No matter how expensive a bed is, it becomes useless without good quality mattress to go with it. At present, mattresses are made of foams – different kinds of foams. Gone are the days when cotton filled the mattress. One kind of foam that has undergone evolution is the memory foam futon. Previously conceived to be hard on the body, it becomes unbelievably amazing that memory foam futon gives comfort and relief to a tired body.
Years before, futons were only second best. The moneyed class would not have a futon as their mattresses. Why so? Traditionally, futon mattresses are hard, lumpy and uncomfortable. Who would want to sleep on such kind of mattress? It is just like sleeping on a bed without mattress. But innovations brought wonders to the less desired futon mattress. The latest in bedding technology has introduced in the bed market the memory foam futon mattress. In the beginning of its availability, people were apprehensive to try it out. But when it gained popularity because of those who explored its utility, memory foam futon mattresses received a fair share in the mattress market.
The demand for memory foam futon mattresses emanated from their proven superior comfort and improved durability. The good qualities of memory foam were incorporated in the futon. These are the slow recovery property, open-ended micro cells and sensitivity to heat. Under slow recovery, the memory foam futon unlike the traditional ones, will have only a short period of time for holding the applied pressure on it. The mattress can easily revert to its shape. The memory foam mattress is made of visco-elastic materials that have micro cells. The open-end will allow passage of air when pressure is applied. Traditional foam mattress was closed and air could not pass so it becomes dense and heavy. Heat from the body will contribute to the softness. In the human anatomy, warmest parts of the bodies are the heavier parts so the back and hips will experience the soft feel of the memory foam mattress. These qualities really made the memory foam futon a very convenient and versatile bed.
When you wish to buy a memory foam futon mattress, do not just buy. Have in mind several tips so that you can get the best product.
Tips in buying a memory foam futon mattress
- Find the mattress that has more layers of thick foam. The mattress needs to be really thick so that the slats are not felt when you are lying on the mattress. But then, be forwarned that the more foam there is, the more expensive the mattress is.
- The memory foam futon mattress must be over the inner spring of the mattress. This method of mattress construction will enable you to fold and bend the mattress.
- The mattress should be well-vent to prevent retention of body heat. If it is not vent, the tendency is for the mattress to be hot.
Here are 3 kinds of good quality memory foam futon mattress –
- Eco-friendly mattress made from soy based memory foam. What makes this special is the absence of chemicals and petroleum products that are mostly integrated in the production of memory foam. It is hypo-allergenic and the process used in its manufacturing does not lead to harmful emissions.
- Mattress that uses the method of cottonique in combining the cotton and polyester fiber. The procedure is more durable than the conventional method of cotton batting. This type has microfiber cover.
- Mattress that has good amount of memory foam – at least 3 inches for the top layer. It is placed on top of two more high density foam layers to make a thick mattress.
There are many variations of memory foams used in mattresses or mattress covers and pads. Provided you choose the correct quality, the comfort and durability will be there. And if you opt for the memory foam futon, find the features of the mattress. Do not compromise price for quality.