The word FUTON is a Japanese word originally referring to any round mat our cushion filled with leaves. The traditional Japanese Futon is a group of three products making up a bed. The three products consist of a futon, which is a thin cotton pad, a shikibuton which is a three folding pad that sits under the thin cotton pad, and a Kakibuton which is a comforter that goes on top of the thin cotton pad.
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Throw Pillows are decorative pillows that accent a couch, arm chair, and other furniture in your home.
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There are hundreds of fabric and color options available for you to customize and update the look of your futon furniture.
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The type of material is not the only distinguishing factor of fabrics,
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Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics
When having to choose between different fabrics, there are many options to consider, including the type of fabric, color, the pattern, the size, and the price. The type of fabric can be overwhelming for some, but a simple choice for other's. Becoming familiar with the different types of fabrics will help to remove some of the confusion on purchasing not just pillows, but also futon slipcovers, bedding, and clothing.
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Bed pillows, throw pillows, travel pillows, and custom pillows come in a variety of sizes.
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There are two important factors of pillow construction, the first being how the pillow cover is designed, whether it uses zippers or buttons, or if there is welting or not. The other factor is what the pillow cover is constructed out of, i.e. what material is used to make the pillow cover.
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Growing conventional cotton requires the use of enormous amounts of toxic chemicals creating a vastly negative impact on the environment. Choosing Organically produced items will help to alleviate these health risks and leave a smaller footprint on the environment.
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