Striped Futon Covers - More Classic Styles

Striped Futon Covers are still going strong, in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Check out all of our Striped Futon Cover options here.

Plaid Futon Covers - Traditional Style

Plaid Futon Covers have been around forever, they don't change too much over time. As such, they're not everyones cup of tea, but if you're looking for a classically styled futon cover that fits in most spaces, a plaid futon cover is for you.

King Size Futon Covers

While king size futon covers aren't a size I sell very often, they do sell on occasion. Most people who purchase a king size futon mattress are using it primarily for sleeping and just stick to fitted sheets. I do think futon covers look much nicer than a fitted sheet, but sometimes they are not necessary.

Chenille Futon Covers

Soft and durable, our Chenille Futon Covers are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. We have the right futon cover for you and your futon mattress. Come explore our selection :)

Futon Covers and Matching Accessories

One of the hardest choices you'll have to make when purchasing a futon cover is "will this fabric match my existing color scheme?" Well, Goodnight Moon Futon has a couple options that will make the choice easier. We've always offered fabric swatches on the site, but now we've added additional yardage to the options. Now you can make your own matching window treatments or use fabric from the same dye lot for whatever projects you have that you'd like to match you new futon cover.

Mattress Protector Soap Opera?!

Ok, the video above is a pretty bad infomercial skit, but Protect-A-Bed mattress covers really do, well, protect your mattress. I have a video around somewhere that shows one of these covers getting coffee spilled on it, yet the mattress underneath stays dry. I'll try to find it and post it soon.

Surge in Faux Leather Futon Covers

Recently my customers have been looking really hard for leather futon covers. Most of them are searching in vain, real leather futon covers will cost an arm and a leg, but at least they'll have something to lay down on afterwards :D

What I do carry is faux leather futon covers. Made in a variety of materials, colors, and textures, faux leather covers cost a lot less and save a cow or two.

Futon Covers 101 - The Materials

Have you seen all the futon covers on the market today? With the hundreds of colors and materials to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming without some basic information. Did the website you’re shopping at tell you the pros and cons to the various materials? I didn’t think so.

Futon covers break down into four different overlapping categories. The
materials futon covers are made of break down into two groups. You will find futon covers in Natural Fibers: cottons and linens; or Synthetics: polyesters, nylons, rayons, and so on. When it comes to care there are washable covers and dry clean only covers. In terms of durability, Synthetic Fibers definitely have the upper hand, but they sometimes aren’t as comfy as a Natural Fiber. Let’s go over some of the common futon cover materials.

Here are the Natural Fibers:

Cotton is a Natural Fiber; it generally has a comfy, soft feel, but it doesn’t always wear very well.

Linen is another common Natural Fiber found in futon covers today; it is more durable than cotton but isn’t quite as soft.

And here are the Synthetic Fibers:

Polyester is one of the most common Synthetic Fibers used in futon covers today. Polyester is highly durable and takes vibrant dyes well, so the range of colors is very wide. Polyester isn’t quite as soft against the skin as a cotton or a linen.

Nylon is stronger than most fibers on the market today without the bulk because of it’s light weight design. Nylon is a versatile Synthetic that is often washable as well as durable.

Rayon has many of the same qualities of cotton, but is more durable. Rayon has a smooth, silky feel to the touch , and you’ll often find it in many “faux silk” covers.

Olefin is one of the most durable Synthetics on the market today. You may frequently see Olefin used in covers designed for weather resistancy in mind. Olefin is often used as a component in blended fabrics, as it can be a bit stiff on its own.

Washable fabrics vs. dry clean only fabrics are pretty self-explanatory. Washable covers have the potential to save you a lot of money in the long run, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. I almost always recommend a washable cover to anyone with pets or children. My Great Dane Jay loves lounging at home on our futons, so needless to say, the washable covers save us time and money. If a cover that requires line drying goes into a machine dryer, it could be too small to fit the mattress when it’s done, so be careful. The same goes for dry clean only covers, they are listed as such for a reason and could be ruined in household washers and dryers.

Ok, we’ve discussed the most common fabrics used in the futon cover industry today, as well as washable fabrics vs. dry clean only fabrics, and now there is one other point to think about when purchasing a futon cover. Is the fabric in my cover upholstery “grade”? If the website or store you’re shopping at doesn’t specify, ask and if they don’t know, don’t buy it. Upholstery grade fabric is designed to be used as a seating surface and as such should wear better and longer than non-upholstery grade fabrics.
If you’re unsure about a fabric that you’ve seen online, ask for a sample swatch. Most websites charge a nominal fee to ship you a fabric swatch and it can be worth it to see a fabric in hand before you buy. I know I’ve sold countless swatches to countless customers, and it’s an invaluable service that gives you the opportunity to see a specific fabric for a small fee. Many websites offer a credit towards the purchase of a futon cover for previously purchased swatches, so check to see if your retailer does too.

I hope this article has given you a little food for thought in your quest for the right futon cover for you.