Welcome to Tatami Futons…
Futons are traditional Japanese beds originally designed to be placed on tatami flooring made of uniform mats bordered with cloth. Tatami Futons are based on the original Japanese design. They have an adjustable frame for use as a bed and a couch. The mattress is thicker and larger than Japanese futons. Futons are the best alternative to a bed when space is limited. Futons and adjustable beds are beneficial for certain types of back problems. Upper body incline and the knee support can help take stress off the lower back and provide comfortable sleeping through the night. They help support the curves of the spine and relieve pressure on the entire body.

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The Memory Foam Mattress…
Originally designed to relieve the pressure experienced by astronauts during lift-off, latex memory foam mattresses do not use springs to provide support. They are a healthy alternative that provides a hypoallergenic sleeping surface. They are mold and mildew resistant and they instantly respond to touch and temperature. It is firmer in cooler temperatures and softer in warmer environments. Higher density memory foam reacts to body heat that allows it to mould itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. Lower density memory foam is pressure-sensitive and will mould more quickly to the shape of the body. It is often seen as a good compromise between the comfort of a soft mattress and the supportiveness of a firm one.

The Traditional Zafu…
A zafu is a traditional Japanese cushion sewn from three pieces of heavy cloth: two round of equal size for the top and the bottom, and a long rectangle that is sewn into gathers in between.

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Beds and Mattresses Glossary…
Adjustable bed: An adjustable bed can be changed to a number of different positions
Bed Skirt: A decorative cover for the box spring and legs of the bed.
Bed Spread: A bed cover with sides that go to the floor. This does not require a bed skirt.
Boudoir Pillows: Small rectangular decorative throw pillows.
Bunk bed: A bunk bed is two or more beds one atop the other.
Captain’s bed: A captain's bed is a platform bed with storage compartments underneath.
Comforter: A comforter is a filled bed cover that is quilted, with sides halfway to the floor.
Daybed: A daybed is a couch that is used as a seat by day and as a bed by night.
Drop: The length of a bed skirt.
Duvet Cover: A decorative protective covering for a duvet with a closure at one end.
European Sham: A decorative pillow covering which fits a large 26” x 26” pillow.
Flanged: Including a decorative band of fabric that is straight or tailored.
Futon: A futon is a traditional Japanese bed that is also available in a larger Western style.
Neckroll: Small cylindrical decorative throw pillows.
Pillow Shams: Decorative coverings for pillows placed behind sleeping pillows.
Platform bed: A platform bed rests on a solid, flat raised surface.
Thread Count: The number of thread ends per square inch in a woven fabric.
Trundle bed: A trundle bed or truckle bed is a bed usually stored beneath a twin bed.

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