It would depend on the compost method. [1] It could breakdown in a matter of days in a commercial or municipal composter. [2] It could breakdown faster, in non-commercial and non-municipal composting methods, if cut into smaller pieces. But, no matter what, it would need the careful attention to moisture and heat levels. And it would need more frequent turning. If proper composting procedure is followed, then it's supposed to take no more than a year for compostable materials to break down into compost. [3] Breakdown would be slowed if the cotton batting wasn't 100% organic.
A cotton based fabric will be durable as well as easy to work with for a futon cover. It is important to make sure that the cover is washable to help extend its life.
The best size for this futon would be a full. Anything large would not be supported by the frame.
A futon would be better as it can double as a sofa.
compost
It would be 'futon.'
I recently purchased a brand new futon and I am so disappointed. I tried sleeping on it and it was so uncomfortable, I could not even fall asleep. It made my back hurt. I would recommend trying to find a store where you can sit or lay on the futon first before actually buying.
Sure, you can put moss in your compost.
You can find a new futon almost anywhere such as Walmart, Overstock.com, J.C. Penney and Target. Each store has different styles and prices so shop around a bit.
You won't have any compost next Spring.
To compost their green waste so they then can add it to their yards and gardens.
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Cotton- or even silk-covered pillows filled with feathers or cotton waste are bio-degradable, that is, they could go in a compost bin or a worm farm, or they would decompose in landfill. Most other pillows would have some plastic, rubber, artificial sponge or polyester and would not bio-degrade. No-one would want to recycle them, that is, take them apart and use them again.