If you are looking for the most comfortable futon mattress on the market, look no further than the memory foam futon mattress. Memory foam has become incredibly popular in recent years, starting with redefining the comfort of a pillow and eventually moving their way to mattresses. If you have ever slept with a memory foam pillow or lied down on a bed with a memory foam mattress, then you already know how comfortable this material can be. If you have a futon that you want to give a more relaxing feel to, then you should consider a memory foam futon mattress. Regardless of who going to be using your futon, whether it is for watching television or sleeping, a memory foam mattress will bring unprecedented comfort to your futon.
If you are not familiar with memory foam here is a brief summary of what it is. It is technically called polyurethane and was originally developed by NASA to help improve cushioning aboard spacecrafts. It differs from traditional foam mattresses in that it is much denser, and thus molds to the shape of your body.
Depending on the size of your futon, you will want to get the corresponding size for your memory foam futon mattress. If you do not know what size mattress will fit your futon, compare it to beds in your home. Futons tend to run in the same sizes as standard beds. The most common size futons are full and queen sized, but there are smaller sizes (twin) and larger sizes (king). Chances are your futon will need a full or queen sized mattress. Figure this out before you start shopping, because a full size memory foam futon mattress will be too small for a larger frame and vice versa. If you are not good with eyeing measurements, one thing you can do is use a measuring tape and write down the measurements prior to going to the store.
A few years ago, Tempur-Pedic was the only brand around that sold memory foam. Fortuantely, however, the competition has evened out and there are several brands to choose from now. When it comes to memory foam futon mattresses, some of the best brands include Absolute Comfort, Bob-O-Pedic, Bragada, Sealy, and of course, Tempur-Pedic.
If you are looking for places to buy a memory foam futon mattress, some of best stores to look include Kohls, Futon World, Wal Mart, or Linens N’ Things. You may even be able to find a memory foam futon mattress in your local mall at The Sharper Image or Brookstone. When purchasing a memory foam futon mattress, you should know that they tend to be more expensive than a traditional futon mattress. Prices range, but for a standard full or queen size futon frame, you can expect to pay anywhere from $200 – $600 for your memory foam futon mattress.
Regardless of where you buy your mattress from, make sure that there is a warranty included. There is such a high satisfaction rate with memory foam products in general that most manufacturers offer 5, 10 and even 20-year warranties. Be sure that wherever you buy your memory foam futon mattress, you have a warranty given to you.