I feel that this futon needs an actual review. I have slept on this futon for about 3 weeks now and I tell you what, it is as comfortable as any mattress I've had that is fairly firm.
BACKGROUND ON ME: I slept on a brick for a mattress for 8 months and then a ridiculously soft mattress for 2 weeks after that prior to sleeping on this futon and sleeping on a soft mattress killed my back but I became accustomed to it quickly. I was moving into a very small space and since I'm in college I'll be moving at least once or twice more, and one of those possibly being overseas so compactness and versatility is definitely necessary.
MY SLEEP EXPERIENCE: Having adjusted to a soft mattress prior to sleeping on this meant that I was definitely in for an adjustment period. It didn't take very long to adjust to it and I still find myself sleeping on my side and it's no less comfortable than sleeping on my back or stomach, though this is likely due to the fact that I have a firm side-sleeping pillow. I find myself getting very restful sleep and as much as I'm afraid of bugs, since you need to take good care of the flooring you place the futon on I don't feel concerned about bugs.
FUTON QUALITY: It's very thick, I think I would've had issues sleeping on my side had I purchased the Rococo version of this futon. It's very nice thick cotton and it folds very easily, especially since it came folded in the package it arrived in. Even though it folds, there's really no noticeable fold flattening where the cotton kind of thins because its been folded so many times.
YOUR OPTIONS: So there are other options on the futon market, there's the J-life shiki-futon which in my opinion looks like the cotton is going to flatten out or get all moved around inside and become bumpy in places. The Tuft & Needle mattress, I feel, can no longer be listed as a futon mattress, it is far to wide to fold and was never really meant to be a tri-fold mattress of any sort. I can easily see this futon mattress from EMOOR lasting several years if not many if you take care of it right (If I remember it, I'll come back at a later date and update how the quality is holding up).
MY OPINION: I spent almost 4 months trying to determine what/which futon mattress to buy because I knew I wanted to move either cross-country or across the world and with a futon I could take it with me more easily than a traditional mattress. It also makes moving apartments way easier! All that being said, I think if you're set on buying a futon because they're just awesome and space-saving, save yourself the time and frustration of decision-making and get this. I feel like I'm sleeping more restfully now because I'm not sleeping on a mattress that is a brick but also not sleeping on jello.
PS: It will say that it's going to take a month to arrive or longer but EMOOR used expedited international shipping so I got it in just under 2 weeks.
Below is the mattress cover I purchased, it's more expensive than a normal fitted sheet but it has a zipper closure and is very nice, it has a wonderful clean cotton-y feel and keeps both sides of my futon off the floor and more resistant to any mites or bacteria on the floor.
Emoor 100% Cotton Cover Single for Traditional Japanese Floor Futon, Anti-Bacterial & Mite-Resistant & Odor-Resistant, Black Made in JAPAN
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EMOOR JAPAN
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Japanese "Kan" Life
There is a room in the house. A room is variable because there is a space without purpose. If the space is full of stuff, you cannot fully use it as a room.
The space with the emptiness is the key of the Japanese lifestyle. The room must have an empty area just to accept the space itself.
The mind to appreciate the emptiness “Kū” is what we want to deliver "Kan". Our goal is to deliver the Japanese “Kan” Life worldwide.
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Product Description
MADE IN JAPAN QUALITY
All the process is carefully done by skilled craftsmen at a qualified factory in Japan with Japanese warm hospitality "OMOTENASHI". Very good quality and worth more than the price. Try and feel the difference.
FLOOR SLEEPING LIFE WITH JAPANESE FUTON
Japanese Futon setups do not need a bed platform.
Fold in three and put aside in the closet or corner of your room, and use your room spacious during the day. Perfect for minimalists, guest-use or frequent movers to save money and space.
Fold the Futon and Make the Most of Your Room
Enjoy the Quality Sleep of Japan
The middle core is sandwiched with separately quilted pads with good volume on top and bottom.
This Japanese traditional structure provides maximum comfort to sleep on.
HOW TO CARE : Not washable. Recommend using a cover and removing it to wash when it gets dirty. Dry Futon under the sun on sunny days regularly.
Prouduct Infomation
- 39x83x3in (100x210x8cm) Weight:11.7lb (5.3kg)/Outer fabric: 100% natural cotton, 200 thread counts. Inner filling: (top and bottom) Polyester fiber fill 4.4lb (2.0kg), (middle) Chip foam 6lb (2.7kg).
- 35x83x3in (90x210x8cm) Weight:10.6lb (4.8kg)/Outer fabric: 100% natural cotton, 200 thread counts. Inner filling: (top and bottom) Polyester fiber fill 4.0lb (1.8kg), (middle) Chip foam 5.3lb (2.4kg).
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| weight | 10 pounds | 5 pounds | 11 pounds | 52 pounds | 10 pounds | 6.8 pounds |
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Too Firm and NO REFUNDS
I really wanted to love this futon and was fully committed to the lifestyle. Slept a couple nights on this but it felt SO firm like you're just sleeping on the ground. Not good for side sleepers. My back ached so bad I couldn't sleep on it any longer to "adjust". During the day I got sharp shooting pains up my back if I bent a certain way or leaned to pick up something.Keep in mind there are no refunds if you opened it out of the box! It said free returns when I ordered so I was thinking I could just send it back if it didn't work out. Taking a $200 loss isn't worth it just for a try out. I will say the material was good quality and well made. It is 2.5" thick which is true to description. The inside has a foam pad and polyester filling so it isn't like a true Japanese shikibuton which is 100% cotton. If you like sleeping on the floor already then it should work for you. If you are a side sleeper, heavier person, or used to regular mattresses then I wouldn't recommend.
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