When ear plugs are mounted on a headband, they are sometimes called banded earplugs, banded canal caps, ear pods or ear caps. Banded ear canal caps or pods are sometimes preferred over both ear plugs and ear muffs. In situations where earplugs have to be removed frequently, a canal cap can provide greater convenience. Ear muffs may feel to hot to wear in some environments and earplugs can be hassle to insert/remove and store.