What Type of Futon Mattress
These days most homes have a futon sofa bed somewhere in them. Although when someone tells you that you have to spend the night on a futon bed you tend to cringe at the prospect of an uncomfortable nights sleep. Lots of tossing and turning and no a lot of sleeping. Though this is generally because most people who buy a futon buy it only for guests spending 1 or 2 nights on so don't spend a lot of money on the mattress and go for the cheaper option. Thankfully there are plenty of options out there for the people that do want spend a little bit extra and get a higher quality futon mattress.
Cotton Mattress
This is the original futon mattress. Simple and comfortable layers of cotton. Cotton mattresses come in 3” to 9” deep variants. The thicker mattress you go for the heavier they will be and hard to move around. When you first get your new cotton twin mattress it will be soft, but over time it will begin to get firmer. Although they are old school, many people still opt for a good old cotton mattress.
Cotton Foam Mattress
Foam was added to the cotton mattress to extend the life of the mattress. Adding foam has some advantages over pure cotton. The foam core is much lighter than cotton therefor decreasing the overall weight and making it easier to handle and move around. It also keeps the mattress in the correct shape when the futon is folded up into the sofa position. It also makes the sofa more natural feeling when you sit on it. The foam core also lets you choose how firm you want the mattress to be, going from soft to medium and cushiony feeling and up to very firm. There are many advantages to cotton foam and many options available.
Inner Spring
The innerspring mattress is relatively new to futon beds. New designs have made it possible to use sprung mattresses on futon sofa beds. The spring mattress is totally different from cotton and foam. It offers a more natural sleeping surface, somewhat closer to a traditional beds mattress. The springs help it to keep shape and doesn't suffer from indentations so there are no dips or impressions on the surface. They are also very comfortable when folded up in the seating position. They are slightly more expensive than the cotton and foam mattresses but they are well worth the extra cost.
The best way to figure out what mattress you want for your futon is to go and try them out for yourself. Any good retailer will have a wide selection to choose from and to try out. If you know what you want try the online stores and you will probably find some great deals.
Futon Mattress
Futons are a style of bedding originating in Japan, which are basically a padded mattress which can be easily folded for storage. A futon mattress is normally filled with cotton, wool or a synthetic material. In Japan you can find futons in almost all department stores or dedicated stores called "futonya". In western countries over the years they have become increasingly popular.
Normally a futon bed comes as part of a set consisting of the futon mattress its self (shikibuton), a comforter (kakebuton) or blanket (mōfu), a summer blanket (taoruketto), and a pillow (makura). They come in the usual standard sizes - single and double. In Japan the futon is normally placed on the floor or "tatami" floors. In the west however a bed frame is used to lift the mattress off of the floor.Also, they are used as permanent bedding and not stored away during the day, so are used instead of traditional beds. If you struggle for space for a spare or guest bed then a futon may be the perfect solution. When in use they are very comfortable and when they are no longer needed they can be easily folded away and kept in a cupboard.
People look for longevity and comfort from their mattresses there for cotton is a good and popular choice for a mattress. Although polyester is also very durable and can work out cheaper.
In the west futons also double as sofas, if you don't have space for a bed all the time but could fit in a sofa then a sofa bed is ideal.
In comparison to a normal bed, a futon has some great advantages, which has made them a top selling product. They are easy to move around, the futon mattress and the frame can be separated in moments. Compared to a standard bed, the mattress is substantially cheaper and can save you a lot of money if you are on a strict budget. If the futon sofa bed is too plain in design for your room you can easily make it more attractive using throws, covers and pillows to make it more of a match with your room. There is an infinite variety of options available to you so making it match would be a problem or too costly.
When it comes to buying a futon mattress it should be around 6 or 8 inches deep to be the most comfortable when sleeping. There are hundreds of mattress options, no matter how much you want to spend there will be an option available to you. Have a look in your local bed store or at the shops online to see the vast number of options there are available.