Futons – mattrasses

We sell futons of high quality cotton that are made being made especially for us by a very good futon making shop. We have been working together for more then 20 years. Some of our futons we can deliver straight out of our stock but others we will have to order which takes 3 to 6 weeks.

You are more then welcome to visit our showroowroom in Amsterdam Oud-West. There you can test
our futon so that you choose the futon that suites you best.

Natural materials

We believe that sleeping on a futon made of natural materials, such as cotton, cocolatex or natural latex, provides the most sleeping comfort.

With us, you can count on futons of the highest quality and natural materials for a good night’s sleep!

Three in Oe futon
Detail
Cotton and latex separated
Cotton with cocolatex

Materials and sizes

Standard futon

A 100% cotton futon is ideal for those who prefer a comfortable but more solid support. The Standard futon is filled with 8 layers of cotton and 12 cm thick.

Moto futon

This is the traditional Japanese futon. It is filled with 4 layers of cotton and 6 cm thick. In Japan people traditionally unfold this futon on the tatami floor. Because this Moto futon is rather thin it is easy to fold and store away. This makes it popular among people with limited space and also as a matras for guests or to go out camping. It is possible to stack to Moto futons on top of each other. Then you sleep on a 12 cm futon and you always have a matras for guests available.

The Moto futon is also well suited for shiatsu sessions and other types of bodywork.

Cocolatex with cotton

We add a layer of cocolatex to the standard futon which makes it 15 cm thick. The Cocolatex provides extra springiness and ventilation. It does make the futon less easy to fold.

If we exchange this layer of cocolatex for a layer of latex we get an ideal futon for a couch bed. The futon is easy bendable but the part serving as backrest will stay upright better then a futon filled with cotton only. To use on these sofa beds we sell separate covers in several colors.

Three in One

This model combines 4 layers of cotton with two layers of latex and one layer of cocolatex. The latex gives this 16 cm thick futon added springiness and the cocolatex provides some ventilation. This futon is meant to be used on a solid slat base.

Latex and cotton separate

A sleeping concept that has been very popular through the years. A separate 10 cm thick latex matras with a 6 cm cotton Moto futon on top. Both futons are light and therefore easier to handle and turn as the Three in One futon.

Frequently asked questions about futon mattresses

Not everybody is familiar with futons these days . Here we try to answer some questions you might have. If you have a different question, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to help you with an answer.

Because the cotton fiber has limited springiness a futon offers a rather firm, flat support for the body. Also cotton readily absorbs moisture. This makes the air around the body relatively dry. This makes it important that the futon has enough ventilation during the daytime so that it can emit the humidity absorbed during the night. Finally cotton is antistatic and antiallergic.

We are in favor of recycled cotton to spin yarn for clothing. But not to use in futon. The quality is low and it must be blended with polyesther fibers to improve the properties. We only use 100% cotton in our futon.

By adding layers of latex or cocolatex one can adjust springiness, softness and insulation to ones wishes.

Cocolatex consists of coconut fibers sprayed with latex. It offers springiness and ventilation.

A futon feels relatively cool in the summer because the cotton fibers do not insulate but convey the heat away. On the other hand it will not feel as cold in the winter because the air trapped in between the cotton fibers will readily assume the body temperature.

Cotton is a natural product and Co2 neutral. Our shop runs on green electricity.

A new futon is always a bit thick, and short. Within a few months it will reach it definite shape by compression. This is a natural proces that needs to happen.

Because the cotton needs to be able to emit the moisture it has absorbed during the night. Therefore we advice to fold the duvet during the day. Our bed slats are designed to offer maximal ventilation. If you store items underneath your bed make sure you do not block the air. It is important for both your health and your futon to ventilate your room as much as possible.

We make our bed slats not out of a few wide and thin slats with wide spaces in between but out of many narrow thick slats with narrow spaces in between. Of course this is more work and demands higher quality wood but this way we can combine optimal support of your futon with maximal ventilation since 50% of the bed slats is open. Also because of the thicker slats the bed is less springy and offers a more solid support. All this means that our bed slats are without a doubt the best on the futonmarket.

If you sleep with the futon on the floor the best strategy is to fold it with sheet and all during the day. One day one way, so that the bottom of one half of the futon can dry, the next day the other way etc etc. This is not possible with futon with cocolatex inside because those futons do not bend easy enough. Also check from time to time underneath your futon: does it feel humid in the morning? In some house there is higher humidity then in others. Keep your bedroom always well ventilated.

It is a good custom with any mattress to turn it when you change your sheets or at least once a month. This way you do not always sleep on the same spot and your mattress will last longer. This is especially true for futons. People who choose a futon prefer a somewhat firm, non springy mattress to sleep on. Still in the beginning futons appear rather soft. This is because of the air that is trapped in between the cotton fibers. By sleeping on the futon you press out a part of this air and a natural proces of the futon becoming thinner and more firm takes place. This way the futon reaches its final shape. If, during this proces, you would always lay on the same spot you would notice what appears to be a dent on that spot. The solution is to vary your postion. This will even out this difference in thickness. So a dent like that does not indicate wear like it does in a polyether mattress. So, also when using our bed slats, we advice you to turn your futon regularly. And in summer, when the sun is shining treat your futon to a sunbath : it works wonders on the cotton fibres.

We do have futons in stock but not all and not always. We prefer to sell ‘fresh’ futon to our customers. If we have to order your futon it will take 3 to 6 weeks.

For hygienic reasons we cannot take back a futon when the package has been opened.

Yes we offer a full guarantee against all production faults.

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