Shower chair textile seat, self-propelled

Handicare’s self-propelling Shower chair textile seat is an assistive device allowing the user to sit down safely and comfortably during showering or at the washbasin. The shower chair provides stable support for less active users with weak legs, low stamina and/or poor balance who sit on the chair for longer periods of time and who require more support and assistance during sit-to-stand and seated transfers.

The self-propelling Shower chair textile seat is available in two variants with different seat height.

Comfortable seat and backrest

The chair features a seat and a backrest which are designed to provide comfortable and ergonomic support. Both are made from a strong textile covering; a woven polyester with plastic coating, which is stretched tightly and firmly attached to the frame and which adapts to the body temperature during use. The covering is fully glued around and flush with the frame to facilitate sideways and standing transfers and provide for good hygiene.

Strong and practical armrests

Shower chair textile seat features strong and practical armrests designed to withstand a lot of load, including the sideways forces that are exerted during sideways transfers.The armrests offer comfortable support for the forearms while sitting and they are long enough to provide sustained support when standing up and sitting down. The armrests can be folded up individually, e.g. to facilitate a sideways transfers. When folded down, the armrest rests behind the backrest thereby preventing fingers, skin or hair from getting caught.

Durable, double braked castors and 24″ self-propelling wheels

The self-propelling Shower chair textile seat is fitted with two plastic castors with a diameter of 125 mm, making the chair very easy to move between different locations as well as to manoeuver, turn and adjust to different positions. The castors are extremely robust and have a long track record of use in wet environments such as bathrooms. The double brakes on each castor ensure that the chair remains in a stable, fixed position when providing care and performing transfers.

The chair is also fitted with two self-propelling plastic wheels with a diameter of 24″. The self-propelling wheels feature a handrim and a brake, allowing the user to, easily and independently, manoeuver, turn and adjust the chair to different positions in various settings and situations.

Height adjustable footrests for optimal support

All variants of the self-propelling chair feature height adjustable footrests providing optimal support for all users. A connector rod ensures that height adjustment is always symmetrical, allowing for both feet to be at the same height. The footrests can be folded up in under the seat not to get in the way for the user during sitting down or standing up from the chair.

Order information

All variants of Handicare’s self-propelling Shower chair textile seat are available in several materials; coated steel and coated stainless steel  and polished stainless steel. All variants of Handicare’s self-propelling Shower chair textile seat are available in the colour white only. The armrests are made from polyurethane (PUR) foam with a closed cell structure and available in anthracite colour only. The textile covering is available only in neutral white colour. For complete article numbers, please consult the Order information document which is available as a pdf in the “Documentation” section hereunder.

Note: If a polished stainless steel frame is chosen for the chair, the armrests are supplied with a white finish.

• Stable, secure and comfortable support
• Two different seat heights are available; 540 mm or 490 mm
• Very easy to use
• Solid, compact and hygienic design
• Comfortable seat and backrest; water-proof with drainage
• Individually folding armrests with ergonomic shape
• Mobile/self-propelling and very easy to move and manoeuver
• Durable, double braked castors, Ø 125 mm
• 24″ self-propelling wheels with handrim and brake
• Height adjustable, swing-up footrest
• Watertight construction; solid tubular frame
• Durable materials; steel/stainless steel, textile and polyurethane foam, suitable for wet environments
• Easy maintenance, clean regularly with normal household detergent
• Strong and sturdy, provides reliable support for users weighing up to 200 kg

Other models and variants of Shower chair textile seat

Handicare’s Shower chair textile seat is available in several models (freestanding, mobile and self-propelling) and in many variants. The mobile variants are available with or without footrests and all models and variants are available with two different seat heights; 540 mm or 490 mm. Please click the links at the bottom of this page for more information