Futon Mattress Reviews, Ratings and Comparisons

About Futon Mattress

COMPETITION: See Mattress Type Comparison to get detailed reviews about how Futon Mattresses compare to other mattress types.

BASIC INFO: Futon mattress can be roughly divided into two types - traditional futon filled with textile batt and American futon filled with cotton, springs, and foam. In addition, futon mattress can serve as both sofa and bed.

Overview

Price & Value

Prices of futon mattresses range from $65 to $370, so it's fair to say that futon mattresses are attractive at a reasonable price.

Lifespan

Futon mattresses overall have about a 2-5year lifespan which is way shorter than the average standard.

Durability

Though spring and foam futons have a comparatively longer lifespan than cotton ones, the lifespan of futon mattresses as a group is about 2-5years which is still much shorter than the average lifespan of all mattresses.

Heat Retention

Heat retention seems to be an issue beneath notice for most futon mattresses except for foam futons which tend to trap heat during sleep.

Odor & Noise

Most futon mattresses tend to be quiet while spring futons may squeak.

A few owners report in the first week of ownership, the futon mattress smells like some kind some kind of chemical or musty wood.

Thickness & Firmness

A thicker model of futon mattress may get better reviews from customers since inadequate thickness will lead to excessive firmness and feel the springs inside the mattress during sleep. For large-sized people, an 8-inch thick mattress is required for a comfortable sleeping experience.

Conforming & Back pain reduction

Conforming ability is not a strength of Futon mattresses usually because they are too firm. Futon mattresses perform fair as for back pain reduction.

Large & Small people suitability

• People over 200 pounds may feel a lack of support on the futon mattress, in particular on those thinner models.
• Avg-sized people may find the memory foam mattresses quite comfortable.
• Futons are also well suited for small - sized people.

Different sleep position

• Futons mattresses are mostly suitable for back sleepers.
• Side sleepers may find the mattresses too firm.
• Futon mattresses perform well to fair for stomach sleepers.

Easy to move, transport    

The futon mattresses generally weigh 50 pounds, so it's easy to move, lift and carry.

Warranty

With about 2.5 years of warranty cover, the short warranty scope becomes one major weakness of futon mattresses. Know more at Mattress Warranty: All You Need to Know.

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