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Futon mattress

A futon is a type of mattress popular in Japan. Typically, a futon comprises a thick cotton batting encased in a fabric ticking. The batting comprises non-woven cotton fibers, which are stuffed into the ticking and tufted thereto. The batting has a limited ability to hold together, and the tufting inhibits shifting of the batting within the outer ticking. In recent years, futon type furniture has become increasingly popular, replacing so-called sleeper couches by reason of lower cost of manufacture and convenience in use. Futon furniture in recent years has become a popular alternative to standard upholstered furniture. Futon couches, loveseats and chairs can be repositioned so that the furniture can be used as a bed. Futon beds that do not convert into seats or couches are also commercially available. The mattresses are normally covered with conventional ticking. A futon mattress is a mattress formed by a cloth covering that is filled at least in part with a batting of cotton, a synthetic fiber such as polyester or a blend of cotton and a synthetic fiber. Futon mattresses are firmer than many styles of standard innerspring mattresses. Some consumers prefer to sleep on softer surfaces.

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