Buddyhones School+ is the best choice for parents whose children use headphones in an educational setting. The volume control circuitry limits loudness to the 85 dB recommended by the World Health Organization, while a high-quality beam mic clearly picks up the child's voice and minimizesdistracting background noise. The headband padding and ear cushions have been chosen for extreme comfortand can be worn for long periods with ease. Hygiene is paramount in a school environment where equipment is frequently touched andshared. The Buddyphones School+ is constructed with clean, smooth plastic surfaces that are easy towipe clean. Likewise, the high-tech pads are anti-allergic, perspiration resistant and washable.