Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

If you are like me, you've been reading through all this info about density, and compression, and so forth trying to decide which size and type cushion might work best for your project. The specs provide a good bit of info, but not necessarily all that useful unless one already has some experience with these things. I certainly didn't - the cushions I recall from the 70s squished flat as soon as any weight at all hit them. So perhaps my experience will help your decision. I have a power recliner in which I spend a good bit of time due to disability. I'm a big guy, weighing in at 275 lbs. As much as I love my 1.5x-usual-width chair, it could have been padded much better. It was causing me pain and skin irritations. I looked at the price of new, better chairs then soon began looking at cushions. After much confusion, I finally decided I'd just have to try one, and go from there. Because I am heavy, I worried that many of these cushions might not be up to the task. I almost decided upon one of the 4" sizes but worried that it might not want to fit the chair properly. This three-inch one seemed right. I could not have chosen any better. This is a firm cushion, and supports weight easily. And comfortably. They rate it as density 1.8, 36lb compression. Yes, different from the 1.4 density here, I bought same brand, but higher density from a different Amazon seller. If you want softer, this 1.4 may be the right choice, I don't know.. I know they call this medium density, but I can't imagine anyone wanting a cushion firmer than this one, and I like firm. Chances are that you will be happy with the 1.8 cushion. If it were something I was going to lay on a hard, flat surface to sleep on, then the 4' makes sense, and I'd consider it. For my recliner needs, this 3" was the right choice. I also ordered a micro-suede fabric for covering it, and that turned out very well - feels great against skin, see it here: http://www.amazon.com/Buckskin-Microsuede-Fabric-Upholstery-Drapery/dp/B00A4GP5WS?ie=UTF8&colid=34CJUJXPNW7ZF&coliid=I12YD0AO9XO1NN&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl