Ergonomic mesh office chairs: the science behind comfort

Ergonomic furniture offers a multitude of benefits beyond comfort. It is designed to enhance health, quality of life, and performance⁽¹⁾. Designers of hardware ergonomics, including seating and chairs, study the human body to provide a product for sustained, healthy comfort. Comfort's ergonomic mesh office chairs are inspired by this movement towards healthier and safer seating.

When you spend around 40 hours per week in your office chair, and for many of us, we use task chairs for much longer, it is essential to choose an ergonomic chair that will sustain or improve your health. The benefits of Ergohuman chairs, mesh upholstery, and posture support, prove that an ergonomic mesh office chair is a wise investment.

The Importance of Office Chairs for Health and Well-Being

Sitting is the new smoking, or so they say. Looking at the science behind this alarming phrase, it's true that being active is better for your health. Moving around during the day decreases your risk of early death compared to prolonged sitting ⁽²⁾.

Extended periods of sitting, particularly in an office setting, can result in significant health hazards, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Alternating between sitting and standing positions at regular intervals can enhance cardiovascular and respiratory function, thereby promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Physical inactivity is the second leading cause of cancer in many countries, following closely after smoking. Forty-nine per cent of working people spend most of their days sitting. While an ergonomic office chair cannot solve these issues, it can alleviate some of the effects. For instance, an ergonomic mesh office chair, like the Ergohuman Elite G2, has advanced lumbar support and a contoured back, which promotes proper posture. In turn, this can prevent degeneration and musculoskeletal issues.

However, you should still aim to be active every 30 minutes. You can alternate between sitting and standing positions by utilising a standing desk or taking a five-minute break to walk around and stretch your legs.

Compared to Comfort's office chairs, poorly designed chairs can contribute to back pain and injuries, resulting in employees taking extended leave. It's important to choose ergonomic and adjustable seating for both professional and home offices. With a fully adjustable chair, each employee can tailor the seat to their unique shaping, height, and strength.

The Benefits of Mesh Office Chairs

Mesh office chairs use mesh upholstery rather than fabric or leather. Mesh is a lightweight material with a net-like or open-weave structure. This creates a breathable, flexible textile that supports the body, responds to movement, and encourages healthy posture.

Compared to traditional fabric or leather chairs, mesh office chairs provide better:

Breathability: Mesh has excellent air circulation, keeping you cool and comfortable.

Flexibility: Mesh responds to the body's contours, supporting the user evenly.

Posture support: Premium mesh desk chairs support the back and spine, encouraging healthy posture and minimising pain.

Anti-slip properties: Ergonomic mesh office chairs prevent users from sliding forward or down.

Durability: Mesh is durable and more resistant to wear, tear, and sagging.

Modern aesthetics: Mesh is timeless, contemporary, and sleek, often available in a range of colour options.

Cleanability: Mesh is easy to clean and maintain, making them ideal for busy offices.

The Science of Comfort

Comfort is a fundamental human need. From birth, we possess an innate desire to experience comfort and avoid physical discomfort. Humans don't like being too hot, too cold, or in pain. Being comfortable can soothe a human, both babies and adults, enabling us to relax in our surroundings and concentrate on the task at hand.

The human brain's comfort response is located in the amygdala. This part of the brain processes many emotions, including comfort. When the human brain stores a memory in the amygdala, it can return to it, and the mind and body will respond. For instance, when we enter our comfort zone—so to speak—our brain reduces stress-related physiological responses.

That's where Ergohuman comes in. The Ergohuman mesh office chairs have been designed to provide ultimate comfort, allowing your brain and body to feel happy. When your posture is good, your blood is flowing, you can breathe easily, and there is less pressure on digestive organs, you will focus less on your bodily sensations. This will allow you to concentrate better on your work and important tasks, such as writing, researching, strategising, planning, or leadership.

Ergohuman Office Chairs: A Solution for Better Health

Ergohuman mesh office chairs are thoughtfully designed to promote and maintain good health. With an array of adjustable features, each chair can be tailored to the user's unique body shape, allowing for personalised comfort. This is particularly advantageous in a workplace setting where multiple individuals may utilise the same chair.

The chairs' ergonomic features include adjustable seat height, back height, seat depth, 5D armrests, back recline, and much more. All are easily customisable with a simple single lever control; it takes only seconds to alter the seat to your style.

The features of the Comfort chairs on all models, including Mirus Elite and Enjoy Elite, are as follows:

Improving Focus and Stamina With Ergohuman Chairs

As mentioned, comfort is a basic human need. In a 2015 survey, the three most important features of an effective office environment were related to physical comfort⁽³⁾. This included office temperature, the desk, and, not surprisingly, the office chair.

In another study of more than 10,000 office workers, it was discovered that distractions cost each employee 86 minutes per day of lost working time. When the issue of comfort is addressed through quality office furniture, employees are able to concentrate better and increase focus.

The ergonomic features of Comfort's chairs, including both the office chairs and gaming chairs, can reduce fatigue and discomfort. In turn, this leads to better concentration and productivity. Certified for up to 24-hour use, Comfort's chairs are built to last, built to sustain, and built to support. Regardless of height, weight, or seating preferences, the chairs are truly ergonomic in that they can be tailored to a diverse range of users.

Not only does this provide immediate comfort and relief, but it helps with long-term challenges. Comfort's range of mesh office chairs can reduce musculoskeletal issues over a long period of time, respond to the user's micro-movements, and keep the workplace free of unnecessary distractions, such as pain and strain.

Ergohuman Office Chairs:
A Solution for Better Health

It's not a case of setting the chair up and getting on with it. Take a few moments to properly configure your chair to your height, size, strength, and preferences. Read the user manual to familiarise yourself with the technology, the ingeniously simple single lever, and how to make adjustments.

If you are using the chairs in an office, consider running a brief tutorial to educate your employees on making adjustments. It's important that everybody knows how to tailor the chair to their needs, especially if you are sharing the chair among a few people.

Lastly, remember to take frequent breaks. Aim to leave your office chair every 30 minutes for about two to five minutes of movement. Although this may seem like a lot of time away from your work, it will benefit you in the long run. Constant movement reduces pain and strain, ensuring you are more comfortable and focused when you are working. It also gives your mind a chance to rest, refuelling you for your next working session.