In considering buying a futon mattress, take into account that this isn’t like standard or regular mattresses we commonly find in stores.

A futon mattress requires extra care, because it’s a double purpose bed. It’s one made as lightweight as possible because it’s folded as a sofa seater. Hence, it’s twice as susceptible to wear and tear. The thickest a futon mattress gets is about 10 inches and nothing more.

Airing out and turning futon mattresses must be regular for maintenance and to keep it in the best shape. Vacuuming is also necessary to keep it fresh and clean. Nobody wants to sleep in a dirty mattress.

To keep your futon mattress protected, invest in a really good mattress topper for it. This way, the futon will last you years and years of comfort. futon mattresses, futon-mattress, mattress, mattress topper, mattresses

Napform Mattress pad is composed of a combination of visco-elastic material and the NapSoft fabric which serves as the ultimate relaxing retreat after a long day.

The mattress topper is heat sensitive and because it is of visco elastic material, it molds your body shape as you lie down on it.

For comfort and best sleep, an extra layer of this mattress topper on your bed is incredibly helpful.

Via Brookstone

Stern & Foster’s Crest pillowtop mattress topper is an optional add on that encourages you to enjoy your bed in luxury. The mattress topper is made of damask knit fabric with plush fiber fill, making the bed extra soft and fluffier.

The fibers to this topper is also silver infused, thus making it stronger and durable.

Purchase of this will include a Flawless Fit Skirt for mattresses up to 24″ deep.

Via Bed Bath and Beyond

Therapedic Mattress together with Hickory Springs has launched its latest line of elite latex and memory foam mattresses that retail at about $1,299 to $2,199. First seen at the Las Vegas Market last July, the I-care mattress is shipping to stores.

“I-Care was especially well received by our group because it has a very visual selling story, which will be easily transferred at the point of sale,” said Gerry Borreggine, president and CEO of Therapedic. “In addition, it has a high-tech story to tell - improved support and comfort due to its unique NaturalWave inner construction.”

“Our strength is the breadth of our line,” added Jim Wall, general manager of I-Care, which is produced by Hickory Springs. “Very few mattress manufacturers have the pillows, toppers, mattresses and top-of-bed products that we have.”

Aside from this Therapedic is also launching at least nine types of pillow line, as well as mattress toppers with CopperCare technology (for anti-microbial protection). Pillows will retail at about $35 to $80 while toppers go from $150 to $300.

Via Furniture Today

This doesn’t look anything like your ordinary mattress toppers because the Perfect Comfort™ Over the Mattress Comfort System has foam “springs” in between it. What that does is supposedly reduce the tendency for tossing and turning on the bed (a sign that one’s level of comfort isn’t fully realized). The topper moves to support the body as the user also moves.

Via Sleep Better