Cotton & Wool
Versus Foam
Cotton & Wool Foam, Synthetic Fibers,
and Innersprings
Cotton and wool offer "breathability" allowing perspiration to be drawn away from the skin, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Foam and synthetic fibers in futons act as a moisture barrier, holding perspiration next to your body
Wool consistently recovers 95% of its original thickness. Synthetic fibers recover only about 70% of their original thickness after repeated compressions.
No off-gassing!! Foam off-gases formaldehyde.
Wool and cotton do not disintegrate, ensuring a durable futon. Foam will dry and crumble, creating foam dust, which you breathe while sleeping.
Natural fibers blend together, with no friction. Foam abrades against cotton, forming little balls, which become very noticeable as you try to sleep
In a Small Wonders futon the wool acts like springs. Also, wool is more comfortable, more durable and more natural. Metal springs will develop permanent sag. Metal springs are for mattresses, trucks and wind-up toys, not futons.