愛上你的辦公椅 - 四大選購要點

Many office workers spend their days sitting in front of their computers, easily becoming fatigued and impacting their work efficiency. As the saying goes, "If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools." Whether at home or at work, a suitable office chair provides the most comfortable and healthy posture. Such an office chair that is both functional and practical is the best choice. So how do you choose the best office chair?


1. The softness of the chair
First, we need to check the softness and comfort of the seat cushion and backrest, mainly checking the density and resilience of the seat filling. If the filling is sponge, it is best to sit down deeply without touching the bottom plate, and there should be a noticeable rebound feeling after pressing down hard, and the seat surface should be flat and not uneven.

If the office chair doesn't have a padded seat or backrest, examine the material and hardness of the seat itself, checking whether the seat conforms to the curves of the hips and thighs. A chair that's too flat or too hard can damage the spine, while one that's too soft or has too much foam can impair blood circulation in the legs. The seat cushion is crucial. Sitting for extended periods can lead to a stuffy, uncomfortable feeling in the buttocks. The reason is simple: the buttocks bear the weight and pressure of the upper body, and the hips are richly populated with blood vessels and nerves. A seat cushion that's too soft will fit too closely to the buttocks, increasing pressure on these vessels and nerves.

2, armrest height
The armrest should be coordinated with the backrest and seat. Try placing your arm on the armrest to check whether it fits the curve of your arm and is comfortable. Apply slight pressure and rock it left and right to test its stability and whether it provides strong support for your arm. If the armrest is adjustable, adjust it in the direction of adjustment to test its flexibility. Also, check that the surface material is not scratched or damaged, and that the connection between the armrest and the seat is not loose.

3, gas rod
A high-quality gas stem office chair should be silent when sitting on it, with no leaking sounds when rocking left and right, or when raising or lowering. When purchasing, check the sensitivity of the adjustment lever. Raise the chair to its highest position, then slowly lower it. If the chair doesn't bounce back when lowered all the way to the floor, and feels stiff, the gas stem is poor quality. Also, check that the seat height is appropriate when the adjustment lever is fully lowered. Electroplated gas stems are recommended, as they are less prone to leaks, have a long service life, and appear exceptionally premium. They also allow for flexible rotation and raising/lowering.

4, chair legs
Generally, it's best to choose an office chair with five-claw legs to ensure stability. Chair legs can be either pulley or fixed. Whether pulley or fixed, the material is crucial, as it can easily wear out and compromise safety. If you choose a pulley design, consider whether the wheels will damage the floor. Also, avoid overly flexible wheels, as they can't effectively absorb force and become tiring.

The importance of office chairs is related to the health of employees. In a nutshell, they are just a tool. However, for the comfort of employees, it is still very important to choose a good chair to protect their cervical spine. Sitting comfortably is the most basic and ultimate requirement for office chairs.