NXT Armadillo Wheelchair Backrest
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NXT Armadillo Wheelchair Backrest

NXT Armadillo Backrest

From £695.00 – £795.00

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Customisable Postural Support for Unique Spinal Needs

The NXT Armadillo Back Support is a fully adjustable, modular backrest designed to accommodate the unique spinal contours of each user. Featuring a three-section modular shell and a smartGEL™ Infused Visco Technology back cushion, it provides exceptional comfort and support, particularly for individuals with conditions like Kyphosis or other specialised spinal positioning needs.

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Key Features of the NXT Armadillo Back Support

  • Custom Fit for Unique Spinal Contours
    The modular design wraps around the spine, providing tailored support for users with Kyphosis or other spinal irregularities.
  • Recessed Middle Channel
    Offloads pressure from the spinous processes, offering additional comfort and reducing strain.
  • Expandable Mounting Hooks
    Accommodates wheelchairs up to 2” wider, ensuring compatibility with various models.
  • Adjustable Bottom Plate
    Customises pelvic support at the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) for enhanced positioning and stability.

What’s Included with the Armadillo Back Support?

  • Lightweight Aluminium Three-Section Modular Shell
    Designed for durability and ease of adjustment.
  • Dual-Density Foam Cushion with smartGEL™ Technology
    • Reduces surface temperature by drawing heat away from the skin.
    • Delivers unparalleled softness, comfort, and long-lasting resilience.
  • Breathable Stretch Fabric Cover
    • Enhances airflow for user comfort.
    • Washable and easy to maintain.
  • QuickFit Mounting System
    Includes all installation hardware for a secure and efficient setup.

Accessories & Options Available

  • 2” Lateral Contour Add-On
    Provides additional lateral support for enhanced posture control.
  • Head Supports
    Customisable headrests for improved head and neck positioning.
  • Replacement Covers and Foam
    Extend the lifespan of your back support with replaceable components.

Why Choose the NXT Armadillo Back Support?

The NXT Armadillo Back Support is ideal for users requiring advanced spinal and pelvic positioning. Its modular, multi-adjustable design perfectly fits individuals with unique postural needs while delivering lasting comfort and support.

Brand

NXT Seating

Discover NXT Seating Series offer premium wheelchair backrests and cushions designed for comfort, support, and optimal pelvic positioning. The range includes backrests with posterior, posterior lateral, and posterior deep lateral supports, available in full or scapula cut-out shapes. Perfectly crafted to enhance natural motion and provide exceptional support for all-day comfort.
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Features

Stability, Symmetry & Shoulder Freedom

NXT backrests are expertly designed to stabilise the spine within the "Scapula Triangle," enhancing shoulder mobility and head control. Additionally, they provide lateral support to the pelvis and thorax, promoting symmetry and overall spinal alignment.

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Feature Bottom Edge Pelvic Cut-Out

Bottom Edge Pelvic Cut-Out

This unique design allows the backrest's bottom edge to rest in the PSIS area, creating space for the buttocks to extend naturally for a more ergonomic seated posture.

smartGEL™ Visco Foam Technology

  • Advanced Cooling: Infused at a molecular level, the gel ensures consistent cooling without the breakdown of gel beads.
  • Incredible Comfort: The viscoelastic foam is exceptionally soft, resilient, and durable, delivering unmatched support over time.
 
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Customisable Lateral Contour

The lateral contours are fully adjustable, allowing them to be bent inward or outward to provide personalised postural control and a perfect fit.

Low Pivot Point Design

With mounting hardware attachment points set at a low pivot point, the backrest pivots around the pelvis. This innovative design supports the pelvis during recline adjustments, minimising unwanted movement and enhancing comfort.

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smartx3D™ Fabric Innovation

  • Breathable Micro-Climate: The three-layer fabric structure creates a channel for airflow, enhancing comfort with a breathable "micro-climate."
  • Durable and Advanced: Monofilament yarn joins the layers for superior durability and long-lasting performance.

NXT Backrest Catalogue

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NXT Backrest User Manual

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Material

smartx3D™ Fabric – Unmatched Comfort and Durability

The smartx3D™ fabric offers unprecedented comfort through its innovative three-layer technology. Unlike traditional two-dimensional fabrics, smartx3D integrates two separate fabric layers joined by a monofilament yarn, creating a breathable channel that enhances its 3D structure. This advanced design promotes airflow, reduces heat, and forms a “micro-climate” for a cooler, drier seating experience.

