Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion 500 Lbs

Q: What is the weight capacity of the Protekt Supreme Bariatric Cushion?

The Protekt Supreme Bariatric Seat Cushion supports users up to 500 lbs.

Q: What sizes are available?

The Protekt Supreme Bariatric Cushion is available in 22 x 16 x 3, 22 x 18 x 3, 24 x 18 x 3, and 26 x 18 x 3.

Protekt Supreme bariatric wheelchair cushion with positioning foam

Proactive Medical Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion | 500 lb Bariatric Seat Cushion

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✔️ Ultra high-density molded bariatric foam
✔️ 500 lb heavy-duty weight capacity
✔️ Leg troughs improve thigh positioning
✔️ Raised ridge helps reduce sliding
✔️ Breathable fluid-resistant stretch nylon cover
✔️ Safety buckles secure cushion placement

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Heavy-Duty Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion for Positioning, Comfort & Sliding Control

The Proactive Medical Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Seat Cushion is a molded bariatric wheelchair cushion designed to provide proper positioning, stable comfort, thigh alignment, postural symmetry, and sliding control for larger wheelchair users. Built with ultra high-density pressure-sensitive molded foam and a 500 lb weight capacity, this cushion is made for bariatric patients who need dependable seating support beyond standard wheelchair cushion sizes.

Unlike basic flat wheelchair pads, the Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion is shaped to support the user’s seated posture. The molded foam surface helps create a stable sitting base, while the leg troughs promote better thigh alignment and the raised front ridge helps control forward sliding. This makes it a strong choice for users who need a bariatric seat cushion 500 lbs capacity option with real positioning support.

For users searching for:

✔️ A bariatric wheelchair cushion
✔️ A bariatric seat cushion 500 lbs
✔️ A heavy-duty wheelchair cushion
✔️ A bariatric foam wheelchair cushion
✔️ A wide wheelchair seat cushion
✔️ A cushion that helps control sliding
✔️ A positioning cushion for bariatric users

the Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion delivers a practical combination of support, structure, comfort, and secure wheelchair seating.

Important Bariatric Cushion Selection Notice: The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Seat Cushion is designed for larger wheelchair users who need a supportive bariatric wheelchair cushion with molded positioning, thigh alignment, sliding control, and a 500 lb weight capacity. This cushion is available in wider bariatric sizes including 22”, 24”, and 26” widths to better fit heavy-duty and bariatric wheelchairs.If you need the standard lower-capacity version in smaller sizes such as 14×14, 16×16, 18×16, 18×18, or 20×18, view the standard Protekt® Supreme Seat Cushion.

Ultra High-Density Pressure-Sensitive Molded Foam

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion uses ultra high-density pressure-sensitive molded foam designed to support larger users while maintaining a stable, comfortable sitting surface. This molded foam design helps create a more supportive seating foundation compared to thin, flat, or low-density wheelchair pads.

The foam construction helps:

✔️ Support bariatric wheelchair seating
✔️ Improve seated stability
✔️ Provide proper positioning support
✔️ Improve daily sitting comfort
✔️ Maintain a structured seating surface
✔️ Support users up to 500 lbs.

This makes the cushion especially valuable for users who need a heavy-duty foam cushion that supports both comfort and positioning during daily wheelchair use.

Leg Troughs Promote Thigh Alignment

The built-in leg troughs help guide the thighs into a more organized seated position. For bariatric wheelchair users, thigh alignment is especially important because poor positioning can lead to discomfort, uneven weight distribution, sliding, posture imbalance, and reduced sitting tolerance.

The leg troughs help support:

✔️ Better thigh alignment
✔️ Improved postural symmetry
✔️ More stable seated posture
✔️ Reduced side-to-side shifting
✔️ Better positioning throughout the day

This helps make the Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion more than just a soft seat pad — it is a molded positioning cushion designed to support proper seating mechanics.

Raised Front Ridge Helps Control Sliding

The raised front ridge is designed to help reduce forward sliding and improve seated control. For larger users, forward migration in the wheelchair can create discomfort, poor posture, caregiver repositioning challenges, and reduced seating stability.

The front ridge helps:

✔️ Control forward sliding
✔️ Support pelvic positioning
✔️ Improve seated stability
✔️ Reduce repositioning needs
✔️ Maintain a more secure sitting posture

This is especially helpful for users who tend to slide forward on flat cushions or standard wheelchair seats.

Built for Bariatric Wheelchair Seating Needs

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion is available in larger seating sizes specifically designed for bariatric and heavy-duty wheelchair users.

76005SP1: 22” x 16” x 3”
76005SP: 22” x 18” x 3”
76006SP: 24” x 18” x 3”
76007SP: 26” x 18” x 3”

These wider sizes help match bariatric wheelchairs more accurately, improving comfort, support, fit, and seating safety.

