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To feel yuk about this duvet with no cover?

38 replies

PrincessOlga · 09/01/2025 17:28

I wanted to buy a Japanese futon set for my futon-style bed (see link below). But why do the photos show someone sleeping on the bare mattress and just under the duvet? No covers? How is that supposed to work when/if you get the mattress or duvet dirty?

I would want to buy a duvet cover, but does that defeat the whole purpose of the Japanese thing? Any Japanese people or former inhabitants around??

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EMOOR-Compact-Sized-Japanese-Futon-Size/dp/B00BLCRWYI/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.06Yt1oPVMm0zSpjMpaOGYNS2kqRGhFlTVqjnzF60xhOUXCXiTrFvxaUVthqUl-IGMmrE9VMyFHLcCeocBVyxOlrBReTUszAcLDOtWyfWKXBZZENpUFPkZsV_4kbHiuOuO6StKjpznW_bMMTon6hUUdL4Bgq9DP_K4slYRkkBiV1kE6vZEVjOwhwedE_sRuDTo0_QZcMNzvbK6QKGFYMa54YNh6TrweWXn4ylG7OqV6k.qMCBGc4DJ40tuhoVmawfCd7yeK728m4Ix2hdO0rWaC8&dib_tag=se&keywords=EMOOR%2BJapanese%2BFoldable%2BFuton%2BMattress%2BSet&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1736443519&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d7e5a2de-8759-4da3-993c-d11b6e3d217f&th=1

EMOOR Space-Saving Japanese Futon Set (Futon Mattress, Comforter & Pillow) Compact-Single Made in Japan White Foldable Floor Sleeping Mattress Shikibuton Tatami Mat Camp Guest-Use : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

EMOOR Space-Saving Japanese Futon Set (Futon Mattress, Comforter & Pillow) Compact-Single Made in Japan White Foldable Floor Sleeping Mattress Shikibuton Tatami Mat Camp Guest-Use: EMOOR Space-Saving Japanese Futon Set (Futon Mattress, Comforter & Pill...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EMOOR-Compact-Sized-Japanese-Futon-Size/dp/B00BLCRWYI/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.06Yt1oPVMm0zSpjMpaOGYNS2kqRGhFlTVqjnzF60xhOUXCXiTrFvxaUVthqUl-IGMmrE9VMyFHLcCeocBVyxOlrBReTUszAcLDOtWyfWKXBZZENpUFPkZsV_4kbHiuOuO6StKjpznW_bMMTon6hUUdL4Bgq9DP_K4slYRkkBiV1kE6vZEVjOwhwedE_sRuDTo0_QZcMNzvbK6QKGFYMa54YNh6TrweWXn4ylG7OqV6k.qMCBGc4DJ40tuhoVmawfCd7yeK728m4Ix2hdO0rWaC8&dib_tag=se&keywords=EMOOR%2BJapanese%2BFoldable%2BFuton%2BMattress%2BSet&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1736443519&sr=8-6&th=1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d7e5a2de-8759-4da3-993c-d11b6e3d217f&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-5248654-to-feel-yuk-about-this-duvet-with-no-cover

OP posts:
ErinAoife · 09/01/2025 19:01

HOW TO CARE

The futon mattress is not washable. Use with a futon mattress cover, and wash the cover to keep your sleeping environment clean.

It is written on the description that you need a cover.

MaggieBsBoat · 09/01/2025 18:49

I think people are being snide and unfair to OP. How would she know if she’s never used a futon?

I’ve lived across the world and I can bet every single one of you would not know something about various things that you would like to use in the UK.

OP as above just use the standard sheets/bedding you would normally use in the UK. And ignore pompous know it alls.

Kashmiri24 · 09/01/2025 18:48

You don’t seriously think this is meant to be used with no bed linen? The photos are to illustrate the size and what the set consists of.

suki1964 · 09/01/2025 18:45

Does make me wonder how some people get a vote

RitaFromThePitCanteen · 09/01/2025 18:02

Just put covers on it. They haven't shown the futon or duvet with covers on because they would then get a million customer complaints that the covers as shown in the picture didn't arrive.

Japanese people absolutely do use mattress and duvet covers. Odd to make that sort of assumption based on one Amazon product photo.

dementedpixie · 09/01/2025 17:53

In the care instructions it tells you to use covers

Catza · 09/01/2025 17:46

I went to uni in Japan. They definitely have covers. I also used to sell stuff on Amazon and one of the requirements for the listing is that you need to accurately represent the item sold so you can't include any other "props" unless explicitly stated what exactly is included in the package.

YeGodsandLittleFishies · 09/01/2025 17:41

I’ve stayed in Japan and used sets exactly like the one shown.

They all came with pillow slips, duvet covers and sheets.

GustyGertie · 09/01/2025 17:39

Jolly japes

MyDeepZebra · 09/01/2025 17:36

It's just showing you what you're buying...it's up to you to source a cover.

PigInAHouse · 09/01/2025 17:36

Donotpanicoknowpanic · 09/01/2025 17:32

It's just a publicity photo

It shows exactly what you are getting

It's not saying how you should use it

If they put covers on it you might assume it came with them

It also makes the photos look simpler and clearer

Exactly what I was going to say!

LoafofSellotape · 09/01/2025 17:35

Donotpanicoknowpanic · 09/01/2025 17:32

It's just a publicity photo

It shows exactly what you are getting

It's not saying how you should use it

If they put covers on it you might assume it came with them

It also makes the photos look simpler and clearer

This!

I wonder how some people manage daily life 😂

Donotpanicoknowpanic · 09/01/2025 17:32

It's just a publicity photo

It shows exactly what you are getting

It's not saying how you should use it

If they put covers on it you might assume it came with them

It also makes the photos look simpler and clearer

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