Method and apparatus for creating a kneeler pad using a thermoforming process

A padded cushion having a fabric tightening system, said padded cushion comprised of:

• a framework for the cushion, wherein the framework includes a cavity in a top surface thereof, wherein the cavity has a bottom surface;
• a lifting device disposed on the bottom surface of the cavity, wherein the lifting device may be actuated through a bottom surface of the framework;
• a bottom plate disposed within the cavity and on top of the lifting device, wherein the bottom plate is not attached to but is floating within the cavity and on the lifting device, and wherein the bottom plate is rigid;
• at least one interior foam pad disposed on top of the bottom plate and in the cavity of the framework;
• at least one top foam pad disposed on top of the at least one interior foam pad and on a top edge of the framework;
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• upholstery fabric disposed on top of the at least one top foam pad, around an exterior of the framework, and coupled to the bottom surface of the framework.