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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jonah Shin | Posted under Consumer Electronics
8 Materials Used In Office Chairs
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LeatherExecutive leather office chairs are expensive, however they will last an eternity so you do get your moneys worth out of them. Leather chairs are impressive adding a degree of sophistication and expertise to the room. They are large and comfortable with plenty of room to move freely, most have a reclining back and or a rocker. Just as there name suggests, they are a perfect addition to an executives office or a managers office. They are not a good choice for someone who needs to work at a computer or desk all day long. They are normally too low and too bulk to pull up close to the work area or keyboard. Leather also sweets making it uncomfortable if you are sitting in it all day. VinylThe vinyl office chair is often referred to as the poor mans leather chair. A better referral might be the smart mans chair. A vinyl office chair is considerably cheaper than leather, and with the advancements in materials it can be very difficult to tell the difference between a high quality vinyl chair and a leather chair. The new vinyls will also provide years of use. Vinyl office chairs come in a variety of styles from executive to secretary. Providing the correct style of chair is chosen they are acceptable for most office functions. The biggest disadvantage is vinyl sweets so they can become uncomfortable if you must sit in the chair all day. Pellicle or meshThese chairs are fairly new to the market and a becoming quite popular due to their friendly ergonomic design. They have a very distinctive and fashionable look to them, making them stand out from the average office chair. But more importantly the features they offer are second to none. The shape adapts to comfortably fit any body size or shape, and there comfortable to sit in all day long. Completely adjustable correctly supporting the lower back and lower torso, as well as the elbows and arms. The mesh allows for maximum breathing and comfort. No sticking to this chair or excessive sweating. The natural tilt of the chair allows for natural non restrictive movement. They are an excellent choice for general office work, meetings, or all day computer work. Acrylic or plasticThe plastic or acrylic office chair is generally a molded chair, and often referred to as a student chair. They are light weight and easy to move, and the molded body is nicely contoured providing good support for short term use. Although these chairs are very cheap and very durable, they are not recommended for any extended use. They offer minimal ergonomic features and no padding or support. Thus they become uncomfortable very quickly. Memory foamMemory form is fairly new and a welcome addition to the market. It creates the ultimate office chair. It's rather like having a chair with a brain. Memory foam is an open celled vicoelastic material that is built into the seat and back of the chair. It reacts to your body heat and weight to automatically contour itself to fit the curve of your body. It reduces pressure on the pressure points so it is able to provide comfort for long periods of time. It is an excellent choice for all office work. WoodenRemember the old wooden desk chair, nice and solid, usually built from quality wood such as oak. A beautiful piece of furniture they were, but there time has come and gone. Very seldom will you find a person working at a computer all day long seated in a wooden chair. They have nothing ergonomic to offer other than a solid back support. No padding, no adjustments, no lumbar support. These chairs make a nice addition to the conference room, but they are not recommended for daily office work. FabricFabric chairs are by far the most common type of chair seen in an office environment. With the exception of the low end poorly built ones, they are a good choice for the office offering plenty of ergonomic features such as adjustable height, tilt seating, lumbar support, and adjustable arm rests. What you need to watch for is the material type. Chose a natural fabric that breathes so that excess sweating does not occur. When purchasing office furniture it's easy to focus on style rather than functionality. If you want happy and healthy workers match the ergonomic features of your office chairs for with the work that will be done. Ergonomics and style can go hand in hand, so choose your office chairs wisely! About The Author: Jonah Shin has been working in the furniture industry for more than 15 years and has experience in office furtniture. Visit Jonah's office chair website, http://www.office-chair-now.com , to learn more about office chairs. |
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