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If you are trying to feel a space with either a futon or a couch, I vote for the two in one version known as the futon.   They are great, it’s a bed and a couch, it is easy to change the look of them with a cover and they are easy to move. Now, there are many different grades or types of futon mattresses. Basic futon mattresses are just foam. More sophisticated futon mattresses have varying layers of foam and padding. Some very high quality futons have coils in the core that are surrounded by foam and sometimes some padding too.

A Standard Futon Mattress is 6″ thick, 100% cotton and is perfect for “A” frame futon or futon beds. This mattress folds well and is great to pull out when the guests are over.

The Basic Futon Mattress is also 6″ thick with not only a cotton core, but foam as well. It contains an extra large (3-3/8″) layer of 1.2 density foam. This mattress is ideal for inexpensive bi-fold futons.

The Deluxe Futon Mattress is 7″ thick with a cotton and double foam core. It has two 2-1/2″ convoluted layers of 1.2 density foam (filled with premium cotton batting) and provides unmatched plushness and softness not found in single foam core futons. This mattress is a great premium bi-fold step up.

The Max Futon Mattress is 8″ thick, the largest thickness you can find on a futon mattress. It has a cotton and double foam core with not one, but two jumbo 4-1/4″ convoluted layers of 1.2 density foam, which is filled with premium cotton batting. This futon is designed for those who are interested in the confirmation and cushioning of a mostly foam futon. The Max futon mattress is lighter and more resilient than most cotton futons.

The Sweet Dreams Futon Mattress is 8″ of thick DuPont Hollofil polyester wrap/triple foam core. It has three layers of 2-1/2″ convoluted 1.2 density foam (filled with DuPont Hollofil polyester). The DuPont Hollofil polyester is more buoyant, resilient and longer lasting than regular polyester. This combination creates the most luxurious sitting and plush sleeping surface in the futon industry. The Sweet Dreams Futon Mattress is best suited for bi-folds and platform bed use. And lastly, the Royal Futon Mattress, which is the king of all futon mattresses. The Royal mattress has heat-tempered pocketed coils and retains its original shape and performance over a lifetime of use. The coils used in this mattress start in a ferocious furnace at a blazing 600 degrees, which helps the coils develop near-permanent tension and resiliency. This mattress also contains two layers of convoluted foam and long fiber-staple cotton for a nice, comfortable sleep.

When deciding which kind to buy, you need to take budget into consideration, but also remember to decide how long you would like the mattress to last, and don’t forget, you spend almost one third of your life sleeping or in bed, so it’s always great to try out which kinds of mattresses are most comfortable to you. http://www.thefutonsite.com/