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The relationship between the two layers of REFLEXION is critical to its optimum performance and this has been calculated by VITAFOAM technicians specifically for Use within posturemax® seats and backs.

The two pressure maps below clearly show how the posturemax® seat foam substantially reduces pressure resulting in improved posture and higher levels of comfort. The colour scale represents the pressure exerted on a seated body; yellow, amber and red indicating potential problems for the user.

vitafoam became the first fillings manufacturer to receive the prestigious Furniture Industry Research Association (F.I.R.A.) Ergonomic Excellence Award for its Reflexion pressure relief foam. At an award ceremony held at the House of Lords, Chris Rose, Reflexion Product Manager, received the award on behalf of Vitafoam for this outstanding new product.

Since its launch to the market some 18 months ago, Reflexion has delivered real benefits to consumers by offering improved weight dispersion. It comprises two distinct layers that perform different yet equally important functions. The upper layer of viscoelastic foam responds to body heat and reflects the body's contours, while the supporting layer of Reflex foam provides support and flexibility. It required two years of development and testing to achieve the specific ratio between the layers to gain optimum pressure dispersion.

The Ergonomic Excellence Award was presented following extensive testing conducted by Levent Caglar, Senior Ergonomist for F.I.R.A. Field tests involving a cross section of the demographic profile of the population proved conclusively that consumers found Reflexion the most ergonomic seating foam.

Pressure mapping results confirmed that Reflexion offered improved weight dispersion. The results of these trials and tests have so impressed the F.I.R.A. judging panel that a new industry standard is now being considered.

This is the latest in a series of accolades that this product has achieved. In clinical tests performed earlier this year, the evidence for the benefits of Reflexion was so conclusive that a report was published in the British Journal of Nursing. Reflexion has also gained the British Contract Furnishing Association Approved Product Award.

Speaking about the F.I.R.A. Ergonomic Excellence Award, Chris Rose said 'Since its launch to the market Reflexion has been very well received. It offers improved posture and ergonomic stability and can be used in office seating, healthcare seating, wheelchairs and mattresses.'

For additional information visit our website www.vitafoam.co.uk  or contact Chris Rose
Tel: +44(0)1494 521 421
 Fax: +44( 0)1494 465 812
email: crose@vitafoam.co.uk

When utilising the recline function the back and seat can be set to follow the users movements in free float mode or locked in one of 5 positions. This function includes a safety anti shock feature, preventing release of the mechanism when either the user is leaning hard back into the chair or sitting forward away from the backrest.

The recline tension can be adjusted to suit different body weights by turning a handwheel under the front of the seat. The overall height of the chair is adjusted by a lever on the mechanism. All adjustments can be made whilst sat in the chair.

Back Height Adjustment
The facility to adjust the back height is essential for correct vertical positioning of the lumbar support.

Posturemax® allows the user to do this from the seated position simply by lifting the back upwards a step at a time. When the back passes the top setting it can then be dropped back to its start position.

Adjustable Lumbar - Single Air Cell
All posturemax® swivel chairs have adjustable lumbar support. Positioned within the back structure is an air cell which is inflated by a hand bulb that hangs below the seat.

The user should make this adjustment whilst seated to achieve optimum lumbar support.

Air is released by a button on the inflator bulb.

For the ultimate in user comfort posturemax® operator chairs can be specified with the unique variable contour back system. Similar in function to the adjustable lumbar, the system consists of three inflatable air cells positioned in, above and below the lumbar region.

Whilst seated, the user fully inflates the cells using the bulb and then releases the air from each cell individually via the buttons located at the bottom of the back. By this process the user can alter the contour of the back precisely to their own needs.

Adjustable head and neck support
The posturemax® head and neck support helps to relieve tension by supporting the head from below. It contains a high grade, soft feel foam and is tilt adjustable to suit the user.

Product Features

Seat Height Adjustment

Controlled by the lever on the front right hand side of the chair. Lift the lever and the chair will rise or if sitting the chair will lower.

Product Features

Seat Depth Adjustment

To further increase the adjustability and comfort of the posturemax® operator chairs they can be specified with a seat slider. Operated by a button under the side of the seat, this facilitates the forward adjustment of the seat by up to 50mm, especially important for the taller individual.

Product Features

Seat Tilt Adjustment

This inclination of the seat raises the users pelvis encouraging the spine to assume its natural ‘S’ curve.

The unique posturemax® four ways adjustable arm and wrist supports perform a vital role in reducing tension and fatigue. They adjust for width and height to support the arm and relieve shoulder strain. In addition the pad can be moved forwards and angled inwards to support the wrist for keyboard use, reducing the potential for R.S.I.

Arms
posturemax® fixed arms are of a rigid steel construction in black epoxy or optional chrome finish and with a soft upholstered or optional polished wooden pad.