Futon Blog

Here’s another great video I found, the gentleman in it shows us traditional style, Japanese futon mattresses as well as the tatami support. Enjoy.

The Haley Futon Mattress lane from Otis Bedding has three levels of firmness for you to choose from. The Haley 90 futon mattress is soft, the Haley 150 is firm, and the Haley 110 is in the middle.

Right now you may be asking yourself “what is a cheap futon?” So lets take a look.

There are tons of futons on the market today, at varying prices and made from different materials. Some futons are designed to last five years, some ten years or more. And, guess what, while the prices between the two groups may be different there’s not a huge price gap between a futon that’s designed for five years and a futon that’ll last ten years.

Now, if you haven’t already, you need to ask yourself if it really makes sense not to upgrade your futon selection. If you can double the life span of your futon by spending a little more in the beginning it’ll pay off in the end.

I tend to specialize in high density foam futon mattresses, but in the last couple months I have seen a recent surge in the demand for All Cotton Futon Mattresses. Reasonably priced and available in seven optional colors makes it easy to understand.

Finding the right futon mattress can sometimes feel as hard as searching for the holy grail, but it doesn’t have to. Here are a few pointers that should help you in your quest.

1. Establish the type of use your new futon mattress is going to get. Certain futon mattresses are designed for different purposes (sofa vs. bed).

2. Determine the firmness that you prefer. As a rule of thumb most people like a firm bed and soft sofa. Not everyone by any means, but knowing your taste and selecting from the futon mattresses that fit you criteria will really narrow your search.

3. Futon mattresses are available in a variety of materials, in varying thicknesses, and at different price points. Determining your budget and the material you’re looking for in a futon mattress will also help you pin point the mattress for you.

4. Make sure the futon mattress you’re leaning towards has a warranty. Most futon mattresses on the market today have at least a five year warranty, some even more. Make sure the manufacturer and the retailer stand behind their products.

Hopefully this article will help you make a educated decision in the quest for the perfect futon mattress.

Every Futon Mattress Made by Otis Bedding has to first pass the Cornell Mattress Testing Machine (shown above). Before any futon goes into production it must first be subjected to a lifetime of abuse in only a few hours and still retain the characteristics that make us want to sleep on them in the first place.

The Luxury Futon Mattress from Otis Bedding, is another popular offering at Goodnight Moon Futon. A mix of Hypoallergenic Polyester Batting combines with 2.0 pound high density foam to produce a futon mattress with a high end feel.

I found this interesting video on you tube showing the futon making process and I thought I’d share. Feel free to let me know what you think.

Trifold futon mattresses are available in several sizes and made in a variety of materials. Trifold futon mattresses are flexible enough to be on a-frame style futon frames and supportive enough to sit / sleep on everyday.

As some of you may know, in July of 2007 the Federal Government enacted new fire codes that apply to all mattresses and futons made after July 1st. Violet Township Fire Department, based in Ohio put the new mattress to the test, along with a mattress made in 2002 and an old mattress covered in a fire suppression cover.

The Verdict?

The New mattress had no fire penetration at 7 minutes. The protective cover also suppressed the flames. The mattress made in 2002 was burning uncontrollably at 9 minutes.

Note: Please do not attempt to duplicate this test under any circumstances.