Breathable, Fluid-Resistant Stretch Nylon Cover

The cushion includes a low-shear stretch nylon cover that is comfortable, breathable, and fluid resistant. This helps improve daily comfort while making the cushion more practical for homecare, rehab, facility, and caregiver-supported use.

The cover helps provide:

✔️ Breathable comfort
✔️ Fluid-resistant protection
✔️ Low-shear sitting surface
✔️ Easier care and maintenance
✔️ Practical daily wheelchair use

Safety Buckles Help Keep the Cushion in Place

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion includes safety buckles designed to help secure the cushion to the wheelchair seat. Secure cushion placement is especially important for bariatric users because cushion shifting can affect posture, stability, transfer safety, and comfort.

The securement system helps:

✔️ Reduce unwanted cushion movement
✔️ Keep cushion placement consistent
✔️ Support stable daily seating
✔️ Improve user and caregiver confidence

Who Is This Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion Best For?

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion is best for larger wheelchair users who need stable foam support, wider sizing, and positioning assistance.

This cushion is commonly beneficial for:

✔️ Bariatric wheelchair users
✔️ Users needing up to 500 lb support
✔️ Heavy-duty wheelchair users
✔️ Users needing thigh alignment support
✔️ Users who slide forward while seated
✔️ Users needing postural symmetry support
✔️ Rehab and long-term care patients
✔️ Homecare wheelchair users
✔️ Users needing wider cushion sizes
✔️ Caregivers seeking stable seating support

Common Problems This Cushion Helps Address

❌ Standard cushion too narrow → ✔️ Wider bariatric sizes
❌ Lower weight capacity → ✔️ 500 lb capacity support
❌ Forward sliding → ✔️ Raised front ridge control
❌ Poor thigh alignment → ✔️ Molded leg troughs
❌ Unstable sitting posture → ✔️ Molded positioning foam
❌ Cushion shifting → ✔️ Safety buckle securement
❌ Daily sitting discomfort → ✔️ Supportive bariatric foam

Key Product Specifications

Product Type: Bariatric foam wheelchair cushion
Main Cushion Focus: Bariatric positioning, comfort, and sliding control
Cushion Material: Ultra high-density pressure-sensitive molded foam
Cushion Height: 3”
Positioning Features: Leg troughs and raised front ridge
Leg Trough Benefit: Promotes thigh alignment and postural symmetry
Raised Front Ridge Benefit: Helps control sliding
Cover: Low-shear breathable stretch nylon cover
Cover Benefits: Comfortable, breathable, and fluid resistant
Securement: Safety buckles keep cushion in place
Weight Capacity: 500 lbs.
Available Sizes: 22x16x3, 22x18x3, 24x18x3, 26x18x3
Warranty: 18 Month Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a bariatric wheelchair cushion used for?

A bariatric wheelchair cushion is designed to provide wider seating support, higher weight capacity, improved comfort, and better positioning for larger wheelchair users.

What is the weight capacity of the Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion?

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Seat Cushion supports users up to 500 lbs.

Is this a bariatric seat cushion 500 lbs capacity option?

Yes. This cushion is specifically designed as a bariatric seat cushion with a 500 lb weight capacity, making it suitable for many heavy-duty wheelchair users.

What sizes are available?

The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion is available in 22” x 16” x 3”, 22” x 18” x 3”, 24” x 18” x 3”, and 26” x 18” x 3”.

How do the leg troughs help bariatric users?

The leg troughs help promote thigh alignment and postural symmetry, which may improve seated stability, comfort, and positioning during daily wheelchair use.

Does this cushion help prevent sliding forward?

Yes. The raised front ridge is designed to help control forward sliding and support a more stable seated position.

What type of foam is used?

The cushion uses ultra high-density pressure-sensitive molded foam designed to provide supportive comfort and proper positioning for bariatric wheelchair users.

Is the cover breathable and fluid resistant?

Yes. The stretch nylon cover is comfortable, breathable, low-shear, and fluid resistant for practical daily use.

Does the cushion stay secured to the wheelchair?

Yes. Safety buckles help keep the cushion in place and reduce unwanted shifting during daily wheelchair use.

Who should choose the bariatric version instead of the standard version?

Choose the bariatric version if the user needs wider seating sizes, a higher 500 lb weight capacity, or a cushion designed specifically for heavy-duty wheelchair support. For smaller standard sizes, view the standard Protekt® Supreme Seat Cushion.

Can this cushion be used in power wheelchairs?

Yes. The Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Cushion may be used in many manual and power wheelchairs when properly sized to the wheelchair seat and user.

Is this cushion designed for pressure relief?

The molded pressure-sensitive foam is designed to improve seating comfort and support proper positioning. Users with high pressure injury risk may need a more advanced gel, air, or alternating pressure cushion.

