Mesh Chairs – Are They Comfortable?
Over the past few years, mesh ergonomic chairs have become wildly popular, but are they comfortable and should you consider purchasing one if you’re seeking a good chair? Here’s what you should know before you buy. Mesh is popular for fairly obvious reasons; constant airflow keeps you cool and these chairs can be very nice looking. What level of support you get depends on the mesh used and the overall design of the chair. Let’s discuss chair backs first. A good ergonomic chair offers support for your lumbar region. Some mesh chairs lack lumbar support. The balance either use a mechanical lumbar support (Nightingale CXO, Knoll Life and the ErgoCraft USA ECO7 are good examples) or shape the chair back in such a fashion that it supports the lumbar region (Humanscale Liberty, Ergohuman mesh chair and the Eurotech Apollo MT9400). The best example of the latter type of lumbar support is the Humanscale Liberty Chair. The 3-panel shape and the stiffer mesh combine to offer excellent support th
