One of the most common questions we get regarding futon mattresses is
"How thick are your futons?". But is that really the most important question to ask? The short answer is "No!".
Futons are no different that any other product you buy. It's not how big or small but rather "what's inside".
What type of materials are used in each mattress and what are their benefits?
Cotton: While the benefits of cotton are real, if your looking for a mattress that will stand up to heavy use it should be avoided. Cotton absorbed moisture and compresses over time. When you hear people talking about a futon that they had (or have) that's heavy, hard as a rock and lumpy it's most likely a cotton filled mattress
Foam/Cotton: The better quality cotton based futons will have 30%, or less, cotton content. The remainder will be foam and/or fiber fill. A qood quality foam will last years longer than cotton so if you prefer the benefits of cotton be sure it has at least 4" of foam in the core.
Innerspring: Not all innerspring mattresses are created equal. A spring mattress with layers of cotton on each side won't last nearly as long as one with layers of foam.
Foam: These days there are more types of foam that you can shake a futon frame at (far to many to cover in this discussion). Regular foam should be a 1.5 density or higher. The higher the number the better the foam. 1.8 has become the standard for many of the better quality futons. Latex and other memory foams are found in high end futons and offer a unique feel as well as a long life.
We carry some of the finest, highest quality futon mattresses. The TDC Futon Mattresses, The Stratosphere, The Moonshadow, and The Galaxy and more
