The Different Types Of Futon Mattresses Pt 2

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Innerspring Futon Mattresses

Innerspring mattresses made their way onto the futon scene a little over 10 years ago. The need for an innerspring futon mattress arose from a desire by futon manufacturers to reach out to the mainstream furniture consumer who found cotton/foam mattresses uncomfortable and wanted to provide a sofa/mattress feel that these consumers were more used to.

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Leggit & Platt supplies most of the steel innerspring cores to the futon industry and these steel cores are designed with a hinge built into them that allows the mattress to bend down the middle. This hinge is actually made up with a series of smaller coils which are turned in the direction of the bend to allow for normal use.

With the introduction of the innerspring futon mattress, futons started being recognized more as real furniture and folks who had previous overlooked them as possible additions for a spare room, family room, den or even living room would now see futons in a different light thanks to the innerspring futon mattress.

Many advances in mattress technology have taken place in the last 10-15 years and a newer material which is a pressure relieving foam or visco-elastic has been developed. A small number of manufacturers are trying out this technology in futons as it has worked quite well in the bedding industry for consumers with body aches and pains and the hope is to develop a mattress that will remain light enough for frame operation and won’t be too heavy for the frame.

Other technologies are also starting to be used like latex and newer high density materials which are already being used in some forms of higher end bedding.

Futon Mattress Technology
Futon mattresses have evolved much in the same way the mattress industry has over the last 20 years. The futon mattress has gone from straight cotton batting to blends to having foam added into the mattress core. Innerspring units were introduced into futon mattresses over 10 years ago to help reach out to consumers who wanted the mattress to feel like a regular mattress or spring sofa cushion.

Technology today is also starting to find its way into futon mattresses in the way of latex and viscoelastic materials and newer high density materials are also being developed.

Whether you’re used to innerspring mattress or perhaps you grew up with cotton batting filled futon mattresses. The futon mattress is an important part to your futon in that its comfort will either delight or disappoint you based on the firmness or softness you like.

Your retailer can help explain the different types of mattresses available to you and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. A comfortable futon mattress will provide you years of enjoyment and comfort for family and friends so when making the decision for your new futon mattress be sure to find the one that best suits you and your needs and you will be sure to enjoy your futon for years to come.

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