Choosing Between a Futon and a Mattress While a futon is considered to be a type of mattress, jerseys a mattress is not necessarily a futon. At the same time, while many might say that there is much more to a regular, good quality mattress, those who favor futons will argue that the very simplicity and flexibility of a true futon is a distinct advantage. If you are choosing between a futon and a mattress, there are various factors you should think about. While price is always a factor, it should not be a primary concern. While a futon will often come with a lesser price tag than a good quality sprung mattress, like mattresses, you will find that prices vary, usually according to quality. More important is the comfort factor, and the support that the mattress or futon will give you. While the mattress is a Western invention, futons are of Japanese origin, traditionally made with natural cotton wadding, and designed to be folded and stored during the day. The motivation for this concept was based on the fact that people usually slept in rooms that were utilized for completely different purposes during the day. At most, a sleeping area would be demarcated only by a simple screen, which of course was itself also portable. Genuine futons are thinner than most other mattresses although some foam mattresses are also quite thin and never incorporate any type of springs. Mattresses, on the other hand, commonly incorporate springs, although not always. Some mattresses are made with foam and/or latex, without any sort of springs. Most mattresses are also intended to be used in conjunction with some sort of a base which gives it and therefore you additional support. Some bases have firm ends, with springs that are attached to some sort of wooden outer frame. This is said to limit wear on the moncler mens jackets sale outer edge of the mattress. Others have spring edges, where springs are mounted on a wooden base and then continued through to the edge of the base. While the latter design is more expensive, the experts say that the mattress will last longer. The cheapest base is one that is made of wooden alone, usually with wooden slats mounted across the width of the bed frame. Then of course there are more distinctive beds and bedsteads that may be used with any type of mattress, and in fact even with a futon. Traditionally, though, futons were either laid out on the floor, or on a simple wooden bed not unlike the slatted wooden beds we see so often today. Using MONCLER Men down winter Dsquared2 Deep Blue jackets one of these will add to the Oriental style of an interior. Unlike mattresses, authentic futons are made with removable covers (traditionally also made of cotton) that can be washed, and traditionally they were used together with a padded quilt. Having said that mattresses don t have covers, in areas where bed bugs are a problem, mattress protectors and specially made mattress encasements are used to prevent infestations. Like futon covers these may be removed and washed from time to time. Benefits of Futons and Mattresses Like everything in life, both futons and mattresses have their advantages and disadvantages. So if you re comparing moncler gerard the two options, you ll want to know the difference between the benefits and possible downsides of both. One of the main advantages of an authentic Japanese style futon is that it is made of natural fibers well it should be. This makes them particularly well suited to people with allergies. However it is important to air a futon regularly, specifically in sunlight. The sun has a natural ability to destroy bacteria, viruses, mold and various harmful pathogens that cause allergies and disease. While we have to be careful not to overexpose our own skin to the sun s invisible ultra violet rays, we should make use of its natural air purification abilities. Dust mites or house Moncler HaoZi collars Women down coat long green mites are commonly found in mattresses, but because the true futon is portable, you can take it outside and allow the sunlight to kill any mites that might have taken up residence. There s no getting away from it, as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirms, "every home has dust mites". Apart from mattresses, they are also found in pillows, bedding, clothes, furniture that is upholstered, in fact potentially in any type of fabric or soft furnishing item. The idea of a mattress harboring germs and contaminants is quite appalling, but unfortunately this is a reality. For this reason a mattress (or rather what gets into it) might be the cause of allergies and girls moncler coats asthma, upper respiratory problems, headaches and flu type symptoms. Where bed bugs are a problem, they are often found in mattresses shudder the thought. While this may be considered a disadvantage Moncler Men down Jackets no hat dark blue of sleeping on a mattress, airing your bedrooms and allowing natural sunlight to enter the room, help a good deal. Futon protagonists also maintain that a good quality futon placed on a firm base will give excellent back support. But anyone who has owned a cotton wadding futon will probably admit that, like any other mattresses, the wadding eventually softens and so the support lessens over time. Protagonists of modern day sprung mattresses will argue on the contrary, saying that a good quality mattress is the only option to avoid an aching back or sore muscles after a night s sleep. A good example of a top quality mattress is one Moncler Men short Sleeves T-shirt red that is made of high tech "memory" foam. Not only will this take your shape and the contours of your body while you sleep, it also returns to its initial shape and form when you move or get up from the mattress. But if you opt for a cheap foam mattress without springs, that isn t made from good quality visco elastic foam or latex, then you will definitely get a lot more support from a futon. A well made Japanese style futon will also last a lot longer than cheap foam. Futon and Mattress Options The choice of mattresses on the market today can be confusing, so it is best to choose a reputable brand and to buy the best that you can afford. However, today moncler Book gray white Hoodies Spring Autumn Men futons are made in various other parts of the world too, and in a good range of sizes. There are also futon manufacturers that will make up these Eastern style mattresses to specific sizes. If you live in North America, you ll probably be amazed to discover how many different types of so called futon mattresses are now available. Some are made in huge factories while others are hand made in smaller workshops. While pure cotton futons are available, here and there, many manufacturers have chosen to produce hybrids that combine what they consider to be the best of both worlds. You ll find cotton and foam futons, poly/foam futons, those made from wool and latex blends, even visco memory foam and inner sprung futons. So if you are choosing between a futon and a mattress, you might find yourself choosing a "futon mattress" that isn t a futon at all! And it will come with the same pros and cons of any other mattress, rather than those of a true Japanese type futon

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