Comparison AMF Atletik vs AMF Atlantis Plastic

The material from which the seat of the chair is made. Note that certain models may be available in several options, differing by seat material.

— Fabric. Fabric can have many varieties, and specific characteristics depend on the chair's price category. This material is found in all categories — from budget models to quite expensive ones. Common properties of all fabric types are low cost, durability, and low maintenance requirements.

— Leather. The main distinguishing features of natural leather are its luxurious appearance and corresponding cost. In light of this, this material is considered "image-based" and is used not only for comfort but also to emphasize the owner's status. Accordingly, most chairs with leather seats are intended for executives (see "Purpose") and belong to the premium class. Practically, leather is durable and quite pleasant to the touch, but does not breathe well (which can cause discomfort in hot weather).

— Leatherette. A variety of synthetic materials imitating the natural leather described above. The quality and properties of a specific leatherette usually directly depend on its cost (and the chair's price category overall), but even the most expensive options usually cost less than leather — despite the fact that they can be virtually indistinguishable from it in appearance and feel. Additionally, this material is less demanding in terms of maint...enance. Thanks to this, leatherette seats are quite common. Their main disadvantages are the tendency to develop scuffs and generally a shorter lifespan than leather ones (again, much depends on the price).

— Plastic. Plastic seats are typical for the cheapest chairs, designed for visitors or staff who do not have to sit in one place for long. This material is characterized by low cost combined with durability, reliability, and a variety of colors. However, it has one key disadvantage that practically nullifies all the described benefits — hardness; simply put, sitting on plastic is uncomfortable. Because of this, even among the mentioned models, all-plastic seats are very rare.

— Wood. In the case of seats for office chairs, the word "wood" usually means plywood. This material is largely similar to the plastic described above, but it also has some differences: on one hand, it features an aesthetic appearance with original patterns and is considered more pleasant to the touch; on the other hand, it costs more and offers relatively few design options. Nevertheless, the disadvantage of hardness is also characteristic of this material, which is why it is also used only in isolated cases.

— Mesh. Seats in the form of a rigid frame with fabric or synthetic mesh stretched across it. The main advantages of such structures are their light weight and good breathability. The design of the mesh allows them to be used even in executive chairs. As for the noticeable disadvantages of mesh seats, they only have slightly lower reliability and greater repair complexity compared to similar fabric seats (see above).

The main material used for the chair backrest. Note that some models are available in several design options, differing in materials; all available options are listed for such models.

— Fabric. Relatively inexpensive and at the same time quite practical material. It has decent strength, is easy to maintain, and can be made in numerous colors and designs; in addition, it provides good ventilation, which can be useful in hot weather.

— Leather. Natural leather is expensive and strongly highlights the owner's status (especially since leather products themselves look solid and luxurious). Accordingly, the main use of this option is for executive chairs (see "Purpose"). From a practical perspective, leather is durable and quite pleasant to the touch, however, it has poor breathability (which can cause discomfort in hot weather) and requires specific care, otherwise, it may lose its "marketable appearance."

— Leatherette. There are many types of leatherette, significantly differing in price and properties, and the most advanced ones are even used in premium-class "executive" chairs. Leatherette backrests are not as demanding in care as natural leather, but they are less durable and more prone to wear and tear.

— Mesh. Backrests in the form of a rigid frame with a fabric or synthetic mesh stretched...over it. The main advantages of such designs are their lightweight and good breathability. The design of the meshes allows their use even in executive chairs. The noticeable drawbacks include slightly less reliability and greater repair complexity compared to similar fabric (see above).

— Plastic. Purely plastic backrests are most often used in chairs with seats made of the same material (see above). They are strong and inexpensive, but due to their hardness, they are quite uncomfortable, which is why they are not widespread even among visitor models.

— Wood. Wooden backrests are in many ways similar to the plastic ones described above, except that they are somewhat more expensive and can have an original appearance due to the wood's textured patterns. They are also rarely used due to their hardness and the associated discomfort.