Choosing Your Futon Mattresses

There are some factors that have to be consideredSimmons Best Rest Genteel Futon Mattress is a No
when buying futon mattresses. For example, theflip construction never requires turning, designed to
weight of the mattress will determine the ease ofbear the constant folding and unfolding, with individual
reconfiguring the futon sofa into a bed. Secondly, thepockets that contain the steel coils allow the unit to
rigidity of the futon mattress will also govern howbend and fold, making a more resilient sleep surface.
the mattress folds over the frame when it's used asIt also features the Simmons pocketed coil
a couch or chair. Check out the rigidity rating beforeinner-spring topped with convoluted foam and cotton,
buying one. Thick futon mattresses of about 8 or 9and costs around $300.
inches in thickness are ideal for regular use.Simmons Deep Sleep Elegance Futon Mattress is the
Futon mattresses need a lot of care thanpopular mattress in the Simmons series. It features
conventional ones. They should be turned every timetwo layers of plush convoluted foam, four layers of
the sheets are changed, and be aired out frequentlyhalf-inch foam, and two layers of our custom
to prevent quick wearing. Mattress pads should alsocotton-poly blend. The manufacturer suggests using it
be considered which protects the futon frommostly for seating. It costs around $150.
moisture and dust. Vacuuming, scrubbing and washingWolf futon Latex Plush: This futon mattress is
with laundry detergent and water can really helpconstructed with 3 batts of Dura-Ease cotton, 2
keep your futon mattress in a good shape.batts of Polyester, 2 layers of 1" synthetic latex
Here are some of the best Futon mattressesfoam, 2 layers of 2 1/2" plush, convoluted finger
available on the market that you might want tofoam for plush and 23 machine laced tufts. It is
consider when shopping:considered to be the softest and most plush
Elite CR Comfy Premier 3000 Jr. Twin Ottoman Futonmattress of all the Wolf Mattresses, which costs
Mattress: The Comfy Premier 3000 has four layersaround $280.
of specially blended cotton, with a triple Foam coreGemini Futon frame cushioning system: features
for extra resilience. It is also precision-tufted to keepPressurized Construction, a twill fabric to hold the tuft
the futon mattress contents from shifting, and has ain the mattress, convoluted 4 pound density foam,
fiber content of PolyCotton Blend, Polyester, Foam,Tape Edge Closure to present a clean tailored look,
and Cotton. The Comfy Premier 3000 costs aroundand Compression Lace Tufting to compress,
$40. There is also the Comfy Foam 1000 whichstrengthen and control the overstuffed cushioning
features two layers of specially blended cotton withmaterials. The futon mattress is available for about
resilient Foam core. It's also precision-tufted, and with$500.
the same fiber content.Fu-Chest Futon Mattress: is designed to fit the
Simmons Futon Mattress: Simmons is one of theFu-Chest bed, featuring a seven-layer filling with a
largest futon manufacturers, which offers futonfire-retardant natural cotton/polyester duck cover.
mattresses and frames in chair, full, Loveseat, andThe medium-firm mattress is tufted to keep the
queen sizes. Their futon mattress products arefuton mattress contents from shifting even after
characterized by the traditional Pocketed Coil system,repeated folding. It is available in twin and full sizes,
layered cotton and foam construction.and costs around $140.