When I talk to friends others about futons, and especially futon mattresses, they are always seem rather skeptical. There is a common idea that futon mattresses are these thin, lumpy, and ugly mattresses from Wal-Mart or Ikea. However, with proper education and research there are hundreds of futon mattresses that are highly comfortable to sit and sleep on.

Generally, most default or basic futon mattresses are between 2 to 4 inches and made of mostly cotton. These futon mattresses are primarily made to be a basic, entry-level option for the budget or space-minded consumer. They are easy to move and store, and are great for over-night guests. But these thin futon mattresses wear fast and you’ll soon be feeling the slats or spindles of your futon frame.

Upgraded futon mattresses offer extra thickness and typically have a longer warranty. They are perfect if you know that an entry-level futon mattress just won’t cut it. These futon mattresses are typically 5 to 6 inches thick and are recommended if you are looking for the most bang for the buck.

Higher quality futon mattresses typically are between 8 to 10 inches thick, and are perfect when looking optimum comfort and support. Futon mattresses in this thickness level also contain different interior contents, similar to that of a traditional mattress. You may find much higher density foams, differently shaped foams, premium innerspring coils, pocketed coils, and even memory foam to create unique and specialized layers for all comfort levels.

With thicker futon mattress, you also need to take some extra steps and special considerations. When it comes to a futon cover for your thicker futon mattress, it is recommended to obtain extra loft with your futon cover. Standard loft will fit mattresses up to 8 to 9 inches. Once you get into the 10-inch thick futon mattress, extra loft is required to make a perfect fit for your futon mattress.

Futon mattresses have come a long way since their inception into the American furniture market. Unfortunately, there has been a backlash of attention for futon mattresses, because many original futon mattresses are so thin and uncomfortable.

Taking the time to properly research and understand the many different futon mattresses at Futons Etc. can help you when it comes time to choose your futon mattress. Be sure to read the descriptions and take notes! If you have any questions, Futons Etc. has a great team of customer care representatives that you can chat with at anytime, or even call to answer any questions you have about the futon mattresses available.