Monday, September 28, 2009

Mesh Office Chair - an Ergonomic Office Furnishing

By Garrett Heilchin

Due to its bio-mechanical support mechanisms and well ventilated seat and back, mesh office chair is one of the most comfortable office chairs. It's no wonder they are an office favorite nowadays.

Scientists and health experts have been able to identify the major causes of neck and back pain for the majority of office workers: repetitive movements and poor posture while sitting. The long hours many workers put in, sometimes 10 plus per day, have compounded the severity of neck and back pain for many workers.

In order to correct this common problem, scientists started to develop ergonomic furniture, such as mesh chairs. Much of the early ergonomic furniture worked very well, but was very clunky and unattractive. If you look at current mesh office chairs, you can how far ergonomic furniture has advanced in alleviating pain while still being stylish.

So what makes a mesh office chair more people-friendly than other normal office chairs? The special construction and support mechanisms that allow the chair to mold to the shape of your body, is the chair's most distinguishable quality. Your posture is supported by the chair, and takes most of the strain out of prolonged sitting. Furthermore, since the seat and back are ventilated, you don't have to worry about becoming too warm and being uncomfortable throughout the day. This will make workers more productive since they won't be uncomfortable.

Most mesh office chairs have a seat and back made entirely of a mesh air grid. Other models have a leather seat and a mesh air-grid back. There are also other models with an imitation leather seat and a mesh air-grid back.

Several important features to look for in a mesh office chair are: adjustable arms (possibly "T" arms), 2-to-1 synchronized tilt, a headrest or a head pillow, an adjustable lumbar cushion, adjustable arm height, as well as swivel or no-swivel chairs.

If you are looking for a stylish mesh office chair, you may consider such attractive designs, as a mesh chair with a chrome frame, platinum finish accents, and contemporary or traditional style chairs. Color range of mesh chairs is not that wide. Generally, available colors are black, gray, brown, blue, red, and green.

You can also select different fabrics for your mesh chair: layered leather seats, woven mesh backs, fabric seats, woven mesh seats, nylon fiber seats, sled base, and so on.

One of the most important features to consider is the height of the back of your chair. Most models come with different back heights; some have mid-back, while others have high backs. Make sure to physically test them (sit down in the chair) before purchasing to find one that you're most comfortable with.

Furthermore, when you are picking mesh office chair, make sure to add all of the additional features you want your chair to have. This will make your mesh chair specific to you and provide the most comfort.

If you've been experiencing chronic back and neck pain, your new mesh office chair should be able to alleviate much of it after a week or two. Be sure to go through the mesh chair checklist before settling on a chair to buy. The majority of mesh office chairs cost a little more than regular chairs, but you get the added benefits of great ergonomics and a comfortable chair to sit in for prolonged periods of time.

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