Futon Mattresses

1. Ah, the “futon frame”—that's the frame job when all futons get blamed for a bad night's sleep, instead of a bad futon mattress. If futons make you sleep fitfully, try innerspring futon mattresses; they're constructed most like standard mattresses.

2. Memory foam futon mattresses may be uncommon, but they're worth seeking out for their superior comfort and customized support. Memory foam, if you've forgotten, has greater viscosity and density, and thus conforms more readily to a body's heat and pressure.

3. Foam core futon mattresses typically feature a supportive core made from foam and polyester, foam and cotton, or foam and a cotton-polyester blend. Cotton is comfortable and soft, but low-quality futon cotton tends to lump. Polyester is generally durable and firm.

4. Though density may sound synonymous with firmness, that isn't actually so. High density foam futon mattresses are heavier per cubic foot. A high-quality high density foam futon pad should be more durable than a lower density futon pad.

5. Founded in 1870, Simmons is one of the oldest mattress manufacturers in the U.S. That experience as a standard mattress manufacturer makes Simmons futon mattresses a smart choice for convertible sofas. Decorators, take notice: our Simmons futons feature premium designer upholstery-grade fabrics.

6. With all that back-and-forth from sofa to bed, some futons may start slouching into sleep mode. Give your convertible sofa a lesson in proper posture with futon grip strips. Apply to the futon frame back and seat to keep your futon awake.

7. Futons don't like jogging. You'll have to find another way to keep yours in shape. Flipping and rotating your futon pad every three months will help distribute wear. A firm, high density futon has a better chance of keeping fit.

8. Because futons are typically a secondary sleeping option, double/full and twin size futon mattresses are most space-efficient. But if you like to pamper your guests—or simply own a larger futon frame—queen futon mattresses are futon royalty.

9. There's no use counting sheep when you sleep with a wolf—a Wolf Corporation futon mattress, that is. These innovative futon pads feature Wolf's patented Aerolife cotton blend fiber filling—high-performance fibers that won't clump over time like standard futon cottons.

10. Futons need decorating, too. When you've found the futon mattress type you want, take a virtual stroll through our futon covers and pillows section to find stylish throw pillows and solid and patterned futon covers of all sizes.