What Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

A medium-firm mattress hits that just-right middle ground—not too soft, not too hard. On a firmness scale of 1 to 10, medium-firm typically falls between a 6 and 7. The Big Fig Luxe is designed to cushion pressure points (hello, side sleepers) while keeping your spine aligned and your body lifted—not swallowed. Bottom line: the medium-firm Luxe delivers the balance of softness and support that most side-sleepers are looking for.

Is A Medium Firm-Mattress Good For Side Sleepers?

Absolutely, especially when it’s built like the Big Fig Luxe. With a plush pillow top and medium-firm support underneath, it strikes the ideal balance for side sleepers: soft enough to cushion your shoulders and hips, but supportive enough to keep your spine aligned all night. This combo helps prevent pressure buildup, reduces tossing and turning, and keeps your midsection from sinking too deep (aka the back pain zone). Big Fig Luxe is proof that a medium-firm mattress doesn’t mean middle-of-the-road—it means just right.

How Firm Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

Medium-firm is that sweet spot—not too soft, not too hard and just the right amount of lift. On a scale from 1 to 10, the Big Fig Luxe lands between a 5.5 and 7.0, depending on your weight, shape and sleep style. You’ll feel gentle contouring from the pillow top surface that cushions pressure points, with firm support underneath to keep you aligned. It’s the perfect balance for side sleepers who want softness up top and real structure below.

How Soft Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

Soft enough to cushion, firm enough to support—that’s the beauty of a medium-firm mattress. On a scale from 1 to 10, the Big Fig Luxe rates around a 5.5 to 7.0. You’ll feel gentle, contouring softness when you first lie down, especially at the shoulders and hips, but you won’t sink too deep.

Are All The Big Fig Mattress Warranties The Same?

Yes! Each mattress—Big Fig Firm, Big Fig Classic and Big Fig Luxe—is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. To explore all the details of what is included, visit our warranty page here.

What Cooling Features Does the Big Fig Luxe Mattress Have?

The Big Fig Luxe is designed to sleep cool from the very first touch. Its top panel is woven with LDPE (low-density polyethylene), a high-tech fabric that naturally feels cool against your skin and helps pull heat away from your body throughout the night. This breathable material also enhances airflow across the surface, so you stay cool and comfortable without sacrificing softness.

Will The Big Fig Luxe Mattress Sag Like My Other Mattress Did?

Short answer? Nope. The Big Fig Luxe is built with the same ultra-durable design as our Classic, but with an added plush pillow top for extra comfort without sacrificing long-term support. Inside, it combines high-density foam layers with expertly engineered, individually wrapped coils to create a sleep surface that’s supportive, contouring and built to last—even with two plus-size sleepers (up to 1,100 lbs. total). And it’s not just talk. In independent lab testing simulating 20 years of use with a 350-lb rolling weight, Big Fig showed less than 0.2 inches of surface impression. Translation: You get the pillow top feel you want—without the sag you don’t.

How Does The Big Fig Luxe Compare To A Foam Mattress?

Foam mattresses might feel good at first—until they compress under your weight, sag fast and leave you stuck in a slow-motion sinkhole. The Big Fig Luxe is built different. With a plush pillow top that cushions your pressure points and 50% more individually wrapped coils, the Big Fig Luxe Mattress gives you contouring comfort and serious support. It cradles your body without swallowing it to keep your spine aligned. If your foam mattress fails, it’s time to upgrade to Big Fig Luxe.

How Does The Big Fig Luxe Mattress Feel?

The Big Fig Luxe is a pillow top mattress with a plush surface and a firm, supportive core—perfect for side sleepers or anyone who wants pressure relief without sacrificing stability. You’ll feel a gentle sinking at the surface thanks to the quilted top and high-density foam layers but still stay lifted and aligned by individually wrapped coils underneath. It's soft where you want it, strong where you need it, and built to stay that way. Not into ultra-soft sink-or-swim mattresses? Or rock-hard slabs that pretend to be “firm”? This pillow top mattress delivers that just-right mix of contour and support. Check out our mattress reviews to read more or try our 120-Day Sleep Trial to try the Big Fig Luxe for yourself!

Big Fig Luxe Mattress — Queen

Newsflash: Not all pillow top mattresses are created equal—and the Luxe? She’s in a whole other league.

The Big Fig Luxe is built to cradle curves, silence pressure points and carry the weight of your body (and wildest dreams). It delivers serious pressure relief for side sleepers to keep your back and joints from screaming “why me?” Whether you’re rolling solo in a twin, sharing space in a queen or starfishing in a king, we’ve got your size—and your back. It’s a cooling, cushy, ride-or-die mattress made for those living life full-sized.

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Love it, I was having severe back pain couldn't sleep at night tossing and turning. Now I sleep all night, and have more energy during the day, I would highly recommend to anyone having back pain issues. l love my big fig.

