Description
The Spex Classic Standard Contour is a wheelchair seat cushion on an adjustable positioning base. Spex builds it for people with moderate to severe positioning and pressure needs, and contours the shape by placing pads in the base cell system, under the foam layers, so the top surface does not bottom out.
The cushion carries a gel foam ischial well and, from 16 in wide, a coccyx channel. An occupational therapist or physiotherapist sets the contouring in a seating assessment. The foam cushion range has the other Spex shapes.
Who is it for?
Spex aims it at users with changing postural needs, postures that need correction or control, and tight hamstrings. It is the standard depth version of the range, with High Contour and SuperHigh Contour for deeper shaping.
Which size fits the chair?
Width bands are 8-10 in at 2 in high, 11-15 in at 2.5 in, 16-17 in at 2.75 in and 18-20 in at 3 in. Depths run from 8-9 in to 21-24 in, and the deeper cushions carry more contouring: 2 rows of thigh pads at 8-9 in deep, up to 6 rows at 21-24 in.
Non-standard and custom sizes are made on request, so send us the seat measurements.
How is it built?
The base holds contouring pads and removable trochanter supports for obliquity or hip flexion, with a 30 mm trough height. The ischial well insert can be half inch gel foam, 1 in soft gel foam or Supracor. Spex says the well spreads pressure under the pelvis and reduces shear in sensitive areas.
Covers, care and returns
The cushion comes with a washable spacer outer cover and an inner incontinence cover, and spare covers come in nine colours. Spex prints no washing temperature or drying instruction. A used cushion, or one that has touched the skin, is not returnable. Read the return policy.
Delivery and service
We fit and set the contouring at delivery through a wheelchair configuration. Book a free home assessment if the chair should be seen at home, and our service team looks after what we sell.
Funding
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Frequently asked questions
How is the contouring set?
Pads are placed in the base cell system under the foam, so the surface above them stays level.
What does the ischial well hold?
Half inch gel foam, 1 in soft gel foam or Supracor, chosen in the assessment.
From which width is the coccyx channel fitted?
Sizes 16 in wide and above carry the coccyx channel.
Can the cushion be made to a custom shape?
Yes. Non-standard sizes and custom ischial wells are made on request.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 200 lb (90 kg) in widths 8 to 15 in; 350 lb (160 kg) in widths 16 to 20 in
- Product weight
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) at 16 x 16 in
- Seat width
- Width bands 8-10, 11-15, 16-17 and 18-20 in
- Seat depth
- Depth bands 8-9 in to 21-24 in; the deeper the cushion, the more contouring pads it carries
- Cushion height
- 2 in at 8-10 in wide, 2.5 in at 11-15 in, 2.75 in at 16-17 in, 3 in at 18-20 in
- Construction
- Gel foam ischial well; adjustable base cell system with 10 mm contouring pads; removable trochanter supports
- Cover
- Washable spacer fabric outer cover with an inner incontinence cover
- Adjustments
- Contouring pads placed in the base cell system; trough height 30 mm
- Custom sizes
- Non-standard and custom sizes on request; custom ischial wells available
- Warranty
- 24 months from purchase; covers the outer cover, incontinence cover, foam unit and positioning base
- Product type
- Contoured wheelchair seat cushion on an adjustable positioning base
- Use category
- Positioning and skin protection
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.
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.
