Whether they are designed for people who are less active, frail or living high or regular muscular atrophy, wheelchair cushions designed by Positech Innovation in Canada meet the specific needs of people with reduced mobility. 

Our company believes that attention to detail is paramount, and we understand the importance of having the right cushion for your wheelchair.

Indeed, life in a wheelchair can present many mobility challenges, but it is still possible to be active and comfortable with the right equipment and good practices.

The choice of a good cushion is an essential factor in ensuring the comfort and health of a wheelchair user. Wheelchair cushions are not just accessories : they are crucial to the quality of life of wheelchair users.

You will learn the importance of a good wheelchair cushion and better understand how it can improve your well-being and mobility below. 

Wheelchair Cushions : The importance of comfort

Comfort is a key feature for everyone, but it is particularly important for wheelchair users. Sitting in a wheelchair for many hours puts considerable pressure on the body, and this can unfortunataly lead to pain and health problems. 

Nos coussins pour chaises roulantes assurent une meilleure répartition des zones de pression du bassin (ischions, coccyx, trochanters). Un bon coussin, bien adapté pour vous, peut ainsi améliorer votre confort et prévenir les douleurs et les ulcères de pression

Coussin pour chaise roulante : La prévention des ulcères de pression (escarres)

Also known as pressure ulcers, pressure sores are a real problem for wheelchair users. These painful sores usally develop as a result of constant pressure exerted on certain parts of the body, in particular the ischium, coccyx and trochanters. 

Our wheelchair cushions are specially designed to reduce pressure in these critical areas by redistributing body weight. 

A good cushion can thus play a vital role in preventing pressure sores, which is essential to avoid the development of problematic issues for wheelchair users. 

Wheelchair Cushions : improving posture 

Maintaining proper posture is crucial given that many health problems are linked to poor posture. Positech Wheelchair cushions are designed to support the body's natural sitting posture.

They provide lumbar support and keep the spine in its natural position. In addition to improving comfort, good posture can also prevent chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems in the long term. 

Key Features of our Wheelchair Cushions

• Quality materials : Seat cushion covers must be made from quality materials (polyurethane foam, viscose, gel or air cell materials) to withstand daily user. Thay must also retain their supportive properties over a long period of time, i.e. their entire service life.

• Appropriate size and shape : The cushion must be matched to the size of the wheelchair and the user for optimum fit. In addition to offering several standard sizes, Positech can custom design your cushion according to your required dimensions.

• Easy to clean : For proper hygiene, the cushion cover should be hand-washed and laid out to properly dry. Never dry clean or iron a cushion cover.

Wheelchair Cushions : Customization to meet individual needs

Finally, it is important to note that every wheelchair user has specific needs in terms of comfort and support. This is why Positech offers a range of products, including cushions. Each cushion its own advantages. 

All of our cushions easily allow for customizable covers (streatchable and waterproof, anti-slip, recovery 5, etc.), enabling you to add pelvic support components and benefit from a made-to-measure size.

Positech's cushion range is shown below. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you be unsure of the best model for your patient. We will be able to advise you both quickly and sensibly. 

The Stopus Wheelchair Cushion

The Stopus

offers optimal comfort and safety. The Stopus caters to a wide range of customers, whatever their needs or age group. Made from a molded viscoealastic polyurethane foam base, it fits perfectly against the user's body and is excellent for limiting pelvic slippage thanks to its anti-slip cover. 


Extremely comfortable, this cushion ensures excellent distribution of the pelvic pressure zones. Customizable options including a gel plate, pelvic and abbuctor stabilizers and the integration of an abductor stop, may also be added according to customer needs.

The Relief Zen Wheelchair Cuhsion 

Also aimed at a diverse clientele, the Relief Zen  provides a more distribution of the pelvic pressure zones and allows for greater stability. This lightweight, easy-care cushion is designed to support weights of up to 300 lbs.

The harmonization of ischial relief with the cushion's support foam ensures maximal short-, medium-and long-terme comfort for the user. Maide in Quebec, this cushion is designed with multiples firm layers at the base of the product, complemented by dispersion foam and comfort foam. 

The Relief Plus Wheelchair Cushion

Recommended for a maximum weight of 180 pounds, the Relief Plus has been created and designed with a less active clientele in mind. This cushion shares many similarities with the Relief Zen in terms of composition, pressure zone distribution, prevention and overall user stability.

It helps protect the epidermis, which may be thinned as a result of muscle weakening and/or bone protrusion.

The Relief Aire Wheelchair Cushion 

With the aim of reducing the shear effect, the Relief Aire is intended for customers with fragile skin. Its various features aid in preventing wounds and pressure sores. indeed, this products is designed with an air cushion and a molded polyurethane foam base.

Its unique design ensures that there are no pressure points between the foam and the insert and offers excellent stability for the ischium, coccyx and trochanters. This cushion is also designed to support a maximum weight of 300 lbs. 

The Cirrus Wheelchair Cushion

The Cirrus has been expressly designed for customers who deal with substantial muscle atrophy on a daily basis. Providing comfort and support, the Cirrus features a unique honeycomb gel design.

Indeed, our unique honeycomb technology is positioned to adapt to the user's body and provide optimum support for the ischio-sacral region. This provides good ischium and sacrum immersion while limiting slippage and optimizing comfort and stability for the user. The shape of the honeycomb gel ensures maximum air circulation while the gel itself provides good elasticuty, preventing skin irritation.

Finally, this product features a stretchy, waterproof polyester cover that is also germ resistant the entire product is very easy to care for and can be easily washed thanks to the addition of a zipper.

The Multi/Multi Gel

Multi is designed to meet a wider range of needs, as its versatility allows the cushion to be positioned on any side, and its effectiveness will remain the same. Multi is a relief-free (« flat ») cushion, si it can meet the needs of users with few pelvic problems.  

Multi Gel is composed of a sheet of honeycomb gel. This cushion is excellent for reducing the effect of shearing on the user. Multi Gel provides comfort and versatility for users muscular atrophy.

The Positech innovation family is proud to have been at the forefront of its industry for nearly a quarter of a century, introducing entirely Canadian-made products that improve user's quality of live by improving their posture.

Comprised of approximately fifteen employees, the Positech Innovation team created customizable, adjustable and modular postural products that adapt to user's changing physical condition over time.

Do you have any needs or questions?  Contact us today.