A futon cover is a removable casing that is used to cover a futon mattress. If a futon mattress is a pillow, the futon cover is a pillowcase. If you have a queen sized futon mattress, then you may want to purchase queen size futon covers. There are many reasons someone would want to buy queen size futon covers or other sized futon covers. Often times the futon cover that is sold with a futon is not aesthetically pleasing or you may find it to be uncomfortable. If you have a child who has sleepover parties often, futon covers are a great way to house extra guests with easy cleanup. Another reason could be the original futon cover gets a permanent stain, or over time, the futon cover has broken down and faded in color. In all these cases, it is much cheaper to buy a separate futon cover rather than a new futon mattress and cover. Since futons are sold by the size (twin, queen, king, etc) it is easy to find a futon cover that will fit your mattress.
When it comes to selecting queen size futon covers and futon covers in general, there are a few steps to follow. Futon covers come in many different fabrics and prints, so you must first decide what material you want to purchase. Most people think that 100% cotton queen size futon covers will provide the best quality, but the truth of the matter is that 100% cotton sheets have their issues. They are subject to shrinking and are not as durable as other futon covers. You are best off looking for part-cotton, part-polyester queen size futon covers. If you want a softer fabric, however, then you should know it does not get softer than 100% cotton fabrics. Whichever fabric you choose, just make sure you are comfortable with the washing instructions prior to making a purchase.
After you have decided which type of fabric you want your futon covers to be, choose a print. It is recommended to get a darker colored futon print, as darker colors tend to hide stains better. This helps explain why so many popular futon colors are darker shades like tan, brown, sandy colors, grey or black. Denim is also another popular futon material. You can find brighter colors for your futon covers, but they may fade over time and will show stains easier. If you are looking for novelty queen size futon covers, however, do not let that stop you. You can find leopard print, zebra print or other novelty or themed futon covers, however they may be harder to find than most standard futon covers.
Speaking of which, let’s talk about where to find great futon covers. Some of the best places include bedding stores or stores with bedding sections, such as Bed Bath and Beyond, Macys, Ikea or Linens ‘N Things. Whichever store you choose to purchase your futon covers from, online or not, you can expect to pay anywhere from $30 – $90. Futon covers tend to get more expensive with futon size, so you can expect to pay about $10-$20 more for queen size futon covers compared to the same version for full size futon covers.