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About Putty Buddies® Floating Formula

We are excited to introduce Putty Buddies®  floatable silicone, a revolutionary, patented compound.  These utilize Flo-Tek® microscopic acrylic bubbles to create a material that is durable, lightweight and extremely versatile.  Flo-Tek® silicone is ideal for any application requiring a moldable, non-toxic and/or floating material such as swimming accessories and arts/crafts. 
The first commercial application of Flo-Tek® silicone is for over-the-counter, moldable, floating, foam-like, ear plugs.  Currently, Putty Buddies® floating ear plugs and Aqua Hearos® silicone ear plug brands contain this amazing new material.


Ear plugs containing Flo-Tek® silicone are superior to existing ear plugs for several reasons:

  • Versatility.  Perfect for water and noise protection--You adjust how much sound gets in
  • Excellent tackiness and softness for optimal comfort and effectiveness in sealing off the ear canal
  • Easy to insert and remove
  • Re-usable and economical (Est. less than $.10/day for constant usage)
  • Safe and non-toxic
  • Comes in a variety of fun, bright colors
  • Floats on water for easy retrieval if dropped or dislodged

Flo-Tek® silicone combines the best attributes from silicone/wax and foam ear plugs currently on the market.

Like foam, ear plugs with Flo-Tek® silicone are excellent insulators from noise at all frequencies.  Unlike foam, however, they are quick and easy to insert, last longer, do not harden from wax/oils in the ear canal and do not have to be inserted into the ear canal.

Like silicone/wax ear plugs, ear plugs with Flo-Tek® silicone are moldable and good water insulators.

Quite simply, ear plugs made with Flo-Tek® silicone are the most versatile ear plugs on the market.  Wear them over the ear canal for swimming/bathing or for noise reduction and enjoy maximum comfort, safety and effectiveness.