Why Office Chair Seats Should Include Moulded Polyurethane Foam
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Mike Karle
“Create Healthy Workspaces”
The type of seat foam used in office chairs has an impact on their price and comfort. There are two basic types of flexible seat foam, namely polyurethane injection Moulded Foam and Block-Cut Foam, but which is the best for an office chair?
Widely used within the automotive and furniture industries, moulded foam has long been recognised by ergonomic experts as being able to deliver the best support and cushioning for any person that sits on an office chair for an extended period of time. What is moulded polyurethane foam?
If you are looking for a quality office chair, then moulded seat foam is a definite “must-have” feature. Latest trends in selecting a comfortable office chair.
Moulded seat foam improves the comfort of any office chair and provides the best support.
Comparison of Foam Types – Moulded Foam vs Block-Cut Foam
Moulded Foam
Block-Cut Foam
- High resilience
- Increased firmness during long periods of sitting
- High durability
- Precisely and consistently shaped for optimum ergonomic support
- Low wastage during manufacturing process
- Higher cost
- Lower resilience
- Lower firmness during longer periods of sitting
- Low durability
- Less support due to collapsing
- Shaping can be inconsistent
- High wastage during shaping
- Lower cost
Summary
While moulded foam may present a slight price premium in comparison to block-cut foam, its numerous benefits justify the additional investment.
To ensure enhanced comfort and longevity, high-quality office chairs should incorporate seats constructed from moulded polyurethane foam.
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