Winncare Berkshire™

The Berkshire Gel cushion is the premium pressure reducing cushion within the entire seating range.

Its slightly profiled appearance and high density visco elastic base, combined with a polyurethane type gel surface technology. Provides outstanding pressure reduction, whilst offering cooling properties to the skins surface area.

Available in a high frequency welded, polyurethane, multi stretch, vapour permeable cover and safe non-slip base as standard. However, a black “spacer” type material is available for use in wheelchairs as required.

This product is applicable to multi-disciplinary environments.

Product features of Berkshire™

  • Multi-stretch, vapour permeable cover material – Aids infection control
  • Fully High Frequency welded – Prevents fluid ingress
  • Fire retardant – BS7176
  • Specialist Gel & Visco Elastic Foam design combination – Ensures the very highest level of comfort and pressure re-distribution is achieved
  • Gel interface surface – Provides excellent cooling properties whilst aiding skins micro climate
  • Various sizes available – Compatible with most standard seating systems
  • UK Manufactured product – Provides total confidence to user via exceptional quality and workmanship
  • Clinically proven – Giving peace of mind to nursing staff and patients alike

Technical information for Berkshire™

Risk Category High to Very High Risk
Maximum Patient Weight 26 Stone or 165kg
Cushion Dimensions 44 x 44 x 7.5cm as standard (other sizes available as special)
Cushion Weight Approximately 3 kgs
Foam Density Visco Base: 85kg/m³ (subject to model chosen)
Gel Solid Polyurethane / Polyacrylamide
Cushion Cover Coating 200 – 230g
Cushion Colour Purple top with blue base (also optional navy blue available)
Fire Retardancy Standards BS7176
Warranty 2 Years