Foam Replacement for Tri-mat / Futon

[Basilio]

Hi voyager39,

I’m posting to seek recommendations for foam material to replace whatever foam initially comes with a commercial tri-mat or futon that is usually placed on the floor. I intend to take the tri-mat with me on airplanes so that I have access to it in case the hotel mattresses are too soft for me.

I have purchased a few trimats in the past. Most have been too soft. One was nice and firm but I had a nasty allergic reaction to the PU foam padding. Accordingly, I’d like to purchase hypoallergenic foam material of sufficient firmness (somehow the ILD value of 36 springs to mind) and substitute this material for whatever comes as original equipment with the trimat.

Preferred dimensions are likely thickness of about 3 inches, with each piece being about 25 inches by 25 inches.

As there are a lot of online foam manufacturers and retailers, it can be difficult to find specific densities and composition for replacement futon foam. You may want to start by contacting our trusted member , DIY mattress, who sells specific layers for DIY builds, also member DIY Natural Bedding who provide specifically natural components, since you say you are looking for a hypoallergenic solution. Give them the IFD (Indentation Force Deflection – ILD, or indentation load deflection, is more commonly used to refer to latex components) and that you are replacing a travel-ready futon tri-mat. I searched the forum for similar threads to yours and see that a consumer found reasonable foam in this post on the forum from The Foam factory. Possibly some of our other forum members will also weigh in on possibilities.

Hope this helps

Basilio