King Size Futon Mattresses

Goodnight Moon Futon carries quite a few mattresses in king size, but do you know which king size you need? In case you don't here's a little info on the subject. There are two types of king size futon mattress on the market today, eastern and western king. Eastern king size futons are 78"x80" and western king futons are 72"x 84". So if you're in the market for a king size futon, make sure you get the right one.

Here's a list of the king size futon mattresses we carry at Goodnight Moon Futon:
• Sleep Zones
• Galaxy
• Haley 110
• Haley 150
• Gemini
• Mercury
• Pulsar
• Millennium

Cotton Batting For Futons

This video shows just a small portion of whats involved in the futon mattress manufacturing process. More to come soon.

Get ready, this may be the corniest futon comercial ever!

While this commercial does have an abundance of energy, it is pretty corny. Enjoy.

All Cotton and High Denisty Foam Futon Mattresses

All cotton futon mattresses have been around forever, they remain a staple of the futon world and will for the foreseeable future. High density foam futon mattresses are a more recent addition to the futon industry. HD futon mattresses are, in my opinion, a vast improvement over old fashion all cotton futon mattresses. All cotton futon mattresses tend to wear more quickly than HD futon mattresses, cotton batting will change much faster than foam.

So, if you're a traditionalist about you futon mattresses stick to all cotton, it'll feel the way you remember and give you exactly what you want.

Visco Plush Futon Mattress - Memory Foam and Cotton Combined

The Visco Plush Futon Mattress is the perfect blend of memory foam, high density foam and natural cotton fiber. A medium firm futon mattress, the soft memory foam is balanced by the firm, precompressed cotton and the high density foam.

Futon Mattresses Are Better: Reason Two

If you tried to replicate the sceen above with an old innerspring mattress, that baby would be in trouble. Just another reason the futon mattresses are better.

Plan your move in advance

The two guys in the video could have benefited from a little planning before they tried to move their futon mattress. It doesn't even look like they used a bag or anything to protect their mattress. Yuck.

Blizzard Of '07 Blankets The North East.

Ok, I don't know if it was that bad, I grew up in northern Vermont so I don't tend to think the snow is that bad but we did get a good covering of snow last night. Over a foot to be precise. What does this have to do with futons? Not much except, I was warm and toasty in my futon bed last night. :)

Traditional Japanese Futons - A modern Update

Here's another great video I found, the gentleman in it shows us traditional style, Japanese futon mattresses as well as the tatami support. Enjoy.

Haley Futon Mattresses Let You Choose Your Frimness

The Haley Futon Mattress lane from Otis Bedding has three levels of firmness for you to choose from. The Haley 90 futon mattress is soft, the Haley 150 is firm, and the Haley 110 is in the middle.

Are Cheap Futons Really The Way To Go.

Right now you may be asking yourself "what is a cheap futon?" So lets take a look.

There are tons of futons on the market today, at varying prices and made from different materials. Some futons are designed to last five years, some ten years or more. And, guess what, while the prices between the two groups may be different there's not a huge price gap between a futon that's designed for five years and a futon that'll last ten years.

Now, if you haven't already, you need to ask yourself if it really makes sense not to upgrade your futon selection. If you can double the life span of your futon by spending a little more in the beginning it'll pay off in the end.

Traditional All Cotton Futon Mattresses Are On The Rise.

I tend to specialize in high density foam futon mattresses, but in the last couple months I have seen a recent surge in the demand for All Cotton Futon Mattresses. Reasonably priced and available in seven optional colors makes it easy to understand.

A Beginners Guide To Choosing The Right Futon Mattress

Finding the right futon mattress can sometimes feel as hard as searching for the holy grail, but it doesn't have to. Here are a few pointers that should help you in your quest.

1. Establish the type of use your new futon mattress is going to get. Certain futon mattresses are designed for different purposes (sofa vs. bed).

