Published 6 August 2026
Invacare has expanded its Aquatec Pure line with five new showering and toileting products, aimed squarely at the part of the market where people are buying bathroom equipment for their own home rather than for a clinical setting. The range now covers three shower stools, a modular shower chair and a three-in-one commode.
The stools are the Aquatec Pure Sol, Pure Bay and Pure Siro, offered in three different shapes so they can be matched to the space available. Small bathrooms are the perennial problem with shower seating, and the shape options are a direct answer to that: a corner-friendly form factor takes up far less usable floor area than a conventional square stool.
A shower chair you can build up over time
The Aquatec Pure Isla shower chair is the more interesting product for anyone whose needs are likely to change. It can be bought as a seat only, a seat with armrests, a seat with a backrest, or a complete chair with both. That modular approach means someone who currently just needs somewhere to sit does not have to pay for a full chair, and does not have to replace the whole unit if they later need more support.
The Aquatec Pure Azure is a three-in-one commode that works as a shower chair, a toilet frame or a standalone commode. Products of this type earn their keep in households where a downstairs toilet is not practical, or where night-time trips upstairs have become the main fall risk. Across the range, Invacare says the products are lightweight, portable, height adjustable, assemble without tools, use easy to handle locking systems, and are maintenance free and easy to clean.
Anna Schwartz, Category Director of Hygiene and Beds at Invacare, said the company is confident the new products will help people live more independently and with dignity in their everyday lives. The Aquatec Pure Cala was the first product in the Pure range, launched in 2025.
Where this fits in the UK bathroom market
Bathroom equipment sits at an awkward point in most people mobility journey. It is usually the first area of the home where difficulty shows up, but it is also the area people are most reluctant to adapt, partly because the obvious solutions look medical. A stool that reads as furniture rather than equipment removes a real barrier to people buying one at all, and the design emphasis across the Pure range is clearly aimed at that reluctance.
Cost is the other factor. Shower stools and simple bath boards sit at the low end of the bathroom mobility market, typically far cheaper than a walk-in shower conversion, and they can often be tried before committing to structural work. If a full adaptation does turn out to be necessary, a Disabled Facilities Grant may cover part or all of the cost, and an occupational therapy assessment through your local council is the usual route in. Many councils also lend basic equipment such as toilet frames and shower stools free of charge, so it is worth asking before buying.
For households where the bathroom is upstairs, the calculation is different again. Getting safely to the bathroom is the problem to solve first, which is where a stairlift or, in some homes, a home lift comes into the picture. Our guide to daily living aids covers the smaller items that often make more difference than people expect, including grab rails, raised toilet seats and long-handled sponges.
Invacare products are sold in the UK through dealers rather than direct, so pricing varies. You can find local suppliers through our company directory.
Sources: Invacare UK, THIIS Magazine.
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Published 6 August 2026
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