Sitting in an uncomfortable chair for hours is nothing but back pain. For those who work long hours at a desk, prolonged sitting can mean tight hip flexors and hamstrings, stiffness in the hips and knees, decreased performance, and very uncomfortable hip sensations. While a standing desk or ergonomic office chair can help relieve the physical strain of sitting too much, these options can be expensive. If your back hurts but new office furniture doesn’t fit your budget, you might consider purchasing a seat cushion.
As a writer and editor, I spend a lot of time sitting at my desk. In mid-2020, when my productivity began to suffer due to the fact that I again could not sit in my office chair for more than 20 minutes – his seat was unforgiving – I realized that my children needed help. I didn’t want to invest in a new chair, so I researched the highest quality seat cushions available and settled on a purple double seat cushion.
Purple is known for its unique GelFlex Grid polymer mattress that adapts to the wearer’s movements and relieves pressure while providing soft support. Purple has applied this patented super-stretch design to other comfort products including cushions and seat cushions.
The Purple Double Seat Cushion is made from a super elastic resin base with a mesh pattern. Soft stretch material redistributes weight around pressure points and adapts to your movement and weight transfer. The mesh folds under pressure, so even if the seat underneath is bumpy or uneven, your hips stay relaxed even when you’re sitting on your keys or purse. GelFlex material is designed to recover from use and retain its shape and integrity in everyday use.
The purple double seat measures 18 x 16 x 2 inches and weighs 5 pounds. This model is called the Purple “Twin” Seat Cushion because it has two layers of GelFlex mesh: a smaller mesh layer on one side, recommended for softer seats, and a larger mesh layer on the other, designed for harder seats.
Other Purple saddle models include Ultimate Cushion, Royal Seat Cushion, Simply Seat Cushion and Portable Seat Cushion. The double seat cushion is the recommended model for office chairs. All Purple saddles come with a machine washable cover, free shipping, free returns, a 30 day trial and a 1 year warranty.
Before I got the purple double seat cushion, I couldn’t sit in an office chair for more than 15-20 minutes before I needed to shift my weight or get up, move around, and untangle my stiff joints. I immediately noticed a difference in the purple double seat cushion. In fact, the first time I used it, I sat and worked for an hour without being interrupted by a creaking hip or knee.
While the feel of sitting on a flex mesh takes some getting used to, this saddle really takes the strain off overtaxed joints and distributes your weight while providing comfortable support for your small tummy and hips.
In addition, the neutral polymer base and hundreds of air channels in the mesh material combine to keep the seat cool and comfortable. On a hot day when my upstairs office is hot and I want air conditioning, there is never steam in my seat.
As mentioned, the purple double seat cushion has two sides, a large mesh and a small mesh. I tried a large check on the first day, turned it over and tried the other side, I had enough for 2 hours. On my hard office chair, the coarser mesh side of the cushion is much more comfortable than the finer mesh side and is recommended for softer seating.
As for the seat cushion, the Purple Double Seat Cushion sells for $101. At first glance, spending over $100 on a seat cushion may seem like a luxury, but compared to the cost of buying a new ergonomic office chair, purple seat cushions are much more affordable.
Plus, Purple saddles are built to last, with a 30-day trial and a one-year warranty. After using my purple double seat cushion for 2 years (about 1500 hours of sitting by my reckoning!), it has retained its shape and integrity and is still as comfortable as the first day.
There are a few things to consider when deciding to buy a purple double seat cushion. First, while the non-slip bottom of the duvet cover is designed to hold the pillow in place, the pillow moves forward on the chair, requiring regular adjustments throughout the day. It annoys me a little, but when I often get up for short breaks, I just use this time to shift the pillow to the back of the chair. For users who find it bulky, Purple recommends gluing carpet tape to the bottom of the lid to keep it in place.
Secondly, the 2″ purple cushion for the double seat may be too thick for some chairs, especially those with armrests and special lumbar support. The thickness of the seat cushion lifts your body, which can affect how your arms rest on the armrests and how your lower back is aligned with your lumbar support. Personally, I don’t see this as a problem with my office chair.
The Purple Double Seat Cushion is perfect for those who spend hours sitting in an uncomfortable office chair. Although the Purple Double Seat Cushion is more expensive than other seat cushions, it is an affordable and effective alternative to expensive ergonomic office chairs. High-quality seat cushions, such as the purple double seat cushion, can reduce back and hip pain, eliminate office chair “numbness”, improve mood, and increase stamina.
Purple GelFlex technology keeps the seat soft, comfortable and cool while relieving pressure on tight joints and adapting its support to your body’s shape and movements. The purple double seat cushion lets you customize your comfort by offering different sized mesh patterns on the sides, complete with a durable machine washable zip cover. The ultra-stretch material is built to last, and Purple backs its products with a 30-day trial, free returns, and a one-year warranty.
Since I bought it 2 years ago, I have been complementing my home office chair with a purple double seat cushion. If you try, you and your caister can join the choir!
Post time: Aug-25-2022