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The History of SIS Covers

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 01:35:43 +0000

Consumers starting to shop for their own futon covers will no doubt come across this name…SIS Covers. They have been around for a long time and well known in the futon industry and also bedding industry. They offer beautiful textiles for covers, bedding, and even drapes. If you want to purchase these covers, you can find them at Futon creations. Otherwise, here’s some history on them below.

It’s an engaging story. Twenty-something sisters, Shari Hammer and Cyndi Ritger, wanted to hang with their young kids and make a living. One day the young women were out shopping and spotted a mattress (what is now called a futon mattress) displayed on the floor of Depth of Field. No frame. Just mattress. A new piece of furniture! Discovering there were only black and white covers available, Shari and Cyndi figured this mattress needed some style and color. Whoa! A perfect opportunity for two smart, stylish, artistic and energetic young women.

Around this time, the Futon Association formed, and it was tiny. Shari and Cyndi were able to swing a trip to its second tradeshow in Montreal in 1987. In preparation for the show, the sisters haggled three fabric samples from a mill. Then they promptly sewed the samples into three covers. To increase the options, Cyndi and Shari hand painted futon covers to market at the show. The retailers (lots of groovy people) wanted to buy the new product, the futon. (This show displayed one of the first convertible frames.) And they were thrilled with SIS’s product: Wow! Covers for the futons!

Shari and Cyndi returned home with a handful of orders. They set to work sewing covers in Cyndi’s basement and hand painting covers in the backyard along with changing diapers, wiping noses and kissing booboos.

Between 1988-1990, the futon business exploded, and SIS was in the middle of all the excitement. Eventually, Cyndi left the business while Joe Hammer, Shari ‘s husband, came on board as CFO. Because of his strong belief in Shari and SIS Enterprises, Joe was willing to give up his successful career in finance to help move the business forward.

SIS’s space has grown from 800 square feet to 76,000 square feet and from stocking 150 yards of fabric to 500,000 yards of fabric. SIS has also expanded its product line to include daybed covers, top of bed and window treatments.

Add Some Spice with Futon Covers Patterns

Futons Guy — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:02:38 +0000

Futon Covers come in many different patterns to suit your taste. This is a main aspect of using futon covers as it allows you to quickly change the way your room looks quite easily. Retailers usually offer covers in many categories and specific themes. I will talk about some of these choices here.

Contemporary Futon Covers

Contemporary futon covers are very popular and offer a modern style for your home. These patterns feature abstract art, geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and cool designs. It will be good to take a look around your room and see how you’re currently decorating your room. The color of your walls, rug, and wall art can all be used as a guide to which type of futon cover you choose. You can play off their colors and choose a cover that nicely complements the rest of the room. The style of your futon frame may also be use to determine if you go with a contemporary cover or something more traditional.

Floral Futon Covers

Floral futon covers offers patterns featuring flowers, foliage, leaves, and tropical plants. You can get a good variety of colors spread out all over the cover. Usually there is a main color background combined with layers of different color patterns of leaves and flower designs to create a wonderful palette. These covers can be used in both a traditional or modern room setting. They are especially great for creating a tropical or floral theme for your room.

Solid Futon Covers

If you are looking for a single color to go with your room, consider a solid color futon cover. With no patterns of other colors implemented, a solid futon cover can provide the perfect contrast for the room or act to enhance your room’s colors. Some people don’t like pattern covers and prefer a simple clean look. Solid futon covers are often found in the economy price category using twill fabric and more sophisticated materials such as microfiber, chenille, and leather at higher price points. Solid covers are a great option for those who find pattern covers too busy for their taste.

Which Type of Cover to Choose?

Choosing the right futon cover is purely subjective and ultimately due to your personal taste. Have fun with it and play with different patterns and colors by having several covers at home to choose from. You can rotate them through the seasons and enjoy the benefits of having new colors for your room quickly and easily!

Using Futon Covers for Decorating Your Room

Futons Guy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:02:06 +0000

Purchasing a selection of futon covers in multiple styles is definitely the cheapest way to improve decoration possibilities for your room. When you are tired of looking at the same old furniture in you home, instead of buying new furniture, you can simply purchase some new futon cover patterns and change the whole look of the room.

People change their futon covers all the time. Having a great selection of covers handy will make an impact on your guests. They won’t get tired of your room decor and will be happy to see a refreshing new look. The futon is more popular than ever and rightfully so given the ease and practicality it offers.

With so many futon cover designs available, you wouldn’t run out of options in changing out the look. Covers are relatively inexpensive compared to having to buy new furniture. They also protect your mattress too, and prevent rips and tears from happening to your futon mattress.

It’s easy to find a cover that’s right for you. Covers come in all price rages. There are your basic solid color twill futon covers which are pretty cheap. There’s also contemporary designs, textured, leather look, novelty prints, velvets, and microfiber covers to name a few. It all comes down to your own personal preference on which to go with.

Don’t be afraid to try out different covers for your room. Switch them up during every season for a whole new look. Enjoy all of the different possibilities futon covers offer. You can find quite a good selection of name brand futon covers online.

What’s the Purpose of a Futon Cover?

Futons Guy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:31:19 +0000

A futon cover is used to protect your futon mattress from any spills or stains. It is a great investment for most people because considering the cost of the mattress; it’s a small price for the peace of mind. The futon cover is actually made like a casing with a zipper which runs along 3 sides of the mattress. This allows you to easily slide on the cover on the mattress or remove it when you want to clean it.

Futon covers come in many types of fabrics and there are extensive designs to choose from. So the other purpose of the cover is to make your futon frame more beautiful and match the decor in your room. A good way to choose which cover to buy is to look at your curtains, carpet, or paintings in the room. Find patterns and colors which complement your room setting.

Another reason to use a futon cover is so you can change the look of your furniture without an expensive replacement or upgrade. Let’s say you no longer wanted a tropical theme room and wanted to make your place more modern or contemporary. Instead of buying another futon couch or sofa, just replace your current floral futon cover with a more modern design cover for much less.

As you can see, futon covers are not only useful for protection of the mattress; they can offer quick and easy solutions for decorating your space!