Futons: Practical & Versatile Furniture

No longer just overstuffed and unwieldy quilts found in a hippie crash pad, futons have come into their own as truly functional and comfortable. And they are made to show your stylish tastes.

Futon Construction
Today, futon mattresses can be as thick as 10 inches, stuffed with materials ranging from organic cotton, synthetic foam, polyester, wool, or even fiber made from recycled plastics. These fibers are webbed and laid out for futons in a process called "garnetting." The cover is pulled over the layers by hand or by an automatic stuffing machine and then is sewn or fastened together with a zipper. Tufting, to hold all the layers together, may also be done by hand or machine.

Choose Your Firmness
Different firmness, rigidity, and weights can be attained by adjusting the filling. Foam and wool stuffing impart rigidity, which is best to use as couches on bi-fold frames because they retain square edges and don't slump. Cotton and polyester futons are more flexible, so they are best for use on a bed futon, or a tri-fold frame that converts the bed into a chair with arms. Convertible frames are an American innovation, and there are now several versions available in wood and metal.

Choices, Choices, Choices
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