Most people don't know that they have options when it comes to futon mattress selection. The truth is, most people associate futon mattresses with the 100% cotton designs that originally came out.
But those 100% cotton designs are actually the cheapest and least comfortable. The life span can be extremely short due to premature sagging and compaction. In order to avoid this, 100% cotton designs require higher levels of maintenance to keep them alive. They are also extremely heavy and hard to maneuver.
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The good news is that there are a few modern designs that have revitalized the futon market and rightfully so.
Cotton and Foam Futon Mattresses: There are a number of types of foam build-ups that are being utilized including layering foam and cotton, split density build-ups, and utilizing different foams. What this allows is a reduction in sagging and reduction in overall weight.
Cotton and Polyester Futon Mattresses: The polyester allows a firmer mattresses with increased durability. Although not as popular as the cotton foam mattresses, these can last a significant amount of time and reduce sagging in a similar manner.
Cotton and Wool Futon Mattresses: The wool in the mattress creates an extreme cushion making the overall feel of the mattress very soft. Sag and compaction is significantly reduced as well with the use of wool and breathability is increased.
Inner Spring Futon Mattresses: This is really the cream of the crop and by far the most expensive. Several of the coil mattress manufacturers began creating hybrids between the futon and the coiled mattresses. This can provide exceptional comfort providing the best of both worlds. There are however some additional limitations that this puts on the uses of futons, including reduced fold-ability (for conversion to sofa's for example) and an increase in weight (which reduces the maneuverability). All thing considered, there are some exceptional spring futon designs.
Price is often an indicator of quality like many things. Most mattress experts would agree that the 100% cotton futons are really only useful when used for the occasional sleep in a guest room for example. If the futon mattress is to be used on a sofa or as a primary bed, a more sophisticated design is a better choice.
Specifically, the cotton and foam mattresses provide the maximum benefit of comfort for the best value. You will pay a high premium for the inner spring designs with diminishing returns on comfort. The cheapest mattresses are often not great quality, however the most expensive do not necessarily mean the best.
Make sure to test out a mattress before you buy, but make sure you pick one that will be durable enough to maintain the comfort over it's life time.
Good luck!
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