What makes an ergonomic chair, REALLY ergonomic?
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If you are looking to acquire an office task chair, you will be hard pushed to find one that isn’t actually marketed as ergonomic these days. So how can you tell the difference between an ergonomic chair or a REALLY ergonomic chair?
What makes a chair ergonomic?
There are a number of key elements a chair should have for it to be marketed as ergonomic:
Adjustable tilt position
The tilt tension makes the chair move back and forth. If a chair has a fixed tilt tension this can lead to pressure being put on your back. Some chairs have an automatic tension control that compensates for the weight of the sitter.
Pneumatic or gas height adjustment
This enables the chair to easily be adjusted up and down to suit your height and most chairs will have this feature.
Adjustable chair arms
Ergonomic chairs should enable you to adjust the height of the arms which can reduce stress when you type. Generally the arms of the chair should be in line with the desk top.
Back height adjustment
This is a vital element of an ergonomic chair as it allows you to adjust the chair to get a good lower back and lumbar support. This decreases the pressure on your back.
The more adjustable to your body a chair is, the more ergonomic it is. Designers, engineers, manufacturers, scientists and medical practitioners can all be involved with the development of a new ergonomic chair. From concept, testing, production to the shop floor can literally take years. Keeping up with advancements in technology and customers becoming more informed and discerning can be a challenge.
What makes a chair REALLY ergonomic?
Adjustable lumbar support
Many REALLY ergonomic chairs have added lumbar support features which can be adjusted to suit the occupant and encourage good posture which helps the health of your spine.
Seat cushion adjustment
Our bodies are all different and not one of us will sit in exactly the same position as another person. To have a truly adjustable chair, the seat cushion needs to be able to be pumped up or down to suit the occupants weight and preferred seating position.
Material
We put much emphasise on the adjustability and support provided by an ergonomic chair but we also need to take into consideration the material used. Some plastic or faux leather materials can cause you to sweat so breathable fabric materials are preferred. There should be suitable padding which maintains comfort even after extended periods of sitting.
You may think that to purchase a REALLY ergonomic chair will cost you a small fortune. Although you shouldn’t put a price on your back health, that really isn’t the case, but to spend a little extra to get a truly comfortable chair is worth every penny as they aid your posture which helps your overall health and well being.
We help make REALLY ergonomic chairs?
We design and manufacture pneumatic lumbar and seat cushions, this means they are fully adjustable to the users body shape and seated position. Not only that, our patented air cell systems means, that as the sitter moves in their chair, the air is automatically distributed to ensure that the occupants posture remains in an optimum position. This relieves stress on the back and therefore mitigates the chances of back pain.
We work with designers and manufacturers across the world to help them make their ergonomic chairs REALLY ergonomic. If you would like to know who our clients are, click here to find out who we help create beautiful seating with.
