Carlten Medical

Carlten’s Guide to Seat Cushions
When many wheelchair users think of a seat cushion, comfort comes to mind. However, a seat cushion provides benefits well beyond comfort, including pressure management and positioning that can reduce fatigue.

Seat cushions are designed for:
  • Comfort
  • Pressure Management
  • Positioning
  • Increased Sitting Stability

Cushion Varieties
  • Foam - basic cushion
  • Gel - designed to optimize pressure relief
*Bariatric and custom sizes are available

Selecting and Maintaining Your Cushion
  • Cushion size should match wheelchair seat
  • Note cushions height, your cushion will cause you to sit taller
  • Inspect your cushion regularly for damage
  • For optimal comfort, replace your cushion occasionally for proper performance

Lumbar/Back Cushion for Wheelchairs
  • Foam construction designed to provide support for the lumbar region
  • Removable and washable cover
  • Cover material is vapor permeable to allow air circulation
  • Nylon straps have easy open and close buckles to secure cushion to wheelchair

Gel Mattress Overlay
  • High density foam encircles a layer of viscous gel
  • Designed for pressure relief and comfort
  • For home care and long term care
  • Elastic corner straps to secure overlay on mattress
  • Top and bottom cover are fluid resistant
  • Inner core is made of 8 foam in gel bladders
*custom sizes available

Wheelchair Back Cushion (product description)
- Foam construction designed to provide support for the lumbar region and upper back
- Removable and washable cover
- Cover material is vapor permeable to allow air circulation which helps reduce perspiration
- Straps have easy open and closure buckles to secure the cushion on the back of the wheelchair

Foam Wheelchair Cushion (product description)
- Removable and washable, moisture resistant antibacterial cover
- Manufactured from high density medical grade foam
- 18 Month Warranty

Gel-Foam Wheelchair Cushion (product description)
- Removable coated nylon cover that is fluid proof and antibacterial
- Manufactured from high density medical grade foam
- 18 Month Warranty
- Segmented Gel Bladder
- Gel is water based and non-toxic

Gel Mattresss Overlay (product description)
- High density foam encircles a layer of viscous gel
- Designed for pressure relief and comfort
- For home care and long term
- Elastic corner straps to secure overlay on mattress
- Top cover and bottom are fluid resistant
- Inner core is made of 8 foam in gel bladders


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Excellence in Foam Fabrication
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TSS Foam Industries Corporation
2770 W. Main Road (Route 5)
Caledonia, NY 14423
(888) 435-1083
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