Traditionally futon mattresses are simple. Just cotton or a combination of cotton wool is used. These types of futon mattresses can be used on the floor or platform bed frame. Over the years, as the Western futon frame became more popular, futon manufactures began to add foam to the cotton futon mattresses in order for it to bend easily on the futon frame and retain its shape.
When shopping online for a futon mattress, the first thing you need to be aware of is how you plan on using it. If you are using it on a futon frame as a sofa most of the time, then consider a futon mattress with more foam than cotton.
The two best known manufactures of futon mattresses in the United States are Gold Bond and Otis Bed.
Gold Bond is known for their cotton based futon mattresses. You can find futon mattresses in thicknesses from 3" to 10" with different foam configurations.
The best recommended medium firm futon mattress by Gold Bond is the Moonlight futon mattress. The Moonlight contains 6" of HD foam in the core of the mattress surrounded by 3" of Joy precompressed cotton batting. Having foam in the core or the middle of the mattress will give you a firm yet soft feel due to the give or slight bounce from the foam. This mattress is highly recommended for use on a futon frame and a perfect choice if you can't afford the premium futons by Otis Bed.
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| The Moonlight Futon Mattress By Gold Bond - Best rated cotton based futon for your futon frame |
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| The Feather Touch Mattress by Gold Bond - Best rated cotton based mattress for a soft sofa cushion feel |
The second best futon mattress by Gold Bond is the Feather Touch. The Feather Touch has the opposite feel of the Moonlight. The Feather Touch contains 90% soft foam with about an inch encasement of cotton. This makes the mattress much lighter and much softer. If you like a more softer sofa cushion feel, the Feather Touch is highly recommended.
Premium HD Foam Futon Mattresses by Otis Bed
No other futon manufacture can compare to their mattresses. Literally, there is no comparable manufacture of foam futon mattresses like Otis Bed based in the USA. Foam is the perfect ingredient for futon mattresses. Otis Bed, based in Buffalo, New York, does not use cotton in their mattresses. This makes the mattress 70% lighter than a cotton based futon mattress. The quality of foam is simply superior. This high pressurized foam is extremely durable, three times more durable than your average foam used in a cheap sofa cushion. These mattresses will last for 10 plus years and they are extremely comfortable. Contrary to popular belief that foam beds retain heat, these futon mattresses are surprisingly cool and breathable. They can be used also on a platform bed frame or box spring. Because the manufacturing process consists of taking multiple layers of foam measuring over 14" thick and compressing it into 7-9" thick, it provides a little give or bounce and almost feels like a conventional innerspring mattress.
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| Premium futon Mattresses by Otis Bed are rated the number one futon mattresses in comfort, quality, & longevity. |
