What is FlexGel?
| FlexGel cushions are a new development in the area of pressure and shear relief, made from a gel with the same name. It is a flexible, dry polymer memory gel. The material is no viscous liquid like other gels; it is a lot more like a very soft and flexible rubber. It's so strong it can be stretched up to 20 times its resting size and still spring back to its original shape. This revolutionary technology has proven itself in various markets, both consumer and industrial. FlexGel absorbs shocks and vibrations. It has found a way into Dr Scholl's shoe inlays, Nike shoes, JanSport backpack straps, Cleveland golf bags and burn centres. FlexGels design is unique and modern. The geometric honeycomb structure guarantees a complete 'pressure management'. It spreads pressure, relieves shearing and allows ventilation to maintain temperature and moisture levels. FlexGel reduces bony prominence pressures by up to 75% through 'column buckling', a loadbearing engineering principle. Zero Gravity (division of Otto Bock) has performed independent tests comparing FlexGels weight distribution with other leading types of cushions. Results of this test can be seen below and show that FlexGels revolutionary technology come out on top of the competition. |
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| FlexGel is an advanced medical material with antibacterial, antifungal and odorrepellent properties. The FlexGel cushion has an 'open structure'. This keeps the weight down and makes the cushion easy to handle. The 'open structure' also allows air to circulate through the cuchion, which allows any moisture to evaporate. This helps keeping the skin dry and preventing softening of the skin. Both the FlexGel cushion and its cover can be washed and dried in the machine. This helps maintaining hygene, under all circumstances. |