VICAIR
TECHNOLOGY
The best medium for pressure redistribution is air. Unfortunately,
there are a few drawbacks; air is unstable and it tends to leak.
Vicair solved these issues when they created Vicair SmartCells.
The unique Vicair air-technology, which uses the small air-filled
SmartCells, was developed in cooperation with the Amsterdam
Rehabilitation Centre. It was awarded the Grand Prix at the ‘Salon
des Inventions’ in Geneva, Switzerland. Vicair develops and produces
its product line in the Netherlands for customers all over the world.
Unique combination of skin protection and positioning When you
sit on a Vicair wheelchair cushion, you are supported by hundreds of
SmartCells. The layers of cells inside the cushion compartments
move with so little friction that the effect resembles the behaviour of
a viscous fluid, slowly adjusting to the shape of your body. Also,
because SmartCells deform individually, they conform to your body’s
contours. The result is superior pressure redistribution. On top of
this, the tetraeder-shape of the cells and the design of the cushion
compartments make the Vicair cushion ultra stable and prevent the
person sitting on it from sliding forward. As a result the cushion
reduces shear forces to a bare minimum and helps to create and
maintain an optimal, functional posture.
Ease of use
Vicair SmartCell cushions are extremely user-friendly. The well
balanced filling grade ensures that Vicair cushions are ready to use,
but if you prefer, you can adjust the cushions to your personal
positioning needs by adding or removing SmartCells. The cushion
requires hardly any maintenance; there is no need for a pump or any
other accessories and once the cushion is set up, it doesn’t require
daily monitoring. Not only are the Vicair wheelchair cushions
extremely comfortable, but they are incredibly lightweight: on
average weighing less than 0,8 kg each. This makes them the lightest
high performance wheelchair cushions available by far.
The Vicair cushion is always ready for use. Safe,
durable and low on maintenance.
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