ISO 16840-2:2018 Clause 11 – a test to evaluate a cushion’s ability to immerse the buttocks
ISO 16840-2:2018 Clause 9 – a test to evaluate a cushion’s ability to reduce impact loading on tissues and help maintain postural stability when performing tasks such as going off a curb
ISO 16840-2:2018 Clause 14 – a test to evaluate the cushion’s ability to consistently provide support during a cycle of loading and unloading
ISO 16840-2:2018 Annex C – a test to evaluate the cushion’s response to slight horizontal movements in the forward direction
ISO 16840-13:2021 – a test that characterizes a cushions’ ability to resist lateral leans
ISO 16840-6:2015 Clause 14 – a test that utilizes interface pressure measurements to assess the magnitude and distribution of pressure on a loaded cushion
ISO 16840-12:2021 – a test to evaluate a cushion’s ability to conform to the contour of the body (i.e. immerse and envelop the buttocks). Explore this test’s assessment of pressure distribution.
ISO 16840-6:2015 Clause 20 – a test to evaluate a cushion’s ability to “cushion” or elastically deform by measuring the force necessary to produce a deflection of 10% of the cushion thickness
ISO 16840-12:2021– a test to evaluate a cushion’s ability to conform to the contour of the body (i.e. immerse and envelop the buttocks). Explore this test’s assessment of immersion.
