More popular than ever.
The Futon has officially entered the twenty-first century with the advent of the Innovation® line of futons.  These pieces are ultra-modern, ultra stylish, and ultra comfortable.  Futonworld carries the entire line of Innovation® Futons and Bedding.  

The Health Benefit
Chiropractors agree that futons provide the best support for backs, and is as good as, if not better than your more expensive mattress. Really!

What Is a Futon Made Out of?
     The Frame, Mattress, and Removable Fabric Cover
At Futonworld, futons come in three distinctive components: The Futon Frame, the Futon Mattress, and a removable Fabric Cover.

The Frame The Futon Frame is usually made of solid wood such as, pine or oak, but some less expensive frames are made of steel. The frame provides support for the mattress as well as the mechanism that allows the change from bed to sofa and back. The frame is usually the most expensive part of the Futon purchase. The Futon Frame is usually made of solid wood such as, pine, oak, or some less expensive frames are made of steel. The frame provides support for the mattress as well as the mechanism that allows the change from bed to sofa and back. The frame is usually the most expensive part of the Futon purchase. The Mattress The Futon Mattress has an all cotton covering and is filled with cotton and other materials.  Early Futon mattresses only contained cotton and tended to flatten out and harden as they aged.  Today's Futons have one or more layers of solid foam to give them more resilience or "bounce-back”.  There are even innerspring Futons similar to a conventional inner spring mattress, except are foldable. The newest innovation in Futons is an ultra soft mattress filled with dense polyester batting. The Cover The Futon Cover has three basic functions: To protect your mattress, to provide a personalization to furniture, and for easy removal and cleaning. You will be amazed at the variety of patterns available to decorate your Futon.  The removable covers can be changed to make your Futon match any decor without the cost of buying a whole new piece of furniture.

How to Buy a Futon:
     What the Consumer Needs to Know for His/Her Own 
     Benefit

Because the frame is the most expensive part of the purchase, the type will determine how much you ultimately will spend.  Domestic hard wood frames such as oak or maple tend to be the most expensive. Imported hard wood frames, usually coming from South America or Asia may be more economical yet are of comparable quality and durability.   

Get all of the information you can from your sales person. Pine and metal frames are more economical than hard wood frames but generally have lower quality and lack the elegant look of fine wood. Beware of discount stores that sell cheap "oak" frames which are really only partly oak or contain laminated wood. Visit a reputable Futon Dealer (they usually display a "Futon Association International" sign) where oak means solid oak and if any other wood is present, it will be clearly labeled.