Reviewed wrote a great article about mattress weight limits and why they matter. Here is an excerpt below andRead Full Article. Further below are 10 excellent reasons why Big Fig is the best choice for your next mattress.
What Reviewed had to say
Higher weight loads wear out mattresses more quickly, according to Jeff Brown, the president of Big Fig, a company that designs mattresses with higher weight limits. Most mattresses are designed to last 10 years, but the materials could wear out as quickly as five years for folks who are heavier.
According to Big Fig, its bed was designed to support two sleepers up to 1,100 pounds, or 550 pounds each. The bed uses a high-density foam and extra-supportive coils meant to withstand higher weights and have longevity, Brown says.
You can also assess a foam mattress’ firmness by checking the density of the foam, which relates to the amount of material you put into a foam, Brown says. “More dense materials have more raw material and less air—less dense has more air,” he explains. A denser foam will feel firmer—and have a longer lifespan, he says.
The structure and materials used to produce coils can also affect how well a mattress supports weight, according to Brown. It’s not just the spring’s gauge, or thickness of steel, but also how tightly coiled it is. There aren’t easy ways to assess this, though you could try directly inquiring with customer service.
One final note: Check that your base is compatible with your mattress—and that it can support your bed and body weight. “The worst thing you can do is put an inadequate foundation underneath an inexpensive mattress, because that will also make the mattress break down,” Brown says. “That mattress will start to contour to the weak spots in the foundation [or base] and start to degrade … you run the risk of creating issues in areas of the mattress not necessarily even related to your sleep,” he explains.
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
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 activelycools 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 astrong 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 Figpassed 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
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