Key Benefits of smartx3D™ Fabric

  • Enhanced Breathability: Heat and vapour move freely through the highly permeable fabric, keeping users cool and dry.
  • 4-Way Stretch with 100% Recovery: Naturally adapts to pressure for superior immersion and pressure redistribution.
  • Improved Immersion and Envelopment: Aids in pressure management and reduces shear for maximum comfort.
  • Durable and Pill-Resistant: Retains its quality even with long-term use.
  • Antimicrobial Protection: Built-in properties resist bacteria and odours, ensuring hygiene that won’t wash out.
  • 20x More Air Permeable: Provides significantly better airflow than standard fabrics.

The 3D construction enhances overall breathability, effectively dissipating heat and moisture to keep wheelchair users comfortable and dry, even during extended use.

smartGEL™ and smartx3D™ – The Ultimate Comfort Duo

When paired with NXT’s smartGEL™ Visco Elastic foam, smartx3D fabric delivers the pinnacle of comfort and support.

smartGEL™ Foam Features

  • Temperature Regulation: Draws heat away from the skin, reducing surface temperature for a cooling effect.
  • Superior Comfort and Softness: Offers a luxurious seating experience with optimal support.
  • Highly Resilient and Long-Lasting: Maintains performance and comfort over time.
  • Advanced Composition: smartGEL is infused at a molecular level, ensuring 100% homogeneous cooling with no gel bead breakdown.
  • High IFD (Indent Force Deflection): Combines softness with high-density support for unparalleled durability.

Smartx3D fabric and smartGEL foam create a seating solution that addresses pressure management, heat dissipation, and comfort with advanced materials designed for performance and longevity.

Technical Specifications

Weight1.77 kg | 3.9 lbs
Height16" - 20" | 40.5 - 51 cm
Fits Wheelchair Width14" - 24" | 35.5 - 61 cm
Top Adjustability40° Anterior - 20° Posterior
Lower Adjustability30° Anterior - 30° Posterior
Max. User Weight
14" - 20" Wide136 kg | 300 lbs
22" - 24" Wide181 kg | 400 lbs

Backrest Sizes

WidthHeightHeightHeightFits Wheelchair Widths
14" | 35.5 cm16" | 40.5 cm14" - 16" | 35.5 - 40.5 cm
16" | 40.5 cm16" | 40.5 cm16" - 18" | 40.5 - 46 cm
18" | 46 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm18" - 20" | 46 - 51 cm
20" | 51 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm20" - 22" | 51 - 56 cm
22" | 56 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm22" - 24" | 56 - 61 cm
24" | 61 cm18" | 46 cm20" | 51 cm24" - 26" | 61 - 66 cm

Seating Solutions

Struggling with Seating or Pressure Relief Issues? Recare Has the Solution

At Recare, we specialise in mobility, rehabilitation, and seating solutions to improve comfort, posture, and pressure management for wheelchair and powerchair users. Our expert in-house seating specialists work closely with you and your healthcare professional—whether an occupational therapist (OT) or physiotherapist—to ensure you receive the best seating support.

Choosing the Right Seating Solution for Your Needs

We offer three levels of seating assessments, from essential wheelchair seating prescriptions to advanced, custom-moulded solutions for complex postural and pressure relief needs.

Level 1: Standard Seating Evaluation (Free of charge: Included in your product assessment)

Our standard assessment ensures your wheelchair or powerchair has the right cushion and backrest for your needs. Whether in our clinic or at home, this service is part of your tailored wheelchair assessment to maximise comfort and mobility.

Level 2: Pressure Mapping Assessment (Assessment rate £450)

A Recare seating specialist will conduct a pressure mapping assessment to prevent pressure sores and discomfort. The assessment produces a live visual representation of the pressure areas in your seating, which is the most popular method for assessing the suitability of your current seating. To test alternative options to find a seating solution better suited for you based on comparing live visual data.

Level 3: Advanced Complex Seating Assessment (Free in the clinic)

We offer a comprehensive complex seating assessment for individuals requiring specialist seating solutions. In partnership with Ottobock specialists, we use 3D digital moulding technology to design a custom seating system that enhances stability, support, and pressure relief.

📍 In-clinic assessments are free of charge
🏠 At-home assessments are available. Please contact us for more information.

Why Choose Recare for Your Seating Needs?

✔ Experienced seating specialists collaborating with healthcare professionals.
✔ Tailored solutions for wheelchair and powerchair users to prevent pressure ulcers.
✔ State-of-the-art pressure mapping and 3D seating technology.
✔ In-clinic and at-home assessments.

👉 Book your seating assessment today! Contact Recare to discuss your needs with our expert team.

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