Seat Protectors for the Chemical Sensitive

Seat protectors can be highly beneficial for those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity who have skin sensitivities to chemicals. A seat protector can be placed over the seat and back of a chair that has chemicals on it. Based on my experience, a good seat protector:

1. Is impermeable to chemicals (cloth is generally quite permeable)
2. Can fit in the dishwasher to remove chemicals by washing (if I remove the top rack of my dishwasher it will hold even my largest seat protectors)
3. Is relatively lightweight
4. Is not metal (if it needs to pass through metal detectors)
5. Is not too uncomfortable
6. Does not look too weird, and is relatively discrete
7. Does not present a danger with sharp edges or corners

Based on the above criteria, my preferred seat protectors are made from polycarbonate, which I ordered from TAP plastics (www.tapplastics.com). I measured the dimensions of the chairs and car seats that I wanted seat protectors for and submitted those measurements on the order form page. Here are the other dimensions of my seat protectors:

Thickness: 1/8 (.118) inches
Rounded Corners: 1 inches radius cornering
Color: Clear

TAP plastics also will cut to size other types of plastic sheets, including acrylic, but I haven't tried anything other than polycarbonate. The one criteria above that polycarbonate is not great for is comfort, but I just add a folded towel for padding and it is fine.

Good luck!