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 people’s 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 intensive care (preemie baby) ‘nests,’ surgical positioning cushions, surgical tourniquet cushions, ballet cushions, industrial knee pads, and more.