Description
Our futons are made to order, so production takes time.
Fabric : Crepe Cotton 100 % (Japanese Takashima Chijimi Fabric)
Filling : Natural Cotton 100 %
Detail of Fabric
Detail of Filling
*Natural Cotton Filling
Natural Desi cotton produced in India
Processed at our factory in Tokyo
Desi cotton is indigenous cotton that is strong and resilient.
Due to large dependent on genetically modified cotton, it has been alarmingly reduced.
Desi is the precious variety that we need to rescue.
Characteristics of natural cotton
Natural cotton has the natural elasticity. It can create suitable hardness for sleeping.
Sleeping on a natural cotton futon mattress will help to align your head, neck, and spine and helps you maintain a good posture.
Our cotton filling for this item was the first in Japan to receive OEKO-TEX® in the futon manufacturing field. This certificate expresses our craftsmanship and commitment to safety.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is the world's highest level of certification for safe textile products, which is only given to products that have passed strict analytical tests covering more than 350 hazardous chemical substances. It is a globally recognized safety standard in the textile business that goes far beyond Japanese safety standards, including certification of sustainable factories that take into consideration the impact on the people involved in production and the environment.
Since its inception in 1992, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification has been awarded more than 200,000 times, and demand for this certification continues to grow worldwide.
To select the correct futon size
Please note that what we show on our site is the size of the futon fabric. If it is filled with cotton, it will be about 4 inches (10 cm) shorter in length and width.
Example : Futon Mattress - Single 78” x 39” (200 x 100 cm) will be 74" x 35" (190 x 90 cm) when you receive.
If you are planning to place the futon mattress on your bed, and want to fit them perfectly, please be aware of it and select carefully.
In Inches
In Centimeters
All sizes are approximate.
Thickness
Shiki Futon (Futon Mattress) at the time of delivery is very fluffy and voluminous, measuring over 4” (10 cm) in the thickest center position but after about one week of usage the fluffiness will begin to settle, and the mattress will transform into a stiffer, denser futon. After about two to three months of use, the cotton padding becomes even thinner (more constricted) and the futon will become about half of its original thickness. Although the volume decreases, the cotton fiber's "support features" become activated and the futon becomes a mattress that will support your proper sleeping posture.
How to care (a new window of pdf file will open)
How We Make Futon
We source quality raw cotton from India. Classic, heavy-duty machines, which have been used for over three generations, get rid of cotton chips and make the cotton suitable as futon filling. We sterilize cotton by heat. We don't use any chemical material in any of our processes.
Many kinds of cotton fabrics are in stock to meet customers’ various demands. Our skilled artisans finish more than 15 futon mattresses per day when it‘s busy. The products are then shipped to the world from our office on the lower floor of the factory. Our making process is minimal and productive at the same time. We can cut the costs of the middleman and transportation. That’s why we can offer quality products at a fair price.
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The shikibuton futon arrived very quickly (from Japan!!), the seller was very responsive in every step during the shipping and delivery process. Very high quality item, hand-made, I am very excited to start sleeping on it!
Amazing futon mattress! It is so hard to find an all natural mattress without flame retardants, and I was thrilled to find this ethical company that makes such quality products. Highly recommended!
I've had trouble sleeping for years and I finally purchased this Shiki-buton. At first, I just put it on the floor. After 5 nights of completely restful sleep, my husband swapped with me. I had 2 terrible nights of sleep in my old bed and demanded my Shiki back! We've just ordered one for him as well as the tatami. If you like a firm sleeping surface with the right amount of cushion, then this is ideal!
