When buying a futon mattress, you will have to determine many things. You will think through the size, flexibility, longevity, and what the mattress is made of. The material that the mattress is made of affects the softness and the durability of the mattress.
Cotton only
Futon mattresses that are made of an all cotton fill, without any foam will be very dense. These cotton futon mattresses will be extremely firm. These will more closely resemble the Japanese futon mattresses that Japanese people lay on the ground. More and more manufacturers are making a cotton and foam blend rather than cotton only since people have found these mattresses to be too firm for sleeping. Additionally, futons with cotton require more upkeep like rotating the futons.
Cotton and Foam
The most popular type of mattress is made of a cotton and foam blend. The cotton makes the futon firm while the foam makes it a lot more soft and comfortable. The more layers of foam, the softer the mattress. When purchasing a cotton and foam mattress, be sure to understand how many layers of foam there are so you can tell the degree of softness.
Wool filled futons
Wool filled futons are more rare, but bring something different to your mattress. The wool is very soft and the futon will tend to keep you warmer than cotton. Heat keeps better in wool so buying one of these mattresses is great for areas that are cold.
Foam and Polyester
Foam and polyester futons last longer than other types of futons. The polyester is used as a top layer on top of foam to make the mattress medium or medium firm, depending on how thick the layer of polyester is. Since no cotton is used, the mattress is softer for a person to sit on because they will only feel the foam layers. It also makes it a lot lighter since the dense cotton weighs the mattress down.
Innerspring coil
The mattress with an innerspring coil most closely resembles a regular bed mattress with springs. These mattresses are great for futons where the user wants to sleep on them. The coil allows the mattress to have extra spring and cushion, especially compared to the denser cotton mattresses. Also, the coils allow you to sleep more easily since they will absorb pressure points on your body, especially when you move around on the mattress. Usually, the innersprings are wrapped in high density foam which offers an additional layer of comfort.
Visco
Visco is a type of foam that is three times more dense than regular foam. Some manufacturers use this foam because it is soft, but also gives the body more support. Visco is a thermal foam that will adjust to your body's temperature. Additionally, the elasticity in Visco allows the foam to better adjust to a person's weight. Usually, in making the mattress, a layer of this foam will be added just under the surface so the person who is sitting or sleeping on it can better experience the benefits of this type of foam.
Choosing the right futon mattress is important for your comfort.
