By 1993, wheelchair users testing the Pearces, wheelchairs let them know the real need was for better wheelchair cushioning. Pressure sores were a really bad part of peoples lives. Taking on that challenge, the Pearces created Floam, the worlds lightest-weight cushioning fluid. Soon, Floam had five patents and was being used in not only wheelchair cushions, but also by major licensees of the Pearces in critical-care medical beds (Hill-Rom), footwear (Nike), ankle/knee braces (Johnson & Johnson), golf bag straps (Top-Flite), neonatal.
By 1993, wheelchair users testing the Pearces, wheelchairs let them know the real need was for better wheelchair cushioning. Pressure sores were a really bad part of peoples lives. Taking on that challenge, the Pearces created Floam, the worlds lightest-weight cushioning fluid. Soon, Floam had five patents and was being used in not only wheelchair cushions, but also by major licensees of the Pearces in critical-care medical beds (Hill-Rom), footwear (Nike), ankle/knee braces (Johnson & Johnson), golf bag straps (Top-Flite), neonatal.
