Like sleeping in Japan! Made to painstaking traditional Japanese specifications by an American manufacturer, the Jpisland Shikifuton offers the ultimate comfort of a true shikibuton. This authentic Japanese futon comes with a beautiful removable cover in 100% cotton imported Japanese fabric, as pictured. THE Ramblingmasters SHIKIFUTON IS AN AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FUTON Years ago, we decided to offer Americans a true Japanese style mattress; one constructed of quality materials, without foam or innersprings – pure and simple. So, we deconstructed Japanese shikibutons, worked with master shikifuton craftsmen in Japan, and developed the design of the Jpisland Shikifuton. Now, over 20 years later, the Jpisland shikifuton is a trusted choice for those looking for a reliable, authentic Japanese style sleep experience. All-Natural Materials True to Japanese custom, our futon is composed of a pure, 100% unbleached cotton duck cover, filled with 100% American-grown cotton. The Jpisland Shikifuton has no wool, foam or innersprings. In accordance with US fire retardant standards, our shikifuton mattress uses naturally-derived boron as a fire retardant. The custom zippered removable cover is designed to snugly fit our Japanese mattress. Each custom removable cover is handmade of high-quality, 100% cotton fabric imported directly from Japan that features traditional Japanese patterns. This futon cover is made of navy fabric printed with multiple traditional Japanese patterns in a patchwork style. Futon Firmness The Jpisland Shikifuton is available in two thicknesses: a popular 4-inch option and a more traditional 3-inch. Firm sleep surfaces, like that of a Japanese style floor mattress, help to improve sleep posture, resulting in rewarding sleep and pain-free mornings. Comfort level is firm. Jpisland Futons & Tatami Mats Traditionally, a Japanese futon mattress is intended for use on a flat solid surface, such as a tatami mat, floor, or platform bed. While Jpisland Shikifutons are sized to fit American bed frames, please note that they are not meant for American style futon frames. Pair your shikifuton with a Japanese tatami mat to ensure proper air circulation and to provide added comfort. Scroll through the product images to find the tatami and futon size guide, which shows the appropriate tatami mat size options for your shikifuton. The Jpisland Shikibuton mattress can also be ordered without a custom removable cover. We also offer a Shikifuton Protective Cover for extra protection against dirt and moisture. Visit the Jpisland page to find our Shikifuton Care Guide, FAQs, and more product resources. Please allow 5 to 7 days for production before shipping (excluding weekends and holidays). Please Note: Due to compression caused by the packing and shipping process, futons may be smaller than their actual size upon delivery. Please allow your shikifuton at least 1-2 weeks to expand to its actual size. Made in the USA with American-grown cotton and imported authentic Japanese fabric.