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5 inch Shikibuton - Tri Folding Mattress - Latex Core

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Washable and removable organic cotton case covering latex and soy-foam, for a softer feel or latex or coconut coir for a firmer feel. This all-natural folding floor mattress is 5 inches thick and can accommodate every night sleeping or occasional guests. Fold up to 15 inches for easy storage. Eco-friendly and natural sleep solution for your family and overnight guests.

Shikibuton

5 inch Shikibuton - Tri Folding Mattress - Latex Core

Washable and removable organic cotton case covering latex and soy-foam, for a softer feel or latex or coconut coir for a firmer feel. This all-natural folding floor mattress is 5 inches thick and can accommodate every night sleeping or occasional guests. Fold up to 15 inches for easy storage. Eco-friendly and natural sleep solution for your family and overnight guests.

The high resilient foam in this tri-fold floor mattress with a 1 inch layer of latex on top, is guest bed grade with a medium-firm feel. Made specifically to hold up for years under intermittent use. Fold up for storage at 10.5 inches high.

When it comes to versatility in small spaces. A folding foam bed with a high resilient foam core can be a game changer. These innovative pieces of furniture provide both comfort and convenience. The high resilience foam core of the bed ensures that it can withstand frequent use.

The 1 inch layer of latex on top conforms to your body's unique shape for a personalized sleep experience. Say goodbye to aches and pains and hello to a good night's rest with a new and improved folding foam bed. With a folding foam bed, you can transform your living space into a sleeping area with ease. Making it perfect for guests or for those who require a compact and flexible sleeping solution. And with the inclusion of high quality foam and latex, you can rest easy in comfort every time you use it.

If you're looking for a comfortable and firmer sleeping solution, upgrading your folding foam bed to a coconut core with 1 inch of latex on top may be just what you need. Unlike traditional foam mattresses, coconut coir is environmentally friendly and offers natural breathability, while also being resistant to dust mites and other common allergens. Adding a layer of latex on top provides an extra level of cushioning and support, while also being naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic. With this upgrade, you'll enjoy a better night's sleep and feel good about making a more sustainable and healthy choice for your sleeping surface.

Why a folding foam bed?

Folding foam beds provide a convenient and practical solution for various living situations. Whether you're a frequent traveler in need of a portable, comfortable sleeping surface, or you live in a small apartment and don't have the space for a full-size bed, a folding foam bed can be a smart investment.

Thanks to their lightweight and compact design, they are easy to store when not in use and can be quickly unfolded to accommodate guests. They can also provide a cozy place to rest after a long day. With a variety of options available, including different sizes and thickness levels, you're sure to find a folding foam bed that meets your specific needs.

Key features for Natural Latex and Soy Foam shikibuton:

  • Green & Eco-Friendly.
  • 4 inches of supportive 1.10 high density 38 ILD Soy Foam
  • 1 inch all natural dunlop latex
  • Hand sewn in our California warehouse
  • Removable cotton cover

Key features for Coconut Coir and Latex shikibuton:

  • OEKO-TEX 100 Certified Coconut Coir
  • Extra Firm 4” Inch Core Of Natural Coconut Fiber Coir
  • Tested At 41 ILD Infused With Latex
  • 1 inch all natural dunlop latex top layer
  • Flawless Motion Isolation For Superior Joint Relief
  • Naturally springy and supportive
  • Hand sewn in our California warehouse
  • Removable cotton cover
  • Other fabric types, colors and patterns available, call your nearest futon salesperson and ask them about putting together your own custom shikibuton

Choose Your Fabric

7 ounce Certified Organic Cotton Twill

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Natural - FA403H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Stone - FA404H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Pink - FA406H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Honey - FA413H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Navy - FA418H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Cloud - FA421H

Cotton swatch shikibuton

Black - FA423H


Configurations


Configuration shikibuton

Bed

Configuration shikibuton

Lounge

Configuration shikibuton

Sofa

More Information

(Bed Position)

Size A wall space (inches) B height (inches) C depth (inches) D extension
(for love seats only)
Single 27 5 75  
Twin 39 5 75  
Full Double 54 5 75  
Queen 60 5 80  
King 72 5 84  

(Folded Up / Stacked Position)

Size A wall space (inches) B height (inches) C depth (inches) D extension
(for love seats only)
Single 27 15 25  
Twin 39 15 25  
Full Double 54 15 25  
Queen 60 15 26.66  
King 72 15 28  

Review

Frequently Asked Questions

The Futon Shop is not your typical organic mattress brand. We are a vertically integrated retailer that manufactures chemical free and eco-friendly mattresses from start to finish. Tucked away in a 30,000 square foot factory located at 2150 Cesar Chavez St. in San Francisco.

Learn more about What Is The Mattress Manufacturing Process?

