Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion (Half Wipe Clean)
- Half Wipe-Clean, Half Cotton Cover - dual-surface cover provides a wipe-clean surface on one face for NHS IPC decontamination compatibility, and a soft breathable cotton surface on the other for direct skin contact; the half-and-half design balances infection control requirements with the skin comfort and moisture management benefits of a cotton contact surface.
- Hollow Fibre Gentle Pressure Relief - soft hollow fibre inner provides gentle pressure relief and postural comfort on beds, chairs, and wheelchairs; the hollow fibre maintains consistent volume and cushioning under load across extended periods of use, suitable for residents requiring additional comfort support during prolonged seated or lying episodes.
- When to Choose the Half Wipe-Clean Version - appropriate where the cotton face will be placed against the resident's skin for direct-contact comfort, while the wipe-clean face contacts the chair or bed surface and requires periodic decontamination; a practical middle specification between the full wipe-clean (NCL-FFWC) and fully FR cotton (NCL-FFCC) versions in the hollow fibre cushion range.
- CQC Regulation 10 - the combined cotton and wipe-clean specification supports both resident comfort (cotton face) and the NHS IPC hygiene obligations of the care setting (wipe-clean face), directly supporting CQC Regulation 10 dignity and person-centred care through a cushion specification appropriate to both skin comfort and infection control requirements.
Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion - Half Wipe-Clean - Half Cotton Cover
The Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion (Half Wipe-Clean) features a dual-surface cover with a wipe-clean face for NHS IPC decontamination compatibility and a soft breathable cotton face for direct skin contact comfort. The hollow fibre inner provides gentle pressure relief across beds, chairs, and wheelchairs. This version offers a practical balance between the full wipe-clean (NCL-FFWC) and fully FR cotton (NCL-FFCC) versions, appropriate where skin-contact comfort and infection control surface requirements apply to different faces of the cushion.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-FFHHC |
| Filling | Hollow fibre |
| Cover - Face 1 | Wipe-clean (NHS IPC compatible) |
| Cover - Face 2 | Breathable cotton (skin contact) |
| Use | Beds, chairs, wheelchairs |
| Other Versions | NCL-FFWC (full wipe-clean); NCL-FFCC (fully FR cotton) |
Regulatory Compliance
NHS IPC infection control guidance requires patient contact equipment to have surfaces capable of decontamination between uses where shared equipment is in use; the wipe-clean face meets this requirement for the surface in contact with the chair or bed. The cotton face supports the NICE CG179 microclimate management principle by allowing moisture vapour to pass from the skin surface rather than trapping it against a synthetic surface. CQC Regulation 10 (dignity) is supported by the comfortable cotton skin-contact surface and the practical ease of maintaining infection control on the chair-contact face. The care home infection control policy should specify which face is placed upward for each use scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which face of the cushion should be placed against the resident's skin?
The cotton face should be placed upward, in direct contact with the resident's clothing or skin, to provide breathable comfort and skin moisture management. The wipe-clean face should be placed downward, against the chair seat or bed surface, where periodic decontamination with an NHS IPC-compliant wipe is practical between uses. This orientation uses each surface for its intended purpose and maintains both the skin comfort and the infection control objectives of the half-and-half specification.
When is the half wipe-clean version preferable to the full wipe-clean (NCL-FFWC)?
The half wipe-clean version (NCL-FFHHC) is preferable where the resident will have direct skin or clothing contact with the cushion surface for extended periods, and breathability or cotton softness at the skin-contact face is a comfort priority. The full wipe-clean version (NCL-FFWC) is preferable where both surfaces of the cushion require decontamination between uses - for example, where the cushion may be turned or repositioned during use, exposing both faces to the resident. Care home staff should be briefed on the correct orientation for the half wipe-clean version to ensure both purposes are maintained in practice.
NCL-FFHHC
- Half Wipe-Clean, Half Cotton Cover - dual-surface cover provides a wipe-clean surface on one face for NHS IPC decontamination compatibility, and a soft breathable cotton surface on the other for direct skin contact; the half-and-half design balances infection control requirements with the skin comfort and moisture management benefits of a cotton contact surface.
- Hollow Fibre Gentle Pressure Relief - soft hollow fibre inner provides gentle pressure relief and postural comfort on beds, chairs, and wheelchairs; the hollow fibre maintains consistent volume and cushioning under load across extended periods of use, suitable for residents requiring additional comfort support during prolonged seated or lying episodes.
- When to Choose the Half Wipe-Clean Version - appropriate where the cotton face will be placed against the resident's skin for direct-contact comfort, while the wipe-clean face contacts the chair or bed surface and requires periodic decontamination; a practical middle specification between the full wipe-clean (NCL-FFWC) and fully FR cotton (NCL-FFCC) versions in the hollow fibre cushion range.
- CQC Regulation 10 - the combined cotton and wipe-clean specification supports both resident comfort (cotton face) and the NHS IPC hygiene obligations of the care setting (wipe-clean face), directly supporting CQC Regulation 10 dignity and person-centred care through a cushion specification appropriate to both skin comfort and infection control requirements.