What chair covering is best?
Chairs can be covered in a variety of upholstery materials, each of which has benefits and
concerns. Vinyl and vinyl-like coverings are easy to clean and spill resistant, but they don't
breath and if the chair begins to heat up under the thighs uncomfortable amounts of moisture can
accumulate. Cloth upholstery is the most common covering, but this is less resistant to spills and
more difficult to clean. A cloth covered seat pan can also become warm and moisture laden, and
cloth covered foam seat pans can be a significant source of dust mite allergen. When selecting your
char covering think about cleaning and
maintenance issues and plan appropriately.