2. Determine the firmness that you prefer. As a rule of thumb most people like a firm bed and soft sofa. Not everyone by any means, but knowing your taste and selecting from the futon mattresses that fit you criteria will really narrow your search.

3. Futon mattresses are available in a variety of materials, in varying thicknesses, and at different price points. Determining your budget and the material you're looking for in a futon mattress will also help you pin point the mattress for you.

4. Make sure the futon mattress you're leaning towards has a warranty. Most futon mattresses on the market today have at least a five year warranty, some even more. Make sure the manufacturer and the retailer stand behind their products.

Hopefully this article will help you make a educated decision in the quest for the perfect futon mattress.

Otis Bedding and the Cornell Mattress Test

Every Futon Mattress Made by Otis Bedding has to first pass the Cornell Mattress Testing Machine (shown above). Before any futon goes into production it must first be subjected to a lifetime of abuse in only a few hours and still retain the characteristics that make us want to sleep on them in the first place.

Luxury Futon Mattress

The Luxury Futon Mattress from Otis Bedding, is another popular offering at Goodnight Moon Futon. A mix of Hypoallergenic Polyester Batting combines with 2.0 pound high density foam to produce a futon mattress with a high end feel.

Futon Video

I found this interesting video on you tube showing the futon making process and I thought I'd share. Feel free to let me know what you think.

Trifold Futon Mattresses

Trifold futon mattresses are available in several sizes and made in a variety of materials. Trifold futon mattresses are flexible enough to be on a-frame style futon frames and supportive enough to sit / sleep on everyday.

Galaxy Innerspring Futon Mattress

Another great offering from Otis Bedding, the Galaxy futon mattress is a firm innerspring futon that can be used on both bifold frame and bed frames. Rated for ten to twelve years of everyday use, the Galaxy retains it's shape and feel over time.

Visco Plush Futon Mattress: Cotton & Memory Foam Combine

The Visco Plush futon mattress is the perfect blend of memory foam, high density foam, and US cotton. Available in twin, full, queen, loveseat, and chair sizes from $238 to $499

Classic Mission Platform Bed

The Berkshire platform bed is the quintessential mission style bed. Featuring a grand headboard with evenly spaced vertical pickets, over ten distinct finishes, and a twelve year warranty the Berkshire bed is a great deal at $449 to $579

Eco Friendly Futon Mattresses

The foam core of the Athens futon mattress utilizes a unique construction process. Called Fibre Foam, the core of the Athens is made from pure cotton that is bonded together by poly material and heat. This process steers away from polyurethane based foams and still yields a 2.0 pound high density foam thats easier on the environment.

The Orion Futon Frame

There's been quite a buzz among futon shoppers about the Orion Futon Frame. Featuring a completely unique look, the Orion is mission style, sideways. A fully finished back panel means the Orion can just as easily float out in your room as it can go against a wall.

Our Futon Cover Have Matching Pillow & Bolsters

If you're in the market for a new futon cover, don't forget about pillows. Pillows and bolsters are the finishing touches to your futon set. Accessories can take you're futon set to the next level. Available in a wide variety of fabrics, sizes, and colors.

Futon Frame With Built in Side Tables

Sometimes finding the right matching tables for your futon frame can be a real pain in the neck, but the DaVinci futon frame has just made the choice a little easier. Convenient flip up side tables make the DaVinci one of the most versatile futon frames at Goodnight Moon Futon.

Extra Loft Futon Covers

I've had a lot of people asking about extra loft futon covers and why they may need one. Well, the answer is simple. Standard loft futon covers fit any futon mattress up to seven inches thick. Any futon mattress over seven inches will need a cover with extra loft. Visit Goodnightmoonfuton.com if you need any assistance or if you have any other questions about futon covers.

Futon Storage Drawers

Futon Storage Drawers are coming back in a big way. Our newest futon frames are all available with matching drawers, like the ones pictured under the Monet futon frame. Full size drawers ship anywhere in the lower 48 states for $199 per pair.