Sitting doesn’t have to be a chore if you spend your workdays confined to an office chair, not if that chair supports your body. The stress you don’t need during your 9-to-5 is unneeded pain from an uncomfortable chair. A simple fix is adding the padded assistance of a seat cushion. Seat cushions are available in many different designs made with ergonomic shapes, memory foam, and breathable fabrics. Here are some of our favorites.
This cushion has all of the features you need. It has memory foam to keep you cushioned and gel to keep you cool. A non-skid bottom keeps it from slipping out from under you, and the zippered velour cover is machine washable. The built-in carrying handle lets you take it from home to car to office with ease.
For pure memory foam comfort, you can't beat this seat cushion from Everlasting Comfort. Memory foam molds to your body's contours as you sit, so you get more support. A non-skid gel bottom keeps it from slipping, and the soft cover is machine washable.
For one low price, you get a seat cushion plus a lumbar support pillow. Both are memory foam cushions with machine-washable covers. The seat cushion has a carrying handle and a non-skid bottom. The back cushion has straps to attach it to your office chair, breathable mesh in the cover, and a side pocket to hold your phone.
This 3-piece set includes a memory foam plus cooling gel in the seat and a lumbar support pillow. The best part is the waterproof outer cover so that you can take your seat cushion to outdoor sporting events.
Some people prefer a wedge shape, which puts less pressure on the thighs. This wedge still has a U-shaped cutout at the rear to suspend the tailbone and coccyx, a non-slip bottom keeps it in place, and the carrying handle makes it easily portable.
Measuring 19-by-17.5-by-3.5 inches, this memory foam cushion is perfect for larger seats. The machine-washable cover is made of breathable mesh to help keep you cool as you sit.
The ergonomic design, memory foam, cooling gel, and machine-washable, breathable mesh cover combine to make this a solid choice at a lower price point.
This memory foam cushion doesn't look orthopedic; it just seems like an ordinary rectangular black cushion. Take it from the office to the stadium for sporting events for comfortable seating wherever you go.
The solid gel honeycomb-style cushion increases air circulation to keep you cool and comfortable. The zippered, mesh-topped, non-skid cover is machine washable. The cushion itself can be washed by hand if needed.
If you're looking for 100 percent memory foam, you can save some bucks with this no-frill ergonomic seat cushion. The soft cover is machine-washable.
Which one should you choose?
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A seat cushion is a simple addition to provide comfort and support if your office chair requires an upgrade. Which one you'll choose will depend on which features you need. If you want premium high-density memory foam plus gel, our pick is the ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion. The memory foam is durable, comfortable, and long-lasting while the gel keeps it from feeling too hot. A soft, machine-washable velour cover makes it easy to keep clean. Non-slip rubber dots on the bottom means it won't slide out of your chair as you shift around. The carrying handle makes it easy to move from seat to seat; it's perfectly sized for the office, movie theater, car, airplane, or for use in a wheelchair.
The SOFTaCARE Seat Cushion and Lumbar Support Pillow are perfect if you're looking for cushioning with a little something extra. The comfortable seat cushion is paired with a lumbar pillow for additional back support. Both pieces are crafted from body-contouring memory foam for a comfortable, personalized fit.