6 Different Materials of Office Chairs

Office chairs with design concept of ergonomics come in different materials, either as components or coverings. When we choose the chairs, besides the style, the material of the chair is also most people may consider. Here are the advantages of the most common materials used in office chairs.  

Among all the popular materials, fabric comes first which assures durability and warm touch especially in colder environment. Fabric also allows for maximum comfort for it is a type of breathable material. Compared with chairs made of other materials, fabric chairs are less expensive and come in an infinite color palette and designs, flexible to match our interior design scheme, which are not usually found in other materials. Chairs made of fabrics may require frequent cleaning and maintenance because it is such a fabric that may easily get stained. Besides, it is susceptible to tears.

Mesh is another commonly used material in office chair. Mesh chair usually leaves us an impression of fashionable look. It is an excellent choice for meeting chair, office work chair or all day computer work chair. It is a type of breathable material and especially ideal material for chairs used in summer. It is much easier to clean the mesh chair. Mesh chair is cheaper than leather one, yet comparable in price for fabric one.

Leather is commonly used in high end office chairs lounge seating. Compared with fabric, leather is much stain proof and can be easily cleaned. Leather chair is very durable. As long as we give it proper care, it can last a lifetime. Most often, leather chair has a distinctive look, which may add a sense of luxuriousness, quality and elegance. This is why we can see leather executive office chair in the office room of boss. Leather ergonomic chairs are usually expensive and still, they come in limited color selection.

Wood probably is popular fifty years ago. But now there are very few solid wood chairs, though the wood is till commonly used as main component in a limited types of chairs, such as guest chairs. Wood chair has natural beauty and this is not seen in other materials. There are different wood that can be made into chair, from maple, oak, cherry. Wood chair are strong and long lasting. But solid wood chairs are not comfortable to sit in because they are not ergonomic ones.

Plastic chairs are lightweight and easy to move. They are less expensive ones, easy to clean and almost needs no maintenance. But, plastic chairs can be uncomfortable for they have no ergonomic support and even are poor in breathe-ability. The plastic chairs are usually seen in schools.

Memory foam is a new type of material applied in chairs. Memory foam chairs can react to our body weight and heat and then adjust themselves to fit our body curve. They are ergonomic chairs and can help reduce stress on pressure points. They are ideal chairs for comfortable and healthy seating over a long time. But the memory foam chair can compress over time.