How To Carry a Futon Mattress
The futon mattress is native to Japan, where it originated. This mattress is usually made up of layers of padded mattress and covered with flexible quilts. The mattress is stuffed with synthetic batting, wool, or cotton. Western futon is similar to this one, only bigger and heavier. That is why compared to the traditional Japanese futon, the Western futon is heavier.
The traditional Japanese futon is engineered to allow easy folding and carrying. But since the Western futon is bigger, it is also heavier and more difficult to carry. You can try to carry it the traditional Japanese way-folding and storing it away. If the futon is heavy for you, then try to carry it after tying a rope around it. Below are the steps to guide you through this way of carrying the futon mattress:
