Top 5 Ways to Use a Futon in Your Home imageA futon is a versatile piece of furniture to use either for seating or as a bed. Some homeowners use it primarily for one purpose while other owners may require it to do double duty on a regular basis....Read More about Top 5 Ways to Use a Futon in Your HomeWelcome to East West Futons. Not your average futon store, specializing in small space solutions for urban living. From college to condos to cottage we furnish it all and for every budget. Located in the heart of the Annex we provide innovative, affordable furniture and accessories for modern living. We love rooms that inspire creativity and comfort. From local to global we choose responsible and sustainable resources. We care about the environment and what you breathe. Since 1992 we have been proudly making our own futons and do not spray our cotton with any fire retardant chemicals. We care about you. Come check us out! Sign up for emails and be the first to know about products, sales & offers.
Subscribe to the Queen of Green digest Mattresses made in Canada generally do not contain these flame retardants, but it's always good to ask. Also avoid additives used to repel stains and water. Although natural fibres are better — wool, organic cotton, hemp and natural rubber — you'll need a separate savings account. Petroleum-based contents are what make regular mattresses affordable (i.e., cheap). Note: Natural rubber is natural latex but latex/rubber can also be synthetic! Short on (wallet) green? Choose a mattress protector made from wool or organic cotton to create a barrier between you and that polyurethane foam mattress! And prioritize a natural crib mattress for babies (see a few options below). Some eco-friendlier mattresses (claims and products not tested, ranked or rated): Essentia (made in Montreal) with natural rubber or latex and a 20-year warranty! Majestic Sit & Sleep made in Canada from 100 per cent certified organic Dunlop latex (with three per cent unnatural binding agent), wool and organic cotton.
Obasan made from natural rubber, organic wool and organic cotton — and can be customized. Organic Lifestyle uses wool, natural rubber (made in Canada) and innerspring with organic cotton (from the USA). Shepherd's Dream made from wool. What are your reviews of natural options? Comment on this blog to win pajamas for your little one from My Little Green Shop (draw date March 10th, 2014)! Lindsay Coulter, a fellow Queen of GreenSorry, we think you're from Singapore,00 and unfortunately, we don't deliver to your location.Please contact the nearest store, we're always happy to help.Uzbekistan TravelUzbekistan SamarkandBukharaIslamic CentreIslamic ArtWonderful PlacesBeautiful PlacesEqually BeautifulIt'S GorgeousForwardSamarkand is truly a jewel of the ancient and modern Silk Road. There is the exquisite jade mausoleum of Gur-i-Emir, the resting place of Tamerlane. Perhaps the greatest treasure is Registan Square, Tamerlane's outstanding creation, a vast complex of domes and minarets, mosques and medrassas.
There is the equally beautiful necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda and the old observatory of Uleg Beg, the greatest Muslim astronomer. Can't read the text above?Try another text or an audio CAPTCHAText in the box:What's this?- J-Life Shiki FutonSofter, more durable twill cover. New Improved 5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty! The J-Life Shikifuton is a true Japanese mattress offering the ultimate in support. There is no foam, wool or innerspring in the J-Life Shiki Futon (shown at left with optional removable custom futon cover in Red Ya Gasuri fabric). Made in the USA to our specifications by a premier futon and mattress manufacturer, the J-Life Shiki Futon offers the ultimate comfort of a true Japanese futon made with traditional materials. The four inch all cotton filling is covered in a tough 7 ounce white twill cover ensuring that this shikifuton will stand up to daily use for many years. Additonally, most users do not require any additional padding (such as a tri-fold mattress) to be completely comfortable.
We also offer this futon with an optional removable cover in one of our fabulous Japanese fabrics. Covers will require 1 to 2 days before shipping as they are made to order. Filling - All Cotton - 4 inches Cover -Durable 7 ounce white twill cover. (Optional removable custom shiki futon cover in 100% cotton Japanese fabric available at extra charge.) Folding - folds into thirds for storage Meets all US Federal flammability standards. Manufacturing - Hand Made using American machinery Availability - Ships within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) Warranty - Five Year Manufacturer's Warranty against defects in workmanship or materials J-Life Shiki Futon with Cover (Custom - Allow 5-7 days extra for production before shipping) Cot - 30" x 75" Twin - 39" x 75" Twin Extra Long - 39" x 80" Twin Extra Long w/Custom Cover Full - 54" x 75" Queen - 60" x 80" Learn More About Futons Recalls and safety alerts
Futons For Less Ltd. recalls futon mattresses in all sizes What you should do All futon mattresses manufactured by Futons For Less Ltd. This recall involves all futon mattresses manufactured by Futons For Less Ltd. The recalled futon mattresses have a white 100% polyester outer casing with a white plastic zipper extending on three sides of the mattress perimeter and polyester tufting (stitching). The recalled futon mattresses are available in the following sizes: Futons For Less Ltd. is voluntarily recalling these products after Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program determined that these futon mattresses pose a flammability hazard. The Hazardous Products (Mattresses) Regulations require that all mattresses, including futons, resist ignition when tested with a smouldering cigarette ignition. Neither Health Canada nor Futons For Less Ltd. has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products. Approximately 1,080 futon mattresses were sold by Futons For Less Ltd. at their retail location in Calgary, Alberta.