Bean Bag Vacuum Bag

If you’re not familiar with a bean bag vacuum bag, it’s basically just a strong plastic bag filled with thousands of tiny little beads. When a special suction line is attached to this bag it draws all the air out and creates a vacuum which forces the little beads to stick together. This moulds the bag into a rigid shape that will then support your patient. These bags are often used as body or extremity stabilisers to keep patients in a comfortable position during surgery.

It is very important to note that the majority of beanbag filling sold in stores is EPS (expandable polystyrene). This is not the same as Styrofoam, although they share a similar name and can be mistaken for each other. EPS is only 2 per cent solid material, with the other 98 per cent being air, which makes it one of the lightest and most flexible materials ever made. It also has the ability to absorb a large amount of energy without crushing. This is why it is prized for use in packaging products like electronic equipment, safety helmets and lining child’s car seats.

As more and more people are becoming conscious of their environmental impact, some are avoiding the use of any kind of manmade product like styrofoam or bean bag beans. This has led to a rise in popularity of natural filling products such as coconut fibers, cotton or wool. But for those who want to retain the perks of a beanbag chair, this boucle beanbag from Pottery Barn Teen is an excellent option. It’s synthetic, but the boucle foam is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, which means that it’s low in VOCs and chemicals that can contribute to poor indoor air quality.