K2 Health Products

Sitting for hours in a wheelchair puts steady pressure on the same tissue, and that's where a good cushion earns its keep. K2 Health Products builds gel seat cushions designed to redistribute that pressure, ease the risk of skin breakdown, and keep long-term wheelchair users more comfortable through the day. The line centers on the Kolb Gel Supreme series, which pairs a fluid gel bladder with a supportive foam base — the gel spreads load away from the ischial bones and tailbone, while the foam holds the shape of the seat.

Fit is the first thing to get right. Cushions should match the width of your wheelchair seat, and K2 offers several sizes to do that: the 18 x 16 and 20 x 16 in. Kolb Gel Supreme cushions suit standard narrower chairs, while the larger Gel Supreme 22 x 18 in. works for wider seats and bariatric frames. That larger model is also fully waterproof with a leak-proof bladder — a practical choice for anyone managing incontinence or using the cushion in a bathing or transfer setting. The 20 x 16 version features a removable cover for easy cleaning, and every cushion in the range includes a non-slip base so it stays put during transfers.

Not everyone needs the deepest cushion. The 3-inch Gel Supreme models give maximum offloading for users at higher risk of pressure injury or those seated most of the day, while the 2-inch Kolb Gel General Use cushion combines a gel bladder with premium foam for lighter, everyday support at a lower profile. As a rule, choose greater thickness for higher pressure-relief needs and a slimmer cushion when maintaining seat height and stability matters more.

K2's gel cushions are part of our wider selection of mobility and seating support. Explore complementary lines such as Merits Health Products and Global Health Products, or browse the full Health Care Products category for related equipment.