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If you’re a sleeper who weighs more than 230 pounds, you may have noticed that some mattresses don’t provide enough support, causing you to wake up in pain. The best mattress for heavy sleepers is an ultra-supportive mattress that lifts your body up and out of the bed, preventing you from sinking too far and “bottoming out.” If your bed isn’t supportive enough, your spine can bend out of alignment, leading to back pain. Today, I’ll be reviewing the Big Fig Classic mattress, a bed designed specifically for heavy sleepers. I’ll be your guide to the ins and outs of this bed, covering its construction, firmness, performance, price, and company policies.
I’m a certified sleep science coach and have been testing and reviewing mattresses at Sleepopolis for three years. In our studio in Charlotte, NC, I’ve worked with a team of expert testers to evaluate more than 330 beds using our rigorous testing methodology. I’ve been trained to not only collect and analyze performance data but to make very specific recommendations to sleepers based on their body type, sleeping position, and overall preferences.
Throughout our testing process, we work closely with a network of medical professionals, such as board-certified doctors, registered nurses, sleep experts, and physical therapists. These professionals review our findings and ensure our recommendations are accurate from a medical perspective. We work especially closely with our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, FACP, FFCCP, FAASM, who provides us with expert advice for different sleep styles and common sleep complaints.
When I tested the Big Fig Classic, I felt supreme support from its hybrid construction. While the coil layer lifted me and made me feel “on top” of the bed, there’s still a touch of cushioning from the four layers of foam. During testing, we found the mattress compatible with heavy sleepers in all sleeping positions, as well as lightweight and average-weight sleepers in the back- and stomach-sleeping positions.
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Big Fig Classic Mattress Overview
Big Fig stands for “bigger figure” and is a brand known for catering to sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds, or what we call “heavy sleepers.” Made in the brand’s factory in Cleveland, Ohio, the Classic mattress is constructed with a soft quilted cover, a layer of latex foam, