Japanese mattress futon is a traditional bedding. It is a cotton mattress, which is spread out on the floor for the night, and is cleaned in the closet for daytime. This bed significantly saves living space, especially in small apartments. We suggest that you learn more about what a mattress futon is for and why it is good.
Features of using the futon mattress
Today, orthopedic mattresses futons are used to sleep not only on the floor. In our society, people rarely sleep on the floor, so modern futons are usually placed on a sofa or bed, including over the mattress. This makes the sleeping place softer and smoother. Also, instead of a bed, you can use a special frame (wooden or metal) together with a futon, which can be sold together with a mattress or made to order.
However, if you have a warm floor at home, then you can sleep on such a mattress there - it's quite convenient. Futons are used not only as a mobile bed, but also as soft pillows for furniture, places for children's games. Often, a futon mattress is bought in order to take it with you on a camping trip, to a dacha, to a picnic, etc.
Advantages of futons - thin mattresses or, as they are sometimes called, toppers or topper-futons - are obvious:
- universality;
- more comfortable sleep;
- a high level of wear resistance - a futon will last you a very long time, if you take care of it properly;
- maximum simplicity in operation;
- affordable prices.
Futons differ in many ways:
- material filling (it can be latex, coconut coir, PPU, memorial, orthopene, etc.);
- design;
- color and pattern of upholstery;
- price.
The mattress futon can be vacuumed, cleaned, and it is also recommended to periodically take it out in the sun for airing. You can store the futon in the closet, preferably in a protective case.