Forbes wrote a great article about how Big Fig is the best overall mattress for heavy people. Here is an excerpt below and Read Full Article Here. Further below are 10 excellent reasons why Big Fig is the best choice for your next mattress.
What Forbes had to say
Big Fig only makes one mattress, and it’s perfectly designed for heavier sleepers. The 13-inch mattress combines three layers of high-density foam with one layer of gel-infused latex foam that’s perforated to allow air to flow through the mattress, ensuring that its breathable and stays cool. The foam layers sit on top of 1,600 individually wrapped coils—50% more than standard innerspring mattresses—that support your weight, no matter your sleeping position.
The quilted mattress topper is treated with THERMOGEL COOLING ® technology, which doesn’t just help pull heat away from your body, it actively cools you down. If you start sweating in the middle of the night, the THERMOGEL COOLING ® senses the increase in moisture and creates a cooling sensation that keeps your body temperature stable.
Big Fig also offers a foundation that supports 2,000 pounds, five times the amount of standard foundations. It has 18 slats and two center rails that help evenly distribute weight, preventing your mattress from sagging.
Why Big Fig is the best mattress for heavy people and heavy couples
- Hybrid construction
- High-density foam
- Coil system
- Edge support
- Sleeping cool
- Tufting
- Strong foundation
- Documented testing
- 20 year mattress warranty
- 120 sleep trial
Big Fig Classic Mattress
- Medium-Firm Support
- Best for Multi-Position Sleepers
- THERMOGEL COOLING® Technology
Big Fig Bed Frame
- Smart leg design that stabilizes on uneven surfaces
- Supports up to 2,000 lbs
- Gets stronger as weight is applied
1. Hybrid construction
The Big Fig is a hybrid innerspring mattress designed to support heavier people. Its design has a high coil count at 1,600 individual coils in a king size mattress. We use three layers of high density foams and one layer of gel infused, perforated latex foam. That’s a fancy way of saying our mattress is supportive, comfortable and resilient!
Traditional mattresses have inferior components that soften over time as the materials break down. For plus size sleepers, the firmness and comfort level of the mattress can diminish within just a few months of use. But the Big Fig’s hybrid construction of high quality pockets, springs and foam leads to long-lasting comfort and support.
This hybrid construction is also very different from an all-foam mattress. Heavier sleepers will tend to sleep "in" a foam mattress, as opposed to sleeping "on" it. Foam mattresses will also tend to create cavities or depressions that the sleeper will sink into. Our spring support provides a more lively surface that will help you roll and turn to find the perfect position for a great night's sleep.
2. High-density foam
A spring coil mattress doesn’t have to mean “rock hard” or uncomfortably firm! In fact, with our careful selection of quality comfort materials, the top portion of our mattress is the perfect combination of both plush and support for a firmer mattress.
The Big Fig Mattress is constructed with three inches of high-density foam cushioning, with a minimum density of 1.8 pcf (pounds per cubic foot). That’s over 50% denser than the foam in a standard innerspring mattress making it firm, yet supportive and comfortable.
Why is this density important? A recurring issue among bigger figure sleepers is mattress sag – those uncomfortable holes or impressions that develop in the surface of the mattress over time. We can’t stand those little divots, so our three foam layers help to prevent sagging and keep your mattress feeling like new.
3. Coil system
We hear a lot about motion transfer from people who sleep with a partner. It’s a bummer to wake up every time your partner rolls over in their sleep, so to help, we sourced the highest quality, individually pocketed coils and put as many into the mattress as we could.
Our individually wrapped coil system contours and responds perfectly to your body, eliminating nearly all motion transfer. Our coils are premium grade 15 gauge steel springs, so you know we aren’t messing around. With 50% more coils than the average premium innerspring mattress on the market, our 1,600 count innerspring system actively adjusts to body weight and contours while doing its part in our hybrid design to provide more underlying support.
4. Edge support
Have you ever sat on the edge of the bed and felt like you could slide right off or sink to the floor—making it nearly impossible to stand up? All-foam and traditional mattresses are notorious for poor edge support . That’s why the Big Fig Mattress is designed with the firmest foam around the edges to keep you feeling secure in bed. The supportive edges also expand the usable sleeping area, making your mattress feel more spacious.