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BEST PILLOW TOP MATTRESS FOR SIDE SLEEPERS

The Big Fig Luxe is our pillow top mattress designed for side sleepers who demand support without giving up cooling comfort. Plush cushioning on top and a firmer core underneath cradle your shoulders and hips while keeping everything aligned. It’s a commitment to better mornings, relaxed movement and deeper sleep—no matter which side you roll onto.

A Cooling Mattress
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Big Fig Luxe uses LDPE (that’s low-density polyethylene, if you’re fancy) woven right into the top panel for a cool-to-the-touch feel the instant you lie down. The cooling fibers pull heat away from your body and keep airflow moving all night — so you stay comfortable, even when you’re curled up on your favorite side.

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Other Pillowtop Mattresses

The Big Fig Luxe Mattress is stacked with purpose. Instead of fluff and filler, it's packed with engineering and high-tech materials. Let’s break it down—layer by layer—and show you why this pillowtop mattress is fit for a queen or king.

Pillowtop Comfort

The plush pillowtop and extra cushioning layers cradle curves and ease pressure points while making every night feel like a five-star upgrade.

Hand-Tufted In 16 Places

Most mattresses cut corners, but Big Fig doesn’t do “fake tufts.” Our 16 real, secure anchor points lock every layer into place, preventing shifting—no matter how much you move, stretch or sprawl.

LDPE Cooling Cover

Get an instant cool-down with zero effort the second you hit the mattress. The LDPE Cooling Cover actively lowers your body temperature on contact, giving you a sleep upgrade you didn’t even have to work for.

Perforated Gel-Infused Latex Foam

Finally, a mattress that breathes as much as you do. This breathable, gel-infused latex foam keeps air flowing freely through the mattress, so heat doesn’t get trapped under you. The result? Maximum airflow, next-level breathability and cool, comfortable sleep.

Copper, Silver & Graphite Infused Foam

Copper, silver, and graphite do the dirty work—fighting heat, germs and anything else trying to mess with your sleep.

2 Layers Of High-Density Poly Foam

Comfort that won’t crush. Two layers of high-density foam deliver no-sag cushioning that holds its shape for long-lasting comfort and support.

50% more Individually Wrapped Coils & High Density, 80 ILD Edge Foam

Our heavy-duty 15-gauge steel coils contour, support and keep motion where it belongs—on your partner’s side. Wrapped with high-density, 80 ILD edge foam, you get serious stability and support on every inch of your mattress, whether you’re sleeping, sitting or sprawling.

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Big Fig Firm Mattress

Ultra-Firm Support
Best for Back Sleepers
THERMOGEL COOLING® Technology

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Big Fig Classic Mattress

Medium-Firm Support
Best for Multi-Position Sleepers
THERMOGEL COOLING® Technology

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Firmness

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Luxury-Firm Support
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Whether you like it plusher, firmer or somewhere in between-er, we got you. Hybrid mattresses with support where you need it, comfort where you want it and zero “ugh, why did I buy this?”Because when your mattress feels just right, you wake up winning.

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Warranty	Lifetime	10 years
Support System: All Foam or Innerspring	Innerspring	Innerspring
Cooling Technology	Included—LPDE Fabric	Included
Published Durability Testing
Max Weight Support	1,100lbs	1,000lbs
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Best mattress purchase I could have made!! I cannot rave enough about my new Luxe mattress!! I admit I was skeptical about buying an unseen, unfelt mattress online and “in a box” but literally all my body aches were gone within the first two nights. I feel perfectly supported and feel rested in the morning…though I do revel those few extra minutes before getting up just to enjoy the cozy comfort. I love the Big Fig Luxe so much that I have convinced my parents to buy one for when I visit them.

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Big Fig Luxe Mattress — Queen

Newsflash: Not all pillow top mattresses are created equal—and the Luxe? She’s in a whole other league.

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More Premium Layers Than Other Pillowtop Mattresses

Pillowtop Comfort

Hand-Tufted In 16 Places

LDPE Cooling Cover

Perforated Gel-Infused Latex Foam

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2 Layers Of High-Density Poly Foam

50% more Individually Wrapped Coils & High Density, 80 ILD Edge Foam

Which Big Fig Is YOUR Big Fig. Let’s Compare.

Big Fig Firm Mattress

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OUR FOUNDATIONS WON’T LET YOU DOWN—LITERALLY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

Is A Medium Firm-Mattress Good For Side Sleepers?

How Firm Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

How Soft Is A Medium-Firm Mattress?

Are All The Big Fig Mattress Warranties The Same?

What Cooling Features Does the Big Fig Luxe Mattress Have?

Will The Big Fig Luxe Mattress Sag Like My Other Mattress Did?

How Does The Big Fig Luxe Compare To A Foam Mattress?

How Does The Big Fig Luxe Mattress Feel?

Made In The USA

Free Shipping & Returns

A Cooling Mattress
That Actually Works

More Premium Layers Than
Other Pillowtop Mattresses

PLUSHER? FIRMER?
YOU CALL THE SHOTS.