Varilite Cushions

Andy C · 10-09-2001, 05:27 AM

I was a Jay user for 11 years, but now I have discovered Varilite.

I had a new chair built with lightweight titanium frame so I thought I'd look around at some lightweight cushions also. I tried lots, gel, air, foam, and then my dealer suggested Varilite as he used them (my dealer is paraplegic). Varilite is a mixture of air and foam of different densities. When off the cushion you open a valve and it self-inflates, sit on the cushion and open the valve slightly so the cushion takes your shape.

These things are very light, give good support (I'm a C5/6) and a pressure test showed it actually gave more relief than my Jay (J2).

Their website for the curious is http://www.varilite.com/ - and no, I'm not a rep, just an impressed customer!

To reply to me via email, replace 'spambucket' with 'andy'.

Andy C · 10-09-2001, 05:29 AM

Ack! The above post was meant to be a follow-up to the 'Gel Filled Seat Cushions' thread !!

To reply to me via email, replace 'spambucket' with 'andy'.

SCI-Nurse · 10-09-2001, 05:45 AM

As stated before, there is no one cushion that is right for everyone, and there is no cushion alone that will prevent pressure ulcers if the person does not otherwise properly take care of their skin (daily inspection, weight shifts, weight control, proper transfers, proper positioning, proper diet, etc.).

This can be a good cushion for some, but not for others. Whenever possible, cushions should be prescribed based on computerized interface pressure readings on various cushions, combined with a seating and posture evaluation by an experienced therapist.

(KLD)

10-09-2001, 05:27 AM	#1
Andy C Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Farnborough, UK Posts: 93	Varilite Cushions I was a Jay user for 11 years, but now I have discovered Varilite. I had a new chair built with lightweight titanium frame so I thought I'd look around at some lightweight cushions also. I tried lots, gel, air, foam, and then my dealer suggested Varilite as he used them (my dealer is paraplegic). Varilite is a mixture of air and foam of different densities. When off the cushion you open a valve and it self-inflates, sit on the cushion and open the valve slightly so the cushion takes your shape. These things are very light, give good support (I'm a C5/6) and a pressure test showed it actually gave more relief than my Jay (J2). Their website for the curious is http://www.varilite.com/ - and no, I'm not a rep, just an impressed customer! To reply to me via email, replace 'spambucket' with 'andy'.

10-09-2001, 05:29 AM	#2
Andy C Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Farnborough, UK Posts: 93	Ooops! Ack! The above post was meant to be a follow-up to the 'Gel Filled Seat Cushions' thread !! To reply to me via email, replace 'spambucket' with 'andy'.

10-09-2001, 05:45 AM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,361	Cushions As stated before, there is no one cushion that is right for everyone, and there is no cushion alone that will prevent pressure ulcers if the person does not otherwise properly take care of their skin (daily inspection, weight shifts, weight control, proper transfers, proper positioning, proper diet, etc.). This can be a good cushion for some, but not for others. Whenever possible, cushions should be prescribed based on computerized interface pressure readings on various cushions, combined with a seating and posture evaluation by an experienced therapist. (KLD)

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