Seat Wedges

What they do and how to choose

Seat wedges are shaped foam cushions which are designed for use on office chairs, dining chairs or car seats to open the angle between body and upper leg. Sitting with the legs at 90° or less to the body causes strain in the hip joint. This is relieved by a backward rotation of the pelvis. This in turn flattens out the natural inward curve (lordosis) of the lumbar spine, putting increased pressure on the inner serfaces of the lumbar disks in particular. Seat wedges can help to reduce this problem by encoraging a more open angle between body and upper leg.

Diagram showing where seat wedges are commonly used

Seat wedges come in a variety of sizes, angles and foam densities. 8° or 9° wedges are the most commonly supplied, particularly for cars and upright chairs. Wedges which are greater than about 9°, particularly on dining or office chairs, tend to make sitting uncomfortable because of the tendency to slide forwards off the seat.

Other seat cushions are available for a variety of purposes, mainly pressure relief. We can supply a selection of cushions of this type with assorted cutouts for specific zones of relief, such as the coccyx, perineum or for post-natal use.

Dimensions for each seat wedge are W (width side to side), D (depth from front to back) and T (maximum thickness at the back of the wedge or the thickness of flat cushions).

Putnam 8° Wedge

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Putnam 8° wedge

The 8° wedge is the most popular of the wedges that we supply. The rounded back corners make it ideal for car seat use. Very hard wearing velour upholstery in black, grey and some variations as well.

Product Code: 4211.02

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:36cm; Max T:7cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £30.00

Price ex VAT: £25.00

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Putnam 8° Coccyx Relief Wedge

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Side view of the Putnam 8° coccyx relief wedge in a car seat Putnam 8 degree coccyx relief wedgePutnam 8 degree coccyx relief wedge
Putnam 8° coccyx relief wedge

The coccyx relief version of the 8° wedge above features a pressure relief channel. The rounded back corners make it ideal for car seat use. Very hard wearing velour upholstery in black, grey and some variations.

Product Code: 4211.03

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:36cm; Max T:7cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £30.00

Price ex VAT: £25.00

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Putnam 11° Wedge

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Side view of the Putnam 8° coccyx relief wedge in a car seat Putnam 11 degree wedgePutnam 11 degree wedge
Putnam 11° wedge

The 11° wedge is a slightly steeper version of the 8° wedge above, again with rounded back corners. Suitable for car seats where the seat cushion has sagged, is very steeply inclined back, or for drivers of shorter stature. Very hard wearing velour upholstery in black, grey and some variations.

Product Code: 4211.04

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:36cm; Max T:10cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £35.50

Price ex VAT: £29.58

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Putnam 11° Coccyx Relief Wedge

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Side view of the Putnam 11° wedge in a car seat Putnam 11 degree wedgePutnam 11 degree wedge
Putnam 11° coccyx relief wedge

The coccyx relief version of the 11° wedge above features a pressure relief channel. The rounded back corners make it ideal for car seat use. Very hard wearing velour upholstery in black, grey and some variations.

Product Code: 4211.05

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:36cm; Max T:10cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £35.50

Price ex VAT: £29.58

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

BRU 9° Wedge

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Side view of the BRU 9° wedge in a car seat BRU 9 degree wedgeBRU 9 degree wedge
BRU 9° wedge

A budget 9° wedge in a zipped, stretch polyester cover. A good starter wedge. Not as durable as the Putnam wedges above but a good all rounder. The back corners are square but as the cover is zipped, you can always trim the foam to fit into your car seats better. Only available in black.

Product Code: 4211.15

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:37cm; Max T:8cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £20.00

Price ex VAT: £16.67

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

BRU 12° Wedge

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Side view of the BRU 12° wedge in a car seat BRU 12 degree wedgeBRU 12 degree wedge
BRU 12° wedge

A slightly steeper version of the 9° wedge. Often too steep for car seats unless the seat cushion has sagged, is very steeply inclined back, or for drivers of shorter stature. Zipped, black, stretch polyester cover only.

Product Code: 4211.16

Dimensions: W:37cm; D:37cm; Max T:10cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £20.00

Price ex VAT: £16.67

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Tempur Seat Cushion

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Tempur Seat Cushion

A firm, viscoelastic, flat seat cushion with a tapered front edge. Good for heavier body weights to relieve pressure whilst sitting on firm seating. Can be used in cars but is generally better suited for chair use. Only available in dark blue.

Product Code: 4214.01

Dimensions: W:40cm; D:40cm; T:5cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £60.00

Price ex VAT: £50.00

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Putnam Sero Pressure Standard Cushion

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Standard Sero Pressure Cushion foam shape

A range of pressure relief cushions, available as this standard, non cut-out version or with a variety of cut-outs (see below) to cater for different pressure problems. Zipped, mid blue or black, stretch polyester cover.

Product Codes

Standard Sero Cushion: 4211.07

Dimensions: W:41cm; D:42.5cm; T:7.5cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £24.00

Price ex VAT: £20.00

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

Putnam Sero Pressure Cut-Out Cushions

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Bony Parts Sero Cushion - pressure relief on Ischial Tuberosities

A range of pressure relief cushions, available as a standard non cut-out version (see above) or with a variety of cut-outs to cater for different pressure problems. Zipped, mid blue or black, stretch polyester cover.

Product Codes

Coccyx Sero Cushion: 4211.08
Dr Huff Sero Cushion: 4211.09
Bonyparts Sero Cushion: 4211.10

Dimensions: W:41cm; D:42.5cm; T:7.5cm

Price inc VAT @ 20%: £25.50

Price ex VAT: £21.25

To order or for more information call  01752 893414

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