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Meet Zody, the high-performance, mid-priced task chair that blends science-based wellness and comfort with international design and sustainability. She’s a first in many ways. Zody is the first task chair to have PAL®, a passive pelvic support and a patented, user-selected, asymmetrical lumbar support system. She’s the first task chair to be endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association. And she’s the first task chair certified as a Cradle to CradleSM Gold Product by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC). 2 3

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The DNA of Zody: Form Follows Science™ How do you get a good looking task chair that is environmentally sensitive and lets users set personal comfort levels within superior human engineering standards? You let form follow science — and get Zody. Over two years of persistent research and development led to the product design innovations that are Zody. Her revolutionary asymmetrical lumbar support system is a result of a joint study between Haworth and The Human Performance Institute of Western Michigan University. Approximately 70% of all test participants made one thing very clear:...

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There is a tendency for the pelvis to rotate backwards into an unhealthy posture when sitting. Working together with the lumbar adjustment system, Zody’s pelvic support helps prevent this backward rotation. The lumbar pad consists of four concentric rings interconnected by small, flexible webs, but independent of each other. Users can distribute pressure to the lower back asymmetrically according to their personal preferences. The wave in the middle takes pressure off the spine.

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Zody’s PAL® System: Arm and Seat Pan Design: Set Your Own Comfort More Flexibility & Support Zody’s patented lumbar support system, with its Arms play a major role in ergonomic design. Zody’s arms asymmetrical control concept is the result of more than adjust in four directions. This 4-D design improves flexibility, two years of persistent research and development. support, and comfort. Users will find it easier to keep their By combining a passive pelvic support feature with shoulders in a neutral posture. They can move closer to the unique PAL Back System, Zody gives her users a their...

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= Zody is assembled using 100% renewable wind power Zody is made with 51% recycled materials …and is 98% recyclable. = The Science of Form Designed by ITO DESIGN of Germany, in collaboration with the Haworth Design Studio, Zody demonstrates that an environmentally responsible chair can be sophisticated and still have a strong aesthetic appeal. Even a personality. In fact, many personalities: casual, fun, chic, sleek, elegant, or all business. …which is like planting 194 acres of mature trees or taking 124 automobiles off the road permanently. At the prestigious Best of ...

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Zody A high-performing task chair that blends science-based wellness and comfort with sustainability and international design. MA-001 Support Featured Fabrics and Finishes Cover mesh Gusto fabric Maharam Plural Poppy trim smoke and metallic champagne Awards Silver Best of NeoCon, Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task, June 2005 Page 2, 3 mesh Soothe fabric Haworth+ Carnegie Refraction Color 6 trim smoke and metallic champagne Gold IIDEX/NeoCon Gold, Seating: Desk/Workstation Chairs, Sept 2005 MA-002 Comfort 4-D Arms Page 4, 5, clockwise from top left: mesh Comfort fabric Haworth+ Maharam Cipher...

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For more information call 800.344.2600 or 616.393.3000. Download additional copies at haworth.com. This brochure is printed on FSC certified U2®:XG™, manufactured with electricity in the form of renewable energy (wind, hydro, biogas) and contains a minimum of 30% post-consumer recovered fiber. FSC is the global benchmark for responsible forest management. 30% Haworth is a registered trademark of Haworth, Inc. Printed in USA ©Haworth, Inc. 2010 02.10 Item #0365 haworth.com | haworth-europe.com | haworth-asia.com

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