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.
One of the hardest choices you’ll have to make when purchasing a futon cover is “will this fabric match my existing color scheme?” Well, Goodnight Moon Futon has a couple options that will make the choice easier. We’ve always offered fabric swatches on the site, but now we’ve added additional yardage to the options. Now you can make your own matching window treatments or use fabric from the same dye lot for whatever projects you have that you’d like to match you new futon cover.
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.
Ok, there may be a few cases where the title doesn’t apply, but this is a very touching video that couldn’t take place under a sleeper sofa. Just my two cents.
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.
As your extended family prepares to invade your home for a few days in December, don’t forget about extra bedding. So far this month all of my holiday shoppers have gone for the Studio Bifold, a no frills futon frame that folds down easily to a perfect guest bed. Available in full and queen futon frames, the Studio ships anywhere for $126-$144
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.
If you’re looking for a sleek futon mattress that makes a great sofa and occasional guest bed, the Stratosphere futon mattress is for you. At seven inches thick, this medium soft futon mattress makes up for it’s size with it’s over stuffed foam core.
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.
Ok, most of you probably haven’t heard of the futon expo, but it is the High Point of futon retailers. Hundreds of futon manufacturers and distributors display their new wares in a mammoth convention center in Las Vegas twice a year, and this time I’ll be there. If any other retailers check out this blog, feel free to leave a comment about your favorite “futon expo” happenings.
