Choosing a pillow for the chair
Chair cushions are an integral part of a modern interior. The combination of design colors will tell about the intricacies of the owner of the house, and the shape will characterize the personal characteristics of the owner. The presence of functional models will allow you to forget about back pain and relieve the load on the spine during long sitting.
Manufacturing materials
A pillow on an armchair is not only an element of a certain decor. Nowadays, this is no longer the familiar product made of fabric or a knitted version, but a modern type of device that is actively used in everyday life. It can be used at home, in the workplace (office chair) and in the car (any seat).
Modern armchair cushions typically have characteristics such as:
- are produced only from high-quality and environmentally friendly materials;
- differ in a surface that does not slip;
- have excellent air permeability (so that the body does not sweat in places of contact with the product);
- have durable covers, are easy to clean.
The material of the pillow should be chosen taking into account its further purpose. The stronger the selected material, the longer the purchased product will be able to serve. You also need to pay special attention to the filler used. The softest and most comfortable products are often filled with inexpensive foam rubber; for the most convenient operation, almost any natural fillers are suitable - for example, coconut shavings or buckwheat husk, which is very popular today, and often high-quality latex.
Orthopedic products should be durable, elastic and should retain their original appearance for a long time. The following are used as popular fillers:
- polyurethane (it differs in the degree of rigidity, has an amazing "memory effect", is most often chosen to support the tired cervical spine, its service life is about 7-8 years);
- polyester (very light, has an affordable price, service life - about 3 years);
- latex (such a pillow will be distinguished by excellent elasticity, will faithfully serve the user for about 10 years);
- gel (its obvious advantage is an excellent micromassage of muscles, however, there is a risk of long addiction).
Quite often in stores you can see an inflatable type of pillow. They can be perfectly adjusted to the characteristics of a particular person. The service life will depend on the quality of the cover material.
A prerequisite is the presence of a durable cover for such a pillow - it will be much easier to take care of the purchased product. It is better that the selected pillow cannot slide or slide off the chair when using it - the cover must be selected appropriately, ideally it should be removable. Most often, modern cases are made from natural materials.
- Linen. It is just perfect for the heat, it will cool down qualitatively, and has a slightly rough texture.
- Cotton. Nice and sometimes even gentle, inexpensive, easy to care for.
- Wool. The "warmest" type of material, reduces pain in the muscles of the back, but requires delicate care.
- Silk. Very gentle to the touch, quite whimsical when leaving.
Views
The use of a properly selected pillow for the chair can protect the residents of the house and their guests from illness, guaranteeing comfortable work if necessary and a relaxing pastime.
By appointment
All chair cushions can be divided into several types.
Decorative
These pillows allow you to make the interior of your home much brighter and help protect the chairs themselves from possible contamination, and sometimes they will be able to protect the chair from serious damage like holes. When choosing a product, you should rely on the existing combinations in the decor of the room, you can choose the desired product from the same fabric from which the curtains are sewn. There is also a chance to qualitatively decorate old, but still very durable chairs.
Balcony chairs or armchairs and the furniture that is installed on the verandas are often decorated with original pillows of an unusual shape - both for beauty and for warming in the cold. Pillows placed under the head or neck if necessary can be considered very popular.
Stylish interior pillows are most often selected for a rattan rocking chair, which serve more as a decoration than a functional product.
Orthopedic products
Perfect for office workers, truckers, airplane pilots, patients after various operations, as well as expectant mothers and students for a work computer. You can distinguish:
- sensorimotor products (support the muscles of the back and therefore they are most often placed under the back);
- wedge-shaped (they stimulate the man in the street to adopt a healthy sitting position - this is an excellent prevention for blood stasis and other diseases);
- supportive type of product (for correct correction of the lumbar spine), suitable for pregnant women.
Automotive
The well-thought-out shape will allow them to be used by those drivers who spend most of their time in a sitting position. It is extremely important to attach this kind of cushion to the seats as much as possible so that it does not fidget an inch when driving. This model can be adjusted if desired: The thickness of the backrest can be adjusted to suit your back to effectively fill the available space between the pillow and your body.
Gaming
The purpose of the gaming chairs is to control the user's posture. Their target audience is gamers and e-sportsmen, both groups sit at the computer for hours without interruption. The purpose of seat cushions designed for play activities is to ensure that such a lifestyle does not affect health.
