Futon Mattress Shopping
Futon Mattress Shopping
Futon mattress shopping is as much about finding the futon mattress that is comfortable over the long run as it is about finding the right price. People often make the mistake of buying a futon mattress based more on price than on quality.
Cheap futon mattresses tend to last only a fraction of those that are better quality. This can lead you to spend more by having to buy several replacement futon mattresses and costing you more in the end.
Futon mattresses are made of various types of materials. Some futon cushions have many layers and different types of materials while other futons are only one layer of cotton. In general, it is probably better to buy a futon mattress made up of several layers of material that also include high density foams.
Once the mainstay of the futon world, the all cotton futon mattress has largely fallen out of favor. Cotton tends to compact and in order for a manufacturer to ensure loft (the height or thickness) a lot of cotton needs to be packed into the casing. This leads to a heavy, expensive and cumbersome futon cushion that will eventually become lumpy.