What is a futon bed?

What you need:

• Futon bed
• ceiling
• Pillow
• frame

Importance and components of a futon bed

The Japanese word futon actually means blanket, but is used in a broader sense as a name for a bed or used a sleeping mattress. The main component of a futon bed is the actual sleeping mat. This consists of a cover made of silk or cotton, which is tightly stuffed with cotton fibers. The classic dimensions are one meter wide, about one meter eighty long and about ten centimeters high.

• The futon bed also has a blanket, which is usually filled with cotton or silk. It can normally be square, but sometimes also has the shape of a kimono with sleeves. The pillow is rather small and often has the shape of a roll.

• The futon bed is rolled out directly on the floor on the tatami mats in the evening and rolled up again in the morning after getting up and stowed in a cupboard. This type of space-saving bed is an almost indispensable necessity in the traditionally very small living spaces in Japan.
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The futon bed in the west

• Since many Europeans were also enthusiastic about the idea of ​​the roll-up bed, the futon bed has also found its way to us.
• However, some modifications had to be made. Europeans are often heavier and taller than Japanese, and the floor coverings in Europe are usually harder than the tatami in Japan. The traditional, cotton-stuffed futon was therefore too hard and often caused back problems. Therefore, there are some modifications to the futon beds that you can buy here.


Caring for the futon bed properly

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The European futon bed

• The futon mat is thicker and, in addition to cotton, is also filled with horsehair, latex, coconut fiber or virgin wool. This makes the underlay a little softer and more resilient, it also stores heat better and is more breathable.
• The sizes have been adapted to European standards, so there are also wider futon beds for two people in addition to the single futon. The length is almost always two meters.
• Often a low frame without a wooden frame is also offered for the futon, as there are many People can't really get used to the idea of ​​being right on the floor sleep. However, the frame is so low that it comes very close to this feeling.