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More
popular than ever.
 The
Futon has officially entered the twenty-first century with the advent of
the Innovation® line of futons. These pieces are ultra-modern,
ultra stylish, and ultra comfortable. Futonworld carries the
entire line of Innovation® Futons and Bedding.
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The
Health Benefit
Chiropractors
agree that futons provide the best support for backs, and is as good as,
if not better than your more expensive mattress. Really!
What
Is a Futon Made Out of?
The Frame, Mattress, and Removable Fabric Cover
At
Futonworld, futons come in three distinctive components: The Futon
Frame, the Futon Mattress, and a removable Fabric Cover.
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The Frame
The Futon Frame is
usually made of solid wood such as, pine or oak, but some less expensive
frames are made of steel. The frame provides support for the mattress as
well as the mechanism that allows the change from bed to sofa and back.
The frame is usually the most expensive part of the Futon purchase.
The Futon Frame is usually made of solid wood such as, pine, oak, or some less expensive frames are  made of steel. The frame provides support for the mattress as well as the mechanism that allows the change from bed to sofa and back. The frame is usually the most expensive part of the Futon
purchase.
The Mattress
The
Futon Mattress has an all cotton covering and is filled with cotton and
other materials. Early
Futon mattresses only contained cotton and tended to flatten out and
harden as they aged. Today's
Futons have one or more layers of solid foam to give them more
resilience or "bounce-back”.
There are even innerspring Futons similar to a conventional inner
spring mattress, except are foldable. The newest innovation in Futons is
an ultra soft mattress filled with dense polyester batting.
The Cover
The Futon Cover has
three basic functions: To protect your mattress, to provide a
personalization to furniture, and for easy removal and cleaning. You
will be amazed at the variety of patterns available to decorate your
Futon. The removable covers
can be changed to make your Futon match any decor without the cost of
buying a whole new piece of furniture.
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How to Buy a
Futon :
What the Consumer Needs to Know for His/Her Own
Benefit
Because the frame is
the most expensive part of the purchase, the type will determine how
much you ultimately will spend. Domestic
hard wood frames such as oak or maple tend to be the most expensive.
Imported hard wood frames, usually coming from South America or Asia may
be more economical yet are of comparable quality and durability.
 Get
all of the information you can from your sales person. Pine and metal
frames are more economical than hard wood frames but generally have
lower quality and lack the elegant look of fine wood. Beware of discount
stores that sell cheap "oak" frames which are really only
partly oak or contain laminated wood. Visit a reputable Futon Dealer
(they usually display a "Futon Association International"
sign) where oak means solid oak and if any other wood is present, it
will be clearly labeled.
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The modern American Futon is actually a sofa bed. During the day it is an elegant couch that
is both comfortable to sit on and a decorative part of any room. At
night it converts to a bed that is infinitely more comfortable than a
conventional convertible sofa bed.