DHP 8 Inch Independently Encased Coil Futon Mattress, Gray Microfiber

About a year ago, we got a mission style futon to replace our 20-year-old worn-out sofa. Our house is a Craftsman style bungalow, so the mission style futon fits nicely. However, the mattress that came with the futon was 4" thin and was never really comfortable. In a short amount of time, you could feel the bars of the futon when sitting, so I began searching for an improved replacement. Of those I found as possibilities, I read all the reviews and finally decided on this mattress. This mattress had mostly good/great reviews, but there were some negative and scary reviews: fabric tears, tufting plastic breaking, mattress splitting down the center, bad smells (mildew and chemical), and the worst (but in only a very few reviews): bed bugs. I read every single review, weighed pros and cons, talked it over with my husband, and we decided to give it a shot. It arrived very quickly. We decided to open it on our front porch in case of strong smell or bed bugs. The box was sealed with glue, and it was difficult to break into (we didn't want to use any sharp implements for fear of stabbing/slicing the mattress). Once we won our fight with the box, the rolled-up mattress was wrapped in a sheet of plastic, and then the mattress itself was vacuumed sealed inside more plastic. We unrolled the mattress and I was surprised at how easily it unrolled. We then liberated it from the vacuum seal (still on our porch). It, again surprisingly, immediately fluffed up. The smell, which was a common new textile smell, was so minimal, my husband didn't even smell it until he buried his face into it. I have a very keen sense of smell, and while I did smell it (without burying my face), it was exceptionally mild. (I'm wondering if some colors have a more intense smell than others.) We then unzipped the one end of the fabric cover and searched all the folds, nooks, and crannies and found no sign of any unwelcome guests. We then closely scrutinized the piping all around, all of the tufted areas, and the zipper seam (inside and out) and there was still no sign of unwanted hitchhikers. We were going to let it air out on the porch, but the smell was so minimal, we decided to go ahead and put it in place. It is heavy, but not horrible. It's more awkward than anything. But my husband and I easily carried it inside and put it in place. Bending/folding it into the seated position was also a little awkward, but again, not bad. Then we sat on it. I'm still sitting on it. Not only is it a major improvement in comfort, its stability makes it easier to sit down and then get up from the former thin, flimsy mattress. As far as sleeping, I haven't opened the futon to the bed position, but just stretching out across the seated position, it's very nice. It gives me great lumbar support, and I have a bad back. Laying on my side is also comfortable. For the money, I think it's a great buy. If anything significant changes after we've had this for awhile, I will update this review. I may even update it if nothing changes. I hope our review helps others in making their choice.

This mattress is amazing! It arrived and I unpackaged it immediately. I debated on purchasing it just because it was online and I could not personally see it up close to test it, not to mention the very low price, but I took a chance based on all the other reviews and I am so very glad I did. It is heavy, thick, firm, and very comfortable. I love the color (brown), and the price surely did not reflect the quality. I purchased the brown because it was a few dollars less than the others, just in case it was not a good mattress, but I am quite surprised and happy with the color and mattress. The fabric seams like it would be easy to clean with just a light wet wiping. How awesome is that, right! It fits nicely in my futon frame, bends very easily into a seated position and has lots of cushion that makes it sit at a nice height (this makes it so much easier to get up from a previously low sitting futon, thank goodness!). It arrived on time, in a vacuum compressed cylinder plastic wrapping and box, (very heavy), and as soon as I pierced the plastic wrapping, the mattress began sucking in air and enlarging (not an air mattress, it actually has firm coils to support its shape). It quickly regained its shape and was ready to replace my cheap foam futon mattress that had lost its form within 1 month time. I am so pleased with my purchase that I thought I should add to the great reviews that helped me make my decisions to buy it (something I never do with any purchase). If you are thinking about buying this mattress, you will not be disappointed! I could go on about it, but I am not being paid, LOL! P.S. There is a slight smell (hardly noticeable) from the newness of the mattress and packaging, but it quickly dissipates (it arrived late one evening, I unpacked, and smell was gone by next morning). So, that's my review in short. Hope it helps you. This mattress is just as it is advertised, nice quality, and I expect it to last a long time.

mas o menos, como que no se dobla taaan bien. al principio si me gustó mucho ero con el tiempo ya no tanto

I am extremely happy with the quality of this futon. We purchased it for our rv. It is so comfortable and we actually had great sleeps while camping. We fold it up and use it as a couch during the day. The price is also excellent. I would definitely purchase again, we love it!

I bought the dark brown and the colour is gorgeous and the material seems to be of a good quality. I purchased this because it has the mattress style coils that my last one had which was very comfortable but this one needs more cushion over the coils as you can feel the coils when you sit on it. It's not awful or anything, just not nearly as comfortable as I was expecting. However it's a great price and rather thick and placing an old comforter over it if it's to be used as a bed would definitely help!

It took 2 weeks to get here but was WELL WORTH the wait!! ABSOLUTELY the best futon matress I have ever seen/had! Weighs about 50 lbs (so get help unpacking it!) Inflates beautifully and quickly. excellent quality. Highly recomend

It's very comfortable molds to your body and the color is perfect for not showing anything spilled and cleans up great. It's used for an elderly person who is bed ridden and I am pleased with it.