Choosing the Best Seat Cushion

What to Consider When Choosing Your Seat Cushion

Below, you can find all of the top factors you should consider when buying a seat cushion.

Functionality

While all of our seat cushions and back supports enhance comfort, each one is thoughtfully engineered to target specific needs and relieve common sources of discomfort. Refer to the comparison chart at the top of the page for a quick overview of each cushion’s unique benefits and intended use.

Comfort & Mild Pressure Relief

A cushion that provides comfort and mild pressure relief will reduce discomfort from hard or unergonomic seating. If you spend extended periods of time sitting at home, work, or while travelling this type of cushion can prevent pressure build up at the tailbone, hips, and thighs. Choose from our variety of cushions designed for comfort and mild pressure relief with either foam, gel, or air interiors.

The Gel Wheelchair Cushion and Honeycomb Gel Seat Cushion are customer favorites for comfort.

Alternating Pressure Relief

If you’re at risk of developing pressure sores or already have limited mobility that requires extended periods of sitting. Alternating pressure cushions ( like this one ) actively shift pressure between different areas of the body by inflating and deflating internal air cells on a timed cycle. This continuous redistribution of weight helps improve circulation and reduce skin breakdown.

Alignment & Posture

A seat cushion designed for alignment or proper posture is ideal for individuals who experience back pain, poor sitting habits, or spend long hours seated at a desk, in a car, or in a wheelchair. By helping maintain a healthy sitting position throughout the day, this type of cushion encourages correct pelvic tilt and spinal alignment. If you’re looking for help with your sitting posture, try the Full Lumbar Support.

Coccyx Relief

Our Coccyx Seat Cushion was designed to remove pressure off the spine and tailbone. Its unique contoured ergonomic shape features a U‑shaped cut-out that prevents direct contact with the tailbone, reducing aching and discomfort. This cushion is ideal for individuals who suffer from tailbone pain, sciatica, herniated discs, or lower-back discomfort.

Transfer Aid

Specifically designed seat cushions can provide both comfort and transfer assistance for those who may have limited mobility. These cushions either provide leverage for standing or rotation that can also be beneficial for caregivers. Check out our Easy Rise Cushion and our Swivel Gel Seat Cushion for transfer assistance.

Interior Material

High-Density Foam

Our Gel Seat Cushion, Foldable Wheelchair Cushion, Easy Rise Cushion, Lumbar Roll, and Back Cushion incorporate high-density foam. This high quality material is perfect for reducing strain on pressure points, evenly distributing your weight across its surface, and promoting better posture support. It’s also durable and able to retain its shape over extended use.

Memory Foam

You’ll find memory foam interiors inside our Full Lumbar Cushion, Coccyx, and Gel Swivel Cushion. This material is known for providing pressure relief, comfort, and support. It conforms to the body’s shape and helps to evenly distribute weight in areas like the tailbone, hips, and lower back. By doing so it effectively aligns the spine and improves posture.

PU Foam

PU Foam is favored by its soft and lightweight construction. It offers basic comfort that enhances seating comfort for short to medium-duration use. It is moisture resistance and a practical choice for seat cushions. 

Check out our Standard Wheelchair Cushion or Easy Clean Wheelchair Cushion if this is what you are looking for.

Liquid Gel

The Gel Seat Cushion includes a layer of liquid gel for added cushioning. Combined with layers of high density foam, this fluid material helps the cushion contour to your body for soft support. It also helps keep the region cool and comfortable over long periods.

Silicone Gel

Our Honeycomb Gel Seat Cushion has its own specialized design, and is composed of 100% open-cell gel, which is ideal for easing pressure points and allowing air circulation. Its compact and flexible shape makes it easy to store or travel with, letting you take pressure off your spine when you need to.

Air

PP Fill

PP fill is best suited for products that need to be lightweight, water-resistant, and easy to maintain. It provides a plush, pillow-like feel, is durable, moisture-resistant, and hypoallergenic. You’ll find this material inside our Full Wheelchair Cushion, covering the back, seat, and armrests for complete coverage and comfort.

Exterior Material

Learn more about the 3 most common materials we use for the exterior covers on our seat cushions and back support.

Polyester

Polyester is one of the go-to exterior material for our layered support cushion because it provides a waterproof, spill-resistant barrier that holds up to daily wear and tear. Its smooth, breathable texture ensures long-lasting comfort, even with extended use.

Nylon

Nylon is water resistant, wicks away moisture, and remains durable over time. With its lightweight design this exterior material allows the cushion to stay breathable for all-day cooling, delivering fresh air and avoiding sweat build-up.

Breathable Mesh

An easy customer favorite, the mesh used for the exterior of our Honeycomb Gel, Air, Lumbar Roll, and both Full and Standard Lumbar seat cushions provides comfort and breathability for all-day use. The aerated mesh material allows heat to quickly dissipate and remain cool and dry. To clean, simply remove the cover from its cushion and wash it in the machine.

Non-Slip Base

Many of our seat cushions offer non-slip bottoms. This will help keep you and your cushion securely in place and is a good choice for long-term use.

Removable Cover

The majority of our seat cushion and back supports are designed with removable covers, making it easy to wash, remove stains, and keep your cushion smelling fresh over long term use.

Our seat cushions without a removable cover (like the Inflatable Lumbar and Inflatable Seat Cushion)  are still easy to clean. Just wipe down their water-resistant coatings with a wet cloth.

Weight & Portability

Staying comfortable while traveling can be made easier with features like a lightweight design, compact shape, and discreet travel handle. Our inflatable seat cushions can collapse to a small size and fit into a bag for easy access.

If you’re looking for long term use and don’t plan on moving it from chair to chair, go with a heavier design, like our Gel Seat Cushion. The added weight keeps in firmly in place in your seat and won’t slip around.

Our Recommendations for... 

Still unsure of the best seat cushion for your needs? Read on to discover some of the most common reasons for needing a seat cushion, and see our top suggestions for each.

Best Seat Cushion for Back Pain

Back pain can be debilitating, but the right cushion will make all the difference to your symptoms. For most back problems, our Gel Seat Cushion is firm yet comfortable, and relieves pressure on the spine and tailbone. For lower back, specifically, our lumbar support pillow is another good option with a combination of high-density foam and binder board for the support you need.

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Best Seat Cushion for Pressure Relief

For individuals requiring pressure relief to prevent or heal sores, the Full Alternating Wheelchair Cushion is an excellent choice. Designed to actively reduce pressure buildup, its alternating air cells will inflate and deflate on a cycle to continuously redistribute weight, minimizing the risk of pressure sores. Ideal for those with limited mobility or who spend extended time seated, it provides both targeted support and lasting comfort. You can also try the Alternating Seat Cushion which provides the same functionality. Both designs attach and fit comfortably to wheelchairs.

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Best Gel Cushion for Wheelchairs

Our Standard Wheelchair Cushion is a great choice that helps reduce pressure off the back, tailbones, and hips. We also recommend the Gel Wheelchair Cushion because it retains its shape over long periods while providing unparalleled comfort. It is available in three standard wheelchair sizes, making it easy to get a good fit.

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Best Pillow for Coccyx or Tailbone Pain

To alleviate coccyx tailbone pain, our Coccyx Seat Cushion is designed to evenly distribute body weight over the base of the spine. It will also improve your posture, increase blood flow, and fit comfortably in most seats while offering durability.

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Best Back Support for Posture

The Full Lumbar Support or Lumbar Support Pillow can reduce existing back problems or prevent new ones from developing. They encourage healthy posture and support the natural curvature of the spine to address muscle, disk, and joint problems. Our versions have a high durability and retains its shape well, while fitting securely to the seat so it doesn’t interfere with your working day. If you need to take your cushion on the go, try our Lumbar Roll for added convenience.

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Best Seat Cushion for Limited Mobility

For anyone with limited mobility, our Easy Rise Cushion is an outstanding choice. Its high-density foam not only cradles your body and alleviates pressure points but also incorporates effortless stand-assist design, helping you to rise from chairs with minimal effort.

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Best Seat Cushion for Travel

A travel seat cushion provides the comfort and proper positioning in a compact design. These allow those who experience back, hip, and tailbone pain while sitting to find relief even on the go. Our Inflatable Seat Cushion and Inflatable Lumbar Support easily inflate and deflate, letting you store them in a purse, backpack, or their included travel bag. Less compact, but another great option is our Foldable Wheelchair Cushion which provides a high-density foam support.

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Best Seat Cushion for Car

The Lumbar Roll is perfect for use in the car, as it is comfortable, portable, and highly supportive. It encourages correct posture and spinal alignment, whether you are a driver or a passenger. Get the Ice Lumbar Roll for added cold therapy pain relief or simply added comfort on hot days.

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Best Airplane Seat Cushion

Keep comfortable on short or long-haul flights with our inflatable seat cushion. It is quick and easy to inflate, letting you tuck neatly into a purse or briefcase for on the go comfort. Regular travelers will benefit from a durable pillow that won’t snag or tear.

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