Flame Retardants can be extremely harmful to one’s health. 

Not only does The Futon Shop manufacture all their products on American soil in San Francisco California, but they try to avoid the use of flame retardants whenever possible. Virgin wool is a natural fire retardant. They use it as a barrier fabric whenever possible.

Learn more about Are there Chemical fire retardants in your mattress?

We have designed many types of mattresses for every type of sleeper. 

Platform Bed Mattress

  1. Mattress designed for an every night sleep surface on a platform bed frame. This mattress will not bend on a futon sofa bed.

Platform Bed and Futon Bed Mattresses

  1. Hybrid Mattress designed for use on both platform bed frames and futon sofa beds.

Couch Futon Mattresses

  1. Mattress designed for everyday use on a futon frame. Not recommended for every night sleep.

Learn more about Sofa Bed Mattresses

For the first few months of use, we recommend you rotate your mattress head to toe and flip it every time you change your sheets to ensure the organic fibers settle evenly. After six months, you can rotate your mattress once per month and flip it every few months. 

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Sunlight & Air Is All You Need To Clean!

How to clean your mattress

Our mattresses are designed to last anywhere from 5 to 25 years depending on the ingredients inside your mattress and how well you care for your mattress.

Learn more about How Long Does A Futon Mattress Last?

You do not need box springs for any of our mattresses. Most of our mattresses are designed to work on a slatted platform bed as well as a convertible futon sofa bed frame. If you would like a box spring we have designed an organic all natural coconut foundation.

Learn more about Do I Need A Boxspring For My Platform Bed?

All manufactured products have odors based on their components. American Wool sometimes has a fresh odor. Our natural and organic materials have not been treated with toxic chemicals. 

The ingredients may contain a faint odor. You will find the scent dissipates over the course of a few weeks. Natural Latex does have a slight odor as well.

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Long fiber wool and cotton resist forming balls or lumps and give futons a longer life expectancy. Dipping or lumping is generally caused by uneven wear on the mattress. By following the flip and rotation instructions. You will ensure that your mattress does not experience dipping or lumping.

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Mattress tufting is the method of ensuring that the layers within a mattress stay put. Prevents the natural materials from shifting. A tuft can be a quilted circle on the top of a mattress, a lace tie or button that goes completely through the mattress from the top of the mattress completely through to the bottom of the mattress. 

Learn more about Tufted vs. Untufted Mattresses

Get the right mattress feel based on sleeping position. There are a few common sleeping positions based on firmness level. Some of the most common are side sleepers (we recommend soft to medium firm), back sleepers (we recommend med firm to firm), and stomach sleepers (we recommend extra firm).

Learn more about What Is The Best Position To Sleep In Bed?

Latex and Memory foam mattresses are best for motion isolation. They can absorb a tremendous amount of motion. 

Individually pocketed coils achieve the same result. They minimize the area of motion. Natural Fiber will also provide motion isolation.

Learn more about Which Mattresses Are Best For Motion Isolation?

There is no single mattress style or type that works for all people. Although any mattress that helps someone sleep without pain and stiffness is the best mattress for that individual. A good mattress should provide back support for the natural curves and alignment of the spine.

Learn more about What mattress is best if I have back problems?

A firm mattress helps alleviate back pain. It can also promote better spine alignment and muscle relaxation.

We recommend oeko tex certified coconut coir fiber for extra firm mattresses

100% Natural, GOTS Certified Organic (global organic textile standard), Soft Pillow Top Feel, Sustainable, Biodegradable, Breathable, Moisture-wicking, Odor-resistant, Temperature regulating For Optimal Body Temperature, No Dust Mites

Additionally, natural wool is flame-resistant, making it a safer choice for bedding, mattress toppers and other wool products. The best soft top layer.

Learn more about Organic Wool

USDA Certified 100% Organic Cotton Batting, Harsh Chemical Free, Organically Grown, Eco-Friendly Natural bedding, Hypoallergenic, Grown in America

Why is organic cotton better

100% Chemical Free, GOLS Certified Organic (global organic latex standard), Natural From Rubber Trees, Talalay Latex, Dunlop Latex, No Synthetic Latex, Pressure Relief, Breathability, HypoAllergenic, Independent Support, Firmness, Durability, Sustainable, Chemical Free, Relief Of Pressure Points, Different Density Latex Layers

Learn more about benefits of Latex

Mattress covers that come with a case that use GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Fabric. 

Learn more about What Does It Mean To Be GOTS Certified Organic Fabric?

Our high quality organic futons and mattresses are sitting in homes all through New York state. Since 1976 our customers have been sitting and sleeping on our healthy non-toxic mattresses and futons and we are proud of it.

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Rest assured with Futon Sofa Beds from The Futon Shop