Review on High-Grade FULI Shiki Futon (Shikibuton) - Traditional Japanese Twin Floor Mattress, Made in Japan by Tracie Price

This is a very attractive, comfortable traditional Japanese style shiki futon made in Japan. Outer fabric 100% cotton, inner lining polyester. I have size XL twin. It measures 3" thick, 39" (3'3") wide and 83" (6'11") long. This futon is shipped compressed and vacuum packed. Upon opening the plastic bag, the futon slides out and takes a lot quickly returns to its original size. When I first unpacked this mattress, I did not notice any chemical odor. To roll up and store this mattress when not in use, you must purchase a separate roll storage tool. You can use bungee cord, use a 6ft piece of thick cotton, string/rope or do what I did: I have a cheap plastic laundry basket that I stuff this mattress in when I'm not using it and it holds up very well well folded. However, since I currently have enough free space to leave my futon unfolded during the day, I don't have to roll it up and put it away every morning. Please note that this futon does not come with a removable, washable mattress approx. Glaze. You must purchase this separately. If you want to get it from the same manufacturer, here is the product list here on Revain: ASIN B074TXBH1N. Without such a cover, it is important not to lay this mattress directly on the floor, lest it get dirty. I don't have a futon cover so I put a sheet between it and the floor. In Japan, a complete traditional futon set consists of such a mattress (shikibuton, "spreading futon"), a duvet. the type of blanket (kakebuton, "to cover the futon") and the carpet on which the mattress lies (tatami). If desired, a similarly sized yoga mat can be used as a tatami mat for this particular futon. Futons and their covers need to be aired regularly to prevent mold and dust mites from growing in the mattress. In this regard, it is common throughout Japan to see futons and their covers hanging over balcony railings in the sun to air them out, as the sun has disinfectant properties. You can also use a futon dryer instead of placing this mattress outdoors. in the sun. The futon dryer uses hot air to dry the sweat from the futon. It takes about an hour to complete the work. Here are some examples of such devices available here at Revain: ASIN B01JIVV25S, ASIN B074V3RCV8, ASIN B075ZQWX5W, ASIN B01F4M8HKI. Unfortunately, they are all quite expensive. Another option is to place this futon mattress on a heavy-duty clothes dryer, such as. B. the one listed here at Revain: ASIN B088DP6FLT. You can also use a double size mattress protector to protect this mattress. A futon mattress like this one at Revain: ASIN B01KBKHX4E. Or you can use a double size waterproof mattress topper like this one from Revain: ASIN B00SVHTFPU. I am currently using a double layer of durable 100% cotton. , flannel, flat sheets on this futon mattress to protect it instead of buying a mattress pad. I place the sheet I sleep on on top of the protective flannel sheet. I also turn this mattress every night, which alone allows me to air each side regularly for 16 hours when I'm not lying on this mattress. However, this approach only works if you don't have to roll up the futon every morning to get it out of the way.