What Size? How Thick? How Much Wool?
Handcrafted Standard Size Futons
We make all standard sizes, from Crib to Queen Size Futons, including Twin Extra Long and Full Extra Long. All handcrafted futon sizes conform to the bedding industry standard sizes. NOTE: Many manufactured futons do not meet these standards. For example, a full size futon should measure 54” x 75”, but we have seen many manufactured futons that measure 52” x 72”. Standard sizes are shown on our Futon Prices page.
Handcrafted Custom Size Futons
We make our handcrafted futons in custom sizes and cushions for special situations such as an unusual size bed, window seats, antique beds, RV couches and beds, and “tiny houses”. Please contact us for pricing on custom sizes.
Our Futon Thickness
A 6” thick cushion or futon mattress is recommended for tri-fold or “A” frames or for those who prefer a firmer sleeping surface. If your futon frame has wide spaces between narrow slats, a thicker futon would be a better solution.
An 8” thick cushion or futon mattress is a good choice for almost any type of frame; convertible from to couch to bed, or a simple platform bed.
A 10” thick futon is a luxurious futon which is an excellent choice for platform beds. A 10” thick futon may be difficult to convert on a convertible futon frame, until the futon adapts to being folded.
How Much Wool
Futons will compress with time and use. The more wool there is in a futon, the less it compresses. The length of time until a natural fiber futon becomes fully compressed depends on frequency of use, how well the maintenance is accomplished, and the body weight on the futon.
Our ALL COTTON futon will compress about 50% over time and become very firm.
The WOOL/COTTON futon will compress about 35% with use, will still be firm, but with a little softness.
The DOUBLE WOOL/COTTON futon will compress about 20%, and have more softness.
A TRIPLE WOOL/COTTON futon will compress about 10% with use, keep its shape, and stay more level.
