An issue many attempt to ignore is the way obesity affects the design of everyday environments. Thanks to a company that goes by Sittris, the epidemic our planet is working hard to combat is being tackled specifically in their line of bariatric seating that goes by Sittris BA.

Sittris BA chair. Manufactured by Sittris.

Supportive Bariatric Seating Buried Within Clean Lines: The Sittris BA Seating for Sittris.

“Simply making seating wider and adding a support bar does not fully address the issues of bariatrics,” begins Sittris about the design of Sittris BA they created that takes into account the specific needs of obese patients and their guests while visiting a healthcare facility.  “The pitch of the back, which is designed to relieve pressure off the user’s diaphragm, the elevated height of the armrests (27.5″), and the 30″ seat width, all ensure that Sittris BA will comfortably seat the majority of bariatric patients.”

Meeting the 500-pound requirement of BIFMA Standard X5.4-2005 regulations, the reinforced structure and comfort of the Sittris BA comes with urethane arms or armless. It is upholstered in either an anti-bacterial advanced technical textile or in any of the company’s environmentally-friendly synthetic leathers. The durable combinations make the modern chair ideal for tranquil patient areas, lobbies, waiting rooms, and clinics.

Keep the design of the healthcare industry as intuitive as Sittris does the furniture field by offering their solutions in eight different textiles and two different finishes with dozens of color choices. With this stealthy combination of tact and aesthetic, the world of bariatric design is a cutting edge and beautiful way to tackle obesity from a fresh, new perspective.

About the Manufacturer: Sittris is a company dedicated to seating specifically designed for health care situations. Whether it is supporting infection control, aiding in the staff access to patients to facilitate care, or assisting the special needs of bariatric patients, all Sittris products have been designed with the health care professional in mind. Using a variety of innovative germ-resistant materials, including their proprietary Siliform^™ all Sittris products are designed to discourage bacterial growth, resist stains and be easily cleaned.