Most other mattresses, especially those made of all foam, do not utilize special materials for edge firmness. Therefore, they have soft, unsupportive edges that will break down over time. When you sit on a Big Fig, we promise you’ll immediately notice the difference.
5. Sleeping cool
While no mattress can guarantee how hot or cool you may sleep, we did our absolute best to keep your mattress surface feeling cooler than a cucumber. First, our mattress topper is made with THERMOGEL COOLING ® technology that actively cools your body temperature as you sleep. The technology activates with moisture contact to create a cooling sensation close to the skin.
In addition to THERMOGEL COOLING ® technology, we placed a layer of perforated, gel-infused latex foam directly under the quilted top. This unique combination minimizes overall surface temperature, and keeps things chill.
Finally, we significantly increased cooling air flow through the mattress by adding aeration holes in the latex upholstery layer. These perforations allow air to flow freely through the foam for an extra boost to the cooling effect.
6. Tufting
One of the most effective ways to ensure the long term durability and integrity of a mattress is to “hand tuft” it. The tufts secure the mattress layers in place and virtually eliminate shifting of materials that can lead to reduced comfort, lumpiness and/or sagging.
“ Hand tufting ” means that we individually insert durable string fasteners completely through the mattress in locations spread evenly across the mattress surface. Tufts create the slight depressions with “buttons” on the bottom that are usually arranged in a grid pattern and show your mattress is secure.
Due to the high cost of hand tufting, it is found on very few mattresses and you usually can’t find it on mattresses in our price range. Many mattresses out there actually include fake tufts! But every Big Fig Mattress is hand tufted by skilled craftsmen in our factory.
7. Strong foundation
Without a strong foundation, a mattress will degrade even faster and can cause premature sagging. The Big Fig Mattress and Foundation are designed to work together as a support system – the foundation absorbs the impact from the mattress, which increases the longevity of the materials.
We don’t hesitate to say that the Big Fig Foundation is the strongest foundation on the market. It is crafted from the highest grades of spruce, pine and fir woods and has 18, 2.5 inch wide slats and double center rails to support five times the weight of a standard foundation. Like all things Fig, we designed it with our customers in mind!
8. Documented testing
The average lifespan of a traditional mattress is frustratingly short – especially for plus size sleepers. We sent the Big Fig Mattress to a third party testing facility to prove its durability and longevity. We used a heavier weight than normal (350lbs to be exact) and more rotations to simulate 20 years of use. The Big Fig passed with flying colors!
What does this mean? It means that when we say we’ve specially engineered the Big Fig with a combination of high quality individually-wrapped coil springs and high density foams to deliver an exceptionally comfortable and durable sleep surface, we’re telling the truth and sharing the data to back it up!
The Big Fig is proof that when you address the specific sleep needs of an underserved community, beautiful things happen. Our mattress is the “man behind the curtain,” working behind the scenes to create good moods, good night’s rests and a happier, plus size community. When you sleep bigger, you live bigger!
9. 20 Year Mattress Warranty
If your Big Fig mattress or foundation fails due to manufacturing defect, Big Fig will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective item. Replacement or repair of one piece does not at automatically result in the replacement or repair of another piece. Big Fig reserves the right to substitute comparable materials or models and does not guarantee that the replacement will match the defective piece.
The Big Fig warranty is for 20 years from the date of initial delivery. Repair or replacement of the mattress or foundation does not extend this warranty period or begin a new limited warranty period. During this period, Big Fig will repair or replace the defective piece at no charge.
10. 120 Day Sleep Trial
Are you ready to join thousands of happy sleepers? Try the Big Fig for yourself worry-free with our 120-night sleep trial !
How we stack up against our competitors
Are you currently in the research phase trying to figure out which mattress is best for you? Luckily we have done extensive research for you and have a Bed Builder qui z to help you decide on the sleep system for you. Head on over to our competitor comparison to see why Big Fig mattresses are the best choice. We are also available to chat with any questions you may have!
