The Sittingwell® back support cushion is back
… and still going strong years later
When we recently relaunched the Sittingwell® back support cushion, it marked the end of a two-and-a-half-year-long search to find the right manufacturer after our previous one retired.
We never expected it to take so long.
It’s the unique combination of an orthopaedic product with homeware, which is the whole purpose of the product, so it looks great in your home, which has ironically been the core of the problem.
We would not be defeated and so continued our search alongside relocating and restarting our well-being therapy business in our beloved new area in South Somerset.
Just as we were wondering if it was time to throw in the towel, we had a chance conversation with a local business owner who mentioned a local upholstery firm that would have the skills and resources to do what we needed.
After many months of checking and ensuring that the original quality of the Sittingwell® cushion could be maintained, we were pleased to announce that we’re back in production.
At that point, we were simply pleased to be able to offer it again. After letting our waitlist know, we spread the word through our main newsletter and social media. What we didn’t expect was the response that followed.
Still supporting backs nearly a decade later
As soon as we started talking about the relaunch, we began hearing from people who had bought the original Sittingwell® cushions.
Many of them are still using those same cushions today.
Some of those original cushions are now around nine years old, and are still providing the support they were designed to give.
We have always been focused on producing a quality product, so to have that proof mirrored back felt very special.
So what did those reviews from happy customers say?
“I love my Sittingwell cushion. It’s lasted ages and remains supportive and fits any chair I want to use it in. Wouldn’t be without it.”
“I still have mine and think it’s brilliant.”
“My back loves my Sittingwell cushion. Great on a sofa but also brilliant when I’m reading in bed.”
“These cushions are great. They give excellent back support and look great. I’ve had mine for more than 5 years and they are as good as new”
“I have purchased 9 of the Sittingwell back support cushions for family… they provide the support where it is needed, keep their shape… highly recommend the product.”
“This has allowed me back on the sofa with my wife rather than on the floor with a lumbar roll on my own.”
“Well done ladies these cushions are a must for anyone needing more comfort and support when sitting on the sofa. Made a real difference to my ‘twitchy leg’ syndrome.”
What that means in terms of value?
When looking at a back support cushion, the price can be something people consider carefully.
The Sittingwell® cushion is priced at £125 for the feather padded version and £115 for the polyester one. On first appearances, that can look like a big investment.
When you look at it over the time-frame from the people who bought the cushions in the reviews, the cost breaks down from previous customers:
- A feather Sittingwell® cushion works out at around 4p per day.
- The polyester version comes in at just over 3p per day.
We may be biased, but we think that is incredibly good value.
Back support where you actually need it.
The original idea behind the Sittingwell® cushion hasn’t changed.
It was created to provide effective back support on sofas and chairs where posture is often compromised, while still fitting into a home environment without looking out of place.
Being able to bring it back into production, and to see that the original cushions are still being used years later, has made up for some of the struggle of the last few years.
If you’re looking for a back support cushion for your sofa or want to find out more about how the Sittingwell® cushion works, here’s the link.
Learn more about the Sittingwell® cushion