By shape and size
Choosing the right pillow shape, immediately decide what you need it for. The most popular and therefore often found is the round shape. It is with its help that a healthy curve of the lower back is created. It is quite versatile and can be purchased both for use on armchairs and for various chairs and stools. This type of product is easy on the substantial weight, they will quickly relieve serious stress in the hip region. Doctors recommend rectangular pillows as a successful prevention against many diseases that affect the pelvis and back.
These attachments can be easily attached to any seat of the chair, and a huge selection of models will allow you to choose the one that suits you best. The shape will quickly relieve fatigue, and is also able to relieve the neck. The ring shape (this is a round shape with a hole in the middle) usually has modifications that are suitable for people after surgery or for those who suffer from hemorrhoids. They can help relieve pain in the lower body. Wedge-shaped pillows are no less in demand, as they are made of fairly dense polyurethane foam. Products have a popular rectangle shape that is beveled to one of the edges. Thanks to this quality, the spine is positioned correctly, the muscles of the buttocks relax.
Popular brands
Soft products for modern armchairs are produced by many brands. The largest number of positive reviews can be found on the products of some companies.
- Trelax. The company manufactures products in the form of special overlays for various chairs, you can find models even for people with disabilities. The wide range of brand products will allow you to choose the best pillow possible - both in shape, firmness or size.
All our products come with removable stylish covers made of durable fabric. They are as convenient as possible and will last a very long time.
- Trives. Releases synthetic memory foam back cushions. They are very compact and at the same time quite comfortable to use on the road. In specialty stores, you can find models of various shapes. Pillows for chairs in the original form of a "bagel" are in great demand.
- LaBona. Offers worthy products from the best materials. In the company's catalog there are rectangular pillows, comfortable and beautiful rollers.
- Ormatek. Makes popular latex and polyurethane foam products. Pillows of this kind are suitable for pregnant women, for people who sit for a long time, and can also be used for rehabilitation. These pillows are very comfortable and as comfortable as possible, they will provide excellent support for a weak spine.
- Papasan. The rattan armchair with a fluffy cushion has long become a classic in modern apartments and houses. The manufacturer actually took care of the comfort of its customer as much as possible, while the reviews about the pillow from this unique chair are only positive.
Chair orthopedic products are actually essential devices that can relieve back pain or fatigue. They will help to ensure a healthy position of the spinal column, serve as prophylactic agents against the development of all kinds of pathologies.
With a good orthopedic product, any work in a sitting position will be very comfortable.
Criterias of choice
When choosing a good pillow for the most comfortable position in the chair, there are a number of important criteria to consider in order to ensure you feel great when using it.
- The form. In stores, you can often find products under the back for an uncomfortable chair in the office in the form of a large ring, a little less often - in the form of an even square or rectangle, even less often - a circle.The ring is considered by all experts to be the most comfortable form for a safe sitting. A certain size of the shape you choose will also play an important role. There are sizes that fit all types of chairs, and there are those that will be comfortable only for a child - they are so small.
- Filler. In principle, it can be anything, but most often there is foam rubber, which is distinguished by an elastic structure due to its unnatural origin. It is completely safe, has a hypoallergenic composition. The cost of this filler is quite affordable.
- Tactile contact. Be sure to carefully touch the selected product before buying. It shouldn't feel too soft to the touch, but it shouldn't be hard either. It is better to choose the average filling density, so that during prolonged sitting on it, the muscles of the body do not get tired and do not overstrain.
- Design. The final choice of the product may also depend on your taste preferences. If you have a leather chair, select a pillow for the type of leather of the product, if the chair has textile upholstery, then it is better to choose the pillow cover from the same fabric.
- Life time. This important quality should also be taken into account. A well-chosen pillow can last you as long as possible, even if you use it every day.
To use the product for recreational sitting in a chair was as comfortable as possible, you should rely on the recommendations of a competent doctor:
- you should purchase products with orthopedic properties only in special stores, pharmacies or on the website from a trusted manufacturer;
- buy only those pillows that have a certificate confirming their high-quality orthopedic characteristics;
- it is best to choose a removable cover;
- the shape and level of rigidity of the product should be selected depending on the weight of a particular person, the same pillow is unlikely to suit all family members;
- sizes are selected depending on the characteristics of the seat and the user himself, for example, small, but not too soft products are chosen for a child seat;
- an overweight or heavy man in the street should not use small pillows, because they cannot guarantee the correct position of his body when sitting.