Plopping into a giant bean bag chair always seems like a good idea—until five minutes later, when you realize the Styrofoam-filled blob is actually extremely uncomfortable and it's impossible to get back up.

Enter Jaxx Bean Bags. Its self-appointed relaxation scientists recognized that problem, and they set out to bring modern sensibility to alternative furniture. Their innovative, American-made products strike the perfect balance between support and bounce, and their selection goes beyond bean bags. Jaxx also crafts indoor furniture, such as convertible sofas and chairs, as well as outdoor furniture and even pool floats. Here are a few more cool facts about the company's products:

• Eco Foam: Jaxx uses high-caliber, high-density, shredded polyurethane—which the company dubbed Eco Foam—to fill its bean bags, finding the perfect blend of support and comfort.
• How they make Eco Foam: They utilize unused scraps from local furniture manufacturers and up-cycle it to turn it into stuffing, preventing it from becoming landfill fodder.
• Caring for a Jaxx Bean Bag: It's easy since all Jaxx covers are stain-resistant. Plus, covers zip right off and can be thrown in the washing machine like anything else.