What is the best filler material to use when making a futon?

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  • Shoshana Shoshana on Nov 22, 2017

    Basic futon mattresses are made of mostly cotton. A layer of foam is sometimes added to sustain the rigidity of the futon.

  • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 22, 2017

    Futons are usually made of cotton batting...which makes them heavy. You could use a foam mattress (Walmart 1 in to 3 in thick) and then wrap it in quilt batting. The thicker the foam mattress.. the less easy it will be to fold or bend.

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    • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 24, 2017

      The quilt batting wrapped mattress would only be the interior portion of the whole mattress unit... you could cover it with any fabric you want... a (pre-washed) denim or twill fabric would be the best for wear... be sure to install a really long zipper (an upholstery supply has zippers you can buy by the foot) so the cover would come of to be washed...

      FYI.. a good quality (not plastic) water proof mattress cover, a zip on one, as it covers both top and bottom... will be a good investment... it will keep the mattress part in pristine shape... as you will not be able to wash it.

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