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Helpful Tip: Choosing the right bariatric wheelchair cushion depends on seat width, user weight, posture, sliding concerns, wheelchair size, daily sitting time, and whether the user needs foam, gel, air, or advanced pressure redistribution support.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Product Name	Proactive Medical Protekt® Supreme Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion
Product Type	Bariatric Foam Wheelchair Cushion
Main Cushion Focus	Bariatric positioning, comfort & sliding control
Primary Keywords	Bariatric wheelchair cushion, bariatric seat cushion 500 lbs
Cushion Material	Ultra high-density pressure-sensitive molded foam
Cushion Height	3″
Positioning Features	Leg troughs and raised front ridge
Leg Trough Benefits	Promotes thigh alignment and postural symmetry
Front Ridge Function	Helps control forward sliding and migration
Pressure Support	Pressure-sensitive foam improves seating comfort
Postural Support	Supports stable seated positioning and symmetry
Cover Material	Low-shear breathable stretch nylon cover
Cover Features	Comfortable, breathable and fluid resistant
Securement System	Safety buckles keep cushion secured
Weight Capacity	500 lbs.
Available Sizes	22” x 16” x 3” 22” x 18” x 3” 24” x 18” x 3” 26” x 18” x 3”
Best For	Heavy-duty wheelchair seating and positioning support
Recommended User Types	Bariatric wheelchair users, rehab patients, long-term care users
Wheelchair Compatibility	Heavy-duty manual and bariatric power wheelchairs
Sliding Control Support	Raised front ridge helps improve seated stability
Warranty	18 Month Warranty

Shipping & Returns

SHIPPING:

Our goal is to offer you the best shipping options, no matter where you live. Every day, we deliver to hundreds of customers across the US, ensuring that we provide the very highest levels of responsiveness to you at all times.

(Please note that shipping to Hawaii and Alaska may be more expensive. if there is any changes in shipping rates for these two locations upon processing your order, we will contact you to further advise of your options.)

The time frame for order delivery is divided into two parts:

1: processing time.
Order verification, quality check, and packaging. Processing time usually takes 24-48 hours.

2: shipping time.

Once an order has shipped (24 to 72 hours) You will receive an email with the tracking number and the package should deliver to you within 5 business days.

For whichever reason you did not receive a tracking number within 72 hours, feel free to contact us at: info@medcaremobility.com

RETURNS:

We offer a 30-day return policy if you are not 100% satisfied with your product.

These are the products included in the 30-day return policy:

Electric wheelchairs.
Manual wheelchairs.
Lightweight wheelchairs.
All other Wheelchairs
All Electric scooters.
All Power lifts.
All Walkers.
All Rollators.
All Patient Lifts
All Wheelchair Ramps
Walkers & Rollators
All Hospital/Home Care Beds
All Mattresses
All Geri Recliner Chairs
All Overbed tables
All Bathroom Benches, Shower Benches, And Shower Chairs

To qualify for a return you will need to contact us first and obtain a RA# and return address at Info@medcaremobility.com and or simply open up a chat with a live agent on the website at anytime.

All items must come back in their original packaging and in good/unused condition and must be received back at the warehouse prior to 30 days of order placed. (Please be sure to request within 3 weeks so we can have it back within the time window)
There is a 15% restocking fee for all returns and the customer is responsible for all shipping fees on the order.

We do not currently offer returns for:

Wheelchair cushions & support accessories
Custom orders (products stated to be a custom Item)
Any Parts
Any Accessories
Slings for lifts

in case you receive your Item damaged, we require that you get in touch with us within 48 hours of delivery to report the damages in order to consider it damage upon delivery.

If the package is refused at the time of delivery, then the customer will still be responsible for the restocking and shipping fees as any regular return to ensure that we don’t suffer the losses.

Additional Notes:

It is Important to take note that while we do offer free shipping on many items above $99 however in the recent months the healthcare Industry has shifted and Manufacturers started placing high shipping costs on us giving us no choice to add shipping charges to all such brands. however, we only add 60% of the shipping charges to you. in addition we have also added many great discounts available as well as cash back rewards on every purchase which can later be used in your account for future purchases.

Please note that certain brands may experience a slight additional delay from the general shipping terms seasonally especially if Items are specialty items. your kind patience is much appreciated.

Custom Items / Orders

by ordering any item stated to be a custom product Please note that we are unfortunately unable to cancel such orders after 48 hours of placing the order (when production begins) and we cannot unfortunately accept any returns on custom products. in case of any damages and or defects we will work closely with you to get the product to work and send out the proper parts and we will ensure that things get resolved quick for you to be able to enjoy the product!

Please note that all returns must be shipped back to us within 72 hours of receiving the return label or the return authorization. If the item is not sent out within 72 hours of return approval, especially if the item comes back after the 30 days expires we will no longer be able to accept the return and the customer will be required to arrange for the item to be picked back up from us.