How a Futon Mattress Is Actually Made: Cotton, Tufting, and Wool
A well-built futon mattress depends on tufting, not overall thickness, to keep raw cotton batting from shifting and clumping over years of use. Untufted batting compresses unevenly within months. T...
Cotton Shikibuton vs Latex Shikibuton: What the Difference Actually Means
The Cotton Shikibuton and Latex Shikibuton look similar on paper, but they feel different to sleep on. A 2-inch layer of GOLS-certified Dunlop latex added to the cotton base adds comfort and resili...
How to Care for a Cotton Futon Mattress and Make It Last
Cotton futon mattresses compress with use, and that compression is permanent if it isn't managed. Regular rotation, a properly slatted foundation, and keeping the mattress dry are the three things ...
Fire Retardants in Futon Mattresses
Most futon mattresses sold in Canada meet federal fire resistance standards with boric acid treatments or polyester fibre wraps. Sleep Majestic uses wool batting instead, a material that provides f...
What Is a Shikibuton? Canadian Japanese Floor Mattresses Explained
A shikibuton is a Japanese floor mattress designed for sleeping close to the ground. Sleep Majestic makes two versions: the all-cotton Cotton Shikibuton and the Latex Shikibuton, which adds a 2-inc...
Standard Futon vs Eurotop Futon: Which One Is Right for Your Setup
The Standard Futon Mattress and Eurotop Futon Mattress from Sleep Majestic share a cotton batting and high-density foam base, but the Eurotop adds a 2-inch GOLS-certified Dunlop latex comfort layer...