Futons247 Neru Futon Bed Roll im Test

The Futons247 Neru Futon Bed Roll is a 9cm roll-up futon that meets UK fire regulations without any fire-retardant treatment on its fillings or its fabric. It is a development of the company’s Monk bed roll, hand-made in Plymouth, and the product page recommends it for guests and as a firm, traditional futon for floor sleeping.

Why “FR free” matters

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations require upholstery to pass a cigarette test and covers to pass a match test, and most futons and mattresses meet that with fire-retardant treated fillings or fabrics. The Neru does it with a woven wool-guard sheet top and bottom instead, since wool resists ignition naturally. That makes it a candidate for buyers with chemical sensitivities or a preference for untreated natural bedding.

Who it suits

Like any bed roll this thin, the Neru is firm, about 8 out of 10 by our assessment, and best for back sleepers, guests and floor sleepers who want the traditional feel. Wool and cotton breathe well, so it stays cool, but on a solid floor it should be rolled up or aired regularly to let moisture escape. Each Neru is made to order and delivered in 10 to 14 days on a pre-arranged weekday. No trial or guarantee is published.