you choose
EarFree products are designed for compatible behind-the-ear, or BTE, cochlear implant processor setups. They are not designed for Kanso or other off-ear processors. Product pages also list exclusions that can include ear molds, T-Mic systems, and some older or bulkier BTE processors.
EarFree products are designed for compatible behind-the-ear, or BTE, cochlear implant processor setups. Compatibility varies by product, so read the individual product details and exclusions before purchasing.
Yes. EarFree products are designed for compatible behind-the-ear, or BTE, cochlear implant processor setups. They are not designed for Kanso or other off-ear processors.
Adult Headbands are one size. EarFree hats use an adjustable Velcro closure. Kids Headbands are designed for ages 3–8.
Boys and girls Kids Headbands are designed for ages 3–8.
Care needs depend on the fabric and product. For washing guidance for a particular EarFree item, contact EarFree. For processor care, water, pain, or unusual device movement, follow the guidance from your processor manufacturer and implant team.
EarFree holders are designed to securely hold a compatible BTE cochlear implant processor while you are on the move. Each product page explains its fit details and exclusions.
Free U.S. shipping is available for U.S. orders. Orders are processed after payment is received, and processing times may vary. Delivery times vary by location and carrier, and delivery estimates are not guaranteed.
Yes. Choose a product made for your activity, such as the quick-dry hat for active wear or the wind-blocking hat for outdoor conditions.
