Permobil launches Comfort Unite back supports for wheelchair seating

11.03.2026

Permobil has introduced Comfort Unite, a new wheelchair back support line designed to help clinicians, wheelchair users and providers achieve an appropriate fit, postural support and comfort across a wide range of seating and positioning needs. The lineup offers five configurations and combines ROHO air technology with Comfort moldable stays, aiming to reduce setup complexity in clinical practice.

Permobil announced the launch of Comfort Unite, a new wheelchair back support line designed to make it easier to select appropriate support for different seating and positioning needs. Unite aims to simplify clinical decision making, reduce setup complexity and support a more personalized seating experience from day one.

Five configurations to match clinical needs

Wheelchair user conducting musicians with a baton on stage

Permobil’s Comfort Unite lineup offers five wheelchair back support configurations designed to help clinicians match contour and adjustability to different seating and positioning needs. © Permobil

Instead of navigating multiple legacy products, clinicians and providers can choose from five standardized options intended to cover a broad range of postural presentations:

Unite 1 – Minimal contour
Unite 2 – Medium contour
Unite 3 – Maximum contour
Unite 1 Wing – Minimal contour with added wing support
Unite 1 LTS – Minimal contour with integrated lateral thoracic support

"Unite is about giving clinicians and users greater clarity and confidence when choosing a back support," says Todd Walling, President of Permobil Americas. "It simplifies the process while raising the bar on performance and adjustability – all in service of creating better outcomes for the people who rely on our seating solutions every day."

Woman walking beside a powered wheelchair user in a bright hallway

In daily life, stable positioning and comfortable seating can support mobility, reduce strain and make transfers and assistance routines easier, relevant for users, clinicians and care providers. © Permobil

Designed for setup, personalization and ongoing adjustments

Permobil states that Unite was developed with the aim of being easier to set up, personalize and adjust over time. The system combines ROHO air technology with Comfort’s moldable stays, giving clinicians options to tailor support around asymmetries, changing needs or growth, often without removing the user from the chair.

"Comfort Unite reflects a commitment to meeting users where they are – whether they need straightforward support or more complex postural shaping," says Jennifer Gray, Senior Commercial Product Manager. "The result is a back support that’s simple to understand yet powerful in its ability to adjust as needs evolve."

What clinicians, users and providers can expect

Permobil highlights several features relevant for rehabilitation settings and day-to-day wheelchair use:

Built-in personalization: ROHO air inserts and Comfort moldable stays on standard configurations
Adjustability without disruption: in-chair contouring while the user remains seated
Faster setup: Compass Hardware standard for depth, height and angle adjustments
Broader compatibility: suitable for most manual and power wheelchairs, with direct mount options for Permobil power bases
Durability and comfort: updated covers and foam configurations for long-term use
Pressure management: optional full neoprene ROHO inserts for custom pressure redistribution

REHACARE.com; Source: Permobil