The best futon cover can give your sofa bed a new lease on life. As futons are a relatively inexpensive type of furniture, you wouldn't necessarily want to have yours re-upholstered. But, spending a modest amount on a fitted cover makes perfect sense. A cover can hide existing stains and marks, offer a new color or pattern, and help to protect against future damage. Here are some of the best futon covers available now.
Easy-Going jacquard armless sofa cover
With a textured finish
This stretch-to-fit option is a great choice for people looking to cover their futon. It's made of a jacquard fabric that's textured with small raised checks. The material is a machine-washable polyester and spandex blend. This style will fit futons up to 68-inches wide and has an elasticated bottom for a good fit. This cover comes in a wide range of colors.
Prestige Furnishings premium futon cover
With a cotton-blend material
Handmade in the USA, this cover is a high-end option. It is made of a thicker, more durable material than the stretchy options we're featuring and has a two-sided zipper closure to fit the cover on your futon. The material is a machine-washable mix of cotton and polyester. This cover fits a futon mattress that measures between 6 and 8-inches thick, and various sizes and colors are available.
H. Versailtex futon cover
With a soft finish
This is another stretchy option that perfectly fits futons with a sitting width between 68 and 85 inches. This futon cover is made from a soft polyester-blend jacquard fabric. The cover is currently available in four solid colors: rich teal, classic navy, neutral sand, and this warm wine tone. For convenience, the cover can go in the washing machine.
Mifxin futon cover
With a gathered elastic edge
Mifxin offers the only patterned futon covers we're featuring, ideal for anyone who wants more than just solid color. We like this bold geometric design, but there are floral, mandala, Moroccan tile, and abstract patterns available, too. This is a stretchy solution with gathered elastic edging. It's made of a polyester and spandex blend. The cover is designed to fit futons with a width between 70.87 to 82.68 inches.
Ele Eleoption stretch futon cover
With flexible dimensions
Ele Eleoption offers another soft, stretchy futon cover that's easy to install over your mattress. This is an affordable option. It's made from a material that's a mix of polyester and spandex. The cover fits futons with a sofa cushion thickness up to 11.81 inches and an overall seating width between 70.87 and 82.68 inches. This futon cover is available in a range of solid colors and can be machine washed.
Homonic futon cover
With a stretchy design
This cover can be used on both armless sofas and futons. It stretches around the back and base of the seat to give you complete upholstery coverage and protection. This design is made from a soft and stretchy polyester and spandex material. It's available in a range of colors: black, chocolate brown, dark blue, grey, and a vivid purple. It will fit furniture with a seating width of 70.87 to 82.68 inches.
Easy-Going fleece stretch sofa slipcover
With a microfiber material
Another Easy-Going product, this cover is made from a soft microfiber material that has a cozy, fleecy finish. It will cover any futon that measures between 65 and 85 inches wide. This is another option you fit by simply stretching it over the futon mattress. It's machine-washable and available in a variety of tones, including more unusual options such as camel, grayish-green, and taupe.
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Why you can trust Real Homes
Our staff pick is the Easy-Going jacquard armless sofa cover. This product is a soft, must-have that boasts a good proportion of spandex (20 percent), so it's super-stretchy for a snug fit.
The Prestige Furnishings premium futon cover is a high-quality option. This style is made of a soft and durable cotton blend material and has a zipper closure to ensure a good fit around your futon mattress.
If you want a futon cover that offers a patterned design, then you need to consider the Mifxin spandex futon cover. This is the only option we're featuring that comes in anything other than solid colors, and an attractive range of patterned designs is available.
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With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.