Skwoosh™, Manufacturer of Lightweight Gel Cushions, Announces New Travel Cushion for Pilots

PRLog (Press Release) – May 20, 2009 – I-Tek Inc. announces the expansion of their Skwoosh line of gel cushions. Skwoosh already offers an extensive line of gel cushions including camping seats, stadium and bleacher seating and canoe and kayak cushions.  Skwoosh has now made available a gel seat designed specifically for pilots and flight attendants.
Like the entire line of Skwoosh cushions, the pilot cushion reduces pressure on the ischial tuberosity, aka the “sitz” bones located at the lowest part of the pelvis, and helps maintain circulation and prevent numbness and discomfort in the legs and lower back. TekPad® Ultra-Lite gel, a temperature stable and non-toxic composite, gives Skwoosh cushions their unique ability to conform to the contours of the body.
The Skwoosh pilot cushion was designed with the needs of aviation professionals in mind. It fits all aircraft seats – even those with a central harness attachment – and has a non-skid bottom so that the cushion stays in place throughout the flight. The Pilot’s Seat has a low, ½” profile and can be easily stowed in a carry-on bag, briefcase or chart case. The pilot cushion can also be hung from a roll-on by loops attached to the side of the seat.
Ted Brother, CEO of I-Tek, the parent company of Skwoosh performance cushions, recently attended the 2009 Sun ‘n Fun fly-in in Lakeland, Florida to introduce the pilot cushion to a group of receptive aviation industry wholesalers.
I-Tek, Inc. is a material design and development company focused on applying its patented TekPad light weight gel to commercial applications. I-Tek’s Skwoosh Performance Comfort Products division was started in 1999 to bring TekPad technology to the outdoor and back comfort markets. New product development centers on serving markets in which comfort, cushioning and pressure relief are essential to performance.
For more information on I-Tek Inc., TekPad technology or Skwoosh gel cushions please contact Annie Barber at abarber@skwoosh.com or 978-689-0500.

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Skwoosh produces an extensive line of multipurpose cushions using TekPad, a light-weight polymeric gel. Brought to the consumer market by I-Tek, Skwoosh makes canoe and kayak cushions, travel seats, exercise cushions, car seats and wheelchair pads.