Description
The Spex SuperShape is a wheelchair back support contoured to the user with a triple layered cube cell system. Cells are padded on the spot, as often as needed, so the surface follows a changing posture without a new shell.
Who is it for?
Spex describes the SuperShape for complex postural needs: spinal or trunk asymmetries, protruding skeletal prominences, and users who risk skin breakdown or need deeper immersion. Other backs are in the wheelchair backrest range.
Which size fits the chair?
Widths run from 10 to 20 in in 1 in steps, and heights from 12 to 23 in. The taller heights start at 16 in wide. Spex prints a code per combination; 16 x 18 in is 1256-1618-0SS.
Capacity is 200 lb (90 kg) in widths 10 to 15 in and 300 lb (136 kg) in 16 to 20 in. Spex raises those figures to 300 lb and 400 lb with the Heavy-Duty brackets.
How is it built?
The contouring substrate is a triple layer of cube cells in padded pockets. A pressure reducing foam layer sits under an expansion fabric surface, and wedges are zipped inside. The shell is 10 cm (3.9 in) thick before contouring.
How does it mount on the wheelchair?
Spex offers Single, Dual, Heavy-Duty Quad, Quad Fixed and Direct Mount hardware, with Cane Mount and DeepContour bracket upgrades. Angle, depth and height adjust on the chair. Spex says the back fits virtually any frame and names the Quickie 2, Q500M, TA iQ and TDX SP.
Covers and care
The cover is breathable and washable, and Spex sells nine colours. The incontinence cover is separate. The maker prints no washing temperature, so we state none. A used back support is not returnable; read the return policy.
Funding
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Delivery and service
We set the contouring up at delivery through a wheelchair configuration. Book a free home assessment at home, and our service team looks after what we sell.
Frequently asked questions
How is the contouring changed?
Padding is added to or removed from the cube cells in the padded pockets, on the spot, and it can be redone as needs change.
Does the cover come in other colours?
Yes. Spex lists nine: Granite Grey, Ocean Blue, Royal Purple, Calypso Pink, Chilli Red, Mango Orange, Bumblebee Yellow, Leaf Green and Black.
What mounting hardware does it need?
Spex sells Single, Dual, Heavy-Duty Quad, Quad Fixed and Direct Mount hardware. Capacity above 300 lb needs the Heavy-Duty brackets.
What does the warranty cover?
Spex gives 24 months from purchase on the outer cover, foam unit and hardware. Punctures, tears and burns are excluded.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 200 lb (90 kg) in widths 10-15 in; 300 lb (136 kg) in widths 16-20 in; 300 lb and 400 lb with Heavy-Duty brackets
- Sizes
- Width x height from 10-20 in by 12-23 in; Spex prints a code for each combination, 16 x 18 in is 1256-1618-0SS
- Construction
- Triple-layered cube contouring cells in padded pockets, a pressure reducing foam surface layer and zipped in positioning wedges; 10 cm thick before contouring
- Cover
- Breathable washable outer cover in nine colours, with expansion fabric at the contact surface; incontinence cover is a separate item
- Adjustments
- Angle, depth and height adjust on the chair, and the contouring is changed on the spot as often as needed
- Custom sizes
- The maker lists widths 10 to 20 in and does not publish a custom size for this back
- Back width
- 10 to 20 in, in 1 in steps
- Back height
- 12 to 23 in; the taller heights are not offered in every width
- Lateral support
- Not built in; Spex laterals, head supports, harness guides and hip belts fit the same shell
- Mounting hardware
- Spex Single, Dual, Heavy-Duty Quad, Quad Fixed and Direct Mount hardware; Cane Mount and DeepContour bracket upgrades
- Fits wheelchair widths
- Fits virtually any frame; Spex names the Quickie 2, Q500M, TA iQ and TDX SP
- Available colours
- Nine cover colours: Granite Grey, Ocean Blue, Royal Purple, Calypso Pink, Chilli Red, Mango Orange, Bumblebee Yellow, Leaf Green and Black
- Warranty
- 24 months from purchase, covering the outer cover, foam unit and hardware; punctures, tears and burns are excluded
- Product type
- Wheelchair back support with a cube cell contouring system
- Use category
- Complex postural needs; the maker describes positioning and pressure care
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.
