The SSC-200 was developed as a way of reducing the physical discomfort caused by pressure on the body that prolonged sitting produces. Trauma-Tek™ made with Confor®, is able to reduce as much as 90% of the static trauma caused by sitting, as well as blunt force and vibration trauma. The seat cushion is made from 1 1/8”Trauma-Tek™ when measured at its thickest point. It is light weight, only 1lb. It measures 17½" long by 17" at its widest point The SSC-200 is user friendly (see care and cleaning directions).