Ergonomic mesh office chairs: the science behind comfort

Ergonomic furniture offers many benefits besides comfort. It is designed to improve health, quality of life, and performance⁽¹⁾. Ergonomics designers of hardware, including seats and chairs, study the human body to produce products that provide sustainable and healthy comfort. Comfort's ergonomic mesh office chair was inspired by the movement toward healthier, safer seating.

When you spend around 40 hours per week in an office chair, and for many of us, we use task chairs for much longer, it's important to choose an ergonomic chair that will support or improve your health. The benefits of the Ergohuman chair, its mesh upholstery and posture support, prove that an ergonomic mesh office chair is a wise investment.
3 Ergohuman Elite office chairs in a white room. The left chair has a black frame with red mesh. The middle seat, facing the rear, has a black frame with black mesh. The chair on the right has a gray frame with green mesh.

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 during the day reduces the risk of premature death compared to sitting too long ⁽²⁾.


Sitting for long periods of time, especially in the office, can pose significant health hazards, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Regularly alternating sitting and standing positions can improve cardiovascular and respiratory function, thereby encouraging a healthier lifestyle.


Lack of physical activity is the second leading cause of cancer in many countries, after smoking. Forty-nine percent of workers spend most of their time sitting. While an ergonomic office chair cannot solve this problem, it can reduce some of its effects. For example, an ergonomic mesh office chair, such as the Ergohuman Elite G2, has advanced lumbar support and a contoured back, which supports correct posture. In turn, this can prevent degeneration and musculoskeletal problems.


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


Compared to Comfort office chairs, poorly designed chairs can cause back pain and injury, resulting in employees taking longer leave. It is important to choose ergonomic and adjustable seating for both professional and home offices. With fully adjustable chairs, each employee can customize the chair to their unique shape, height and strength.

Benefits of Mesh Office Chairs

Mesh office chairs use mesh upholstery, not cloth 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 promotes healthy posture.


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



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

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

Posture support: The premium mesh desk chair supports the back and spine, encouraging healthy posture and minimizing pain.

Anti-slip properties: The ergonomic mesh office chair prevents the user from slipping forward or down.

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

Modern aesthetic: Mesh is timeless, contemporary and sleek, often available in a variety of color options.

Cleanliness: Mesh is easy to clean and maintain, making it ideal for busy offices.

The Science of Comfort

Comfort is a basic human need. From birth, we have an innate desire to feel comfortable and avoid physical discomfort. Humans don't like being too hot, too cold, or in pain. Feeling comfortable can calm humans, both babies and adults, allowing us to relax around 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 memories in the amygdala, it can return to those memories, and the mind and body will respond. For example, when we enter a comfort zone—so to speak—our brain reduces stress-related physiological responses.


That's where Ergohuman comes into play. The Ergohuman mesh office chair has been designed to provide maximum comfort, leaving your brain and body happy. When your posture is good, your blood is flowing, you can breathe easily, and there is less pressure on your 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, strategizing, planning, or leadership.
Ergohuman Elite right profile view with black frame; the chair is located on a white background.

Ergohuman Office Chair: The Solution for Better Health

The Ergohuman mesh office chair is carefully designed to promote and maintain health. With a range of customizable features, each chair can be tailored to the user's unique body shape, providing personalized comfort. This is especially advantageous in work environments where multiple people may use the same chair.


The ergonomic features of this chair include adjustable seat height, back height, seat depth, 5D armrests, backrest, and more. Everything is easy to adjust with a simple single lever control; It only takes a few seconds to customize the chair to suit your style.


Comfort seat features on all models including Mirus Elite and Enjoy Elite are as follows:

CONTOURED BACK

The Comfort office chair has a contoured back to support the user's spine, distribute weight and reduce pressure to ensure a healthy posture.

LUMBAR SUPPORT

Each chair has an automatic, adjustable lumbar support system, which adapts to the user's spine while being adjustable so that the individual can adjust the tension and position to suit their body.

ADJUSTABLE 5D ARMREST

Going beyond the 3D and 4D armrests, the 5D armrest offers five points of adjustment. Now, users can adjust the height, width, depth, angle and tilt of the armrest. This large adjustability promises versatile comfort for a variety of tasks, including reading, writing, typing, relaxing, and using handheld devices.

ANY RECLINE IS FREE

The Mirus Elite office chair and all other models have a wide backrest. This allows users to experience dynamic movement, even while sitting. Users can gently swing back to their preferred position and lock the seat in place if necessary. The free-floating recline mode makes this chair ideal for all tasks, including writing, brainstorming and using handheld devices.

ADJUSTABLE BACK HEIGHT

Adjust the back height to complement the unique shape of your back and support your spine. This allows the lumbar support to fit the curve of your lower back, providing maximum comfort.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Users can adjust the seat height on the Enjoy office chair and all other models so that the sitting position provides maximum comfort and best spinal alignment.

SLIDE COURSES

The seat depth is adjustable, so individuals can adjust the chair to the length of their thighs. It also distributes body weight to reduce pressure on the lower back.

FRONT SEAT TILT

When in free-floating mode, the front seat's synchronizing tilt mechanism synchronizes with the back of the seat to reduce pressure on the lower back and abdomen.

FRONT OF WATERFALL CHAIRS

New and improved contoured seat panels include a waterfall seat front, which tapers gently downward to reduce pressure on the bottom of your feet. Therefore, you will feel comfortable for longer, even on very long working days

Improve Focus and Stamina With the Ergohuman Chair

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


In another study of more than 10,000 office workers, it was found that distractions caused each employee to lose 86 minutes of work time per day. When comfort issues are addressed through quality office furniture, employees are able to concentrate better and improve focus.


The ergonomic features of Comfort chairs, including office chairs and gaming chairs, can reduce fatigue and discomfort. In turn, this results in better concentration and productivity. Certified for up to 24 hours of use, the Comfort chair is built to last, last and last. Regardless of height, weight or seating preference, this chair is truly ergonomic as it can be adjusted for a variety of users.


This not only provides immediate comfort and relief, but also helps overcome long-term challenges. The range of comfortable mesh office chairs can reduce musculoskeletal problems over a long period of time, respond to the user's micro-movements, and keep the workplace free from unnecessary distractions, such as pain and tension.
Ergohuman Office Chair:
Solutions for Better Health

It's not a matter of setting up chairs and getting on with it. Take a moment to properly configure your chair for your height, size, strength and preferences. Read the user guide to understand the technology, a very simple single lever, and how to make adjustments.


If you use chairs in the office, consider running a short tutorial to educate your employees on making adjustments. It's important for everyone to know how to adjust the chair to their needs, especially if you share the chair with several people.

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