Skil-Care Foam Air Cushions Flat or Coccyx Cut
Skil-Care Foam Air Cushions — Air-Channel Comfort, Flat or Coccyx Cutout
Foam That Breathes Through Built-In Air Channels
The Skil-Care Foam Air Cushion pairs a high-density foam core with an air-channel design — channels built into the foam that let air move as the person shifts, enhancing comfort through extended sitting periods where solid foam grows warm and tired. It's cushioned seating support for wheelchair and chair users who want more than a flat block of foam without stepping up to gel.
The line comes in two styles — a standard flat cushion, and a coccyx cutout version that relieves direct pressure on the tailbone area by suspending it over open space — each in three footprints (16" x 16", 18" x 16", 20" x 16") at a consistent 2.5" height. Every cushion wears the LSII Low-Shear II cover, which helps minimize friction against the person and wipes clean easily for facility and home settings alike.
Choose Your Style and Size
- Standard Flat — 16" x 16" / 18" x 16" / 20" x 16", all 2.5" high
- Coccyx Cutout — 16" x 16" / 18" x 16" / 20" x 16", all 2.5" high
Match the footprint to your chair's seat width and depth.
Key Features
- Air-Channel Design: Channels in the high-density foam core let air move for enhanced comfort during long sits.
- Optional Coccyx Cutout: The cutout style relieves direct pressure in the tailbone area.
- LSII Low-Shear II Cover: Helps minimize friction against the person as they shift and reposition.
- Wipe-Clean Surface: Easy maintenance in facility or home settings.
- Three Footprints: Sized to fit standard wheelchair and chair seats at a consistent 2.5" height.
Equipment Specialist Insight: Think of this line as the middle path of the foam cushions — more comfort engineering than a plain foam block, simpler and lighter than gel. The air channels earn their keep on long seated days, and the coccyx option makes this the accessible way to get tailbone offloading without moving to the gel-foam coccyx line. The same cutout rule applies here as everywhere: cutout at the back, person seated fully back in the chair so the tailbone actually floats over the opening. Choose flat unless there's a specific tailbone complaint, match the footprint to the seat pan (18" x 16" for most standard adult chairs), and note all sizes share the 2.5" height, so seat-height math stays constant across the line. Wipe the LSII cover during routine cleaning and replace the cushion once the foam stops springing back.
Technical Specifications
- BrandSkil-Care
- TypeFoam Air seating cushion
- CoreHigh-density foam with air-channel design
- StylesStandard flat or coccyx cutout
- Sizes16" x 16" / 18" x 16" / 20" x 16"
- Height2.5" (all sizes)
- CoverLSII (Low-Shear II), wipe-clean
- CareWipe clean; do not submerge
Q: What do the air channels actually do?
A: They give air somewhere to go. Channels formed into the foam core let air move through and out of the cushion as the person sits and shifts, which keeps the seating surface more comfortable across extended sitting than a solid foam block that traps warmth. It's a comfort upgrade built into the foam itself — nothing to inflate or adjust.
Q: Flat or coccyx cutout — which style?
A: Flat is the default for general seating comfort. Choose the coccyx cutout when the specific complaint is tailbone pressure — the rear cutout suspends the tailbone over open space so seated weight shifts to the thighs and sit bones. For the cutout to work, the person must sit fully back in the chair with the cutout at the rear.
Q: How does this compare to the other foam cushion lines?
A: The EZ Dry line is the simplest — breathable foam for everyday comfort and easy cleaning. This Foam Air line adds the engineered air-channel core and the coccyx-cutout option. The gel-foam lines go further still with a cooling gel layer and pressure redistribution. Comfort need and budget pick the rung.
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are subject to change; verify size and materials against the physical packaging, and confirm weight capacity with the manufacturer's specification sheet before purchase. Confirm the cushion size matches your chair's seat dimensions before use; the cushion raises effective seat height by 2.5". A seating cushion supports comfort and positioning and is not a treatment for any medical condition, injury, or pain; individuals with tailbone injuries or specific seating or skin-care needs should have cushion selection guided by their clinician or therapist. Inspect regularly and replace when worn. This listing is not a substitute for professional advice.
⚠ California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
