Description
The Span-America Geo-Wave is a full length foam cushion that pads a high backed chair from the seat to the headrest. Its maker cuts the top into segmented fins set in three zoned orientations, a design Span-America builds for the shearing that reclining causes in institutional seating. It is also thicker at the lumbar area and under the thighs.
Who it suits
- People who spend long periods in a geri-chair, recliner or another high backed institutional chair.
- Anyone who slides forward when the chair is reclined: the thicker lumbar and thigh areas counter that.
- Chairs up to 300 lbs (136 kg), or 500 lbs (227 kg) on the 28 in version.
Will it fit your chair?
- This cushion is 68 in (173 cm) long, so it suits a full length high backed chair, not a wheelchair seat.
- Pick the width to match the chair: 18 in, 22 in or 28 in, all 68 in long. Each maker item number is in the specs.
- Elastic straps at the head, the torso and the foot hold it to the chair. Check they reach your chair's frame.
Living with it
- The cover wipes clean and has a non-skid backing, so it stays put on the chair.
- Under the fins it is a foam cushion. There is no gel and no air, so it needs no pump and nothing to refill.
- The maker also sells a shorter 34 in version, the Short-Wave, for wheelchair seats.
Compare
A J2 Deep Contour holds the pelvis in place on a wheelchair seat. A Geo-Matrix Hybrid adds gel to a contoured base. For a plain foam seat, see our foam cushions. Browse all wheelchair cushions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the fins for?
The maker cuts the surface into fins set in three zoned orientations, to reduce the shearing that reclining causes.
Which kind of chair does it go on?
A high backed one. It is 68 in long and pads the whole chair, not a wheelchair seat. The Short-Wave is the wheelchair version.
How does it attach to the chair?
It fastens with elastic straps: one at the head, one behind the torso and one at the foot.
Does anything need to be pumped or refilled?
No. It is foam with no gel or air, so there is nothing to pump or refill.
Funding help for a seating cushion in Ontario
Depending on the person's needs and assessment, funding may be available for mobility equipment in Ontario. Our team works with funding programs every week and can point you to the right route before you buy. See our funding guide or call (905) 798-1853.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 300 lbs (136 kg) on the 18" and 22" widths; 500 lbs (227 kg) on the 28" width
- Sizes
- Three widths, all 68" long: WAVE-01, WAVE22-01 and WAVE28-01
- Construction
- Foam wave profile cushion with the maker's cut segmented fin surface, no gel and no air
- Cover
- Wipe-clean, non-skid cover with three elastic hook and loop straps at head, torso and foot
- Cover care
- Wipe clean
- Width
- 18", 22" and 28" (45.5, 56 and 71 cm)
- Length
- 68" (173 cm), full chair length from seat to headrest
- Profile
- Segmented fins in three zoned orientations; thicker at the lumbar area and under the thighs
- Warranty
- 18 months
- Product type
- Full length foam wave profile cushion for high backed chairs, supplied with its wipe-clean non-skid cover
- Use category
- Institutional seating; the maker builds the fins for the shearing that reclining causes
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
1 year on parts.
Read the warranty and service policy for the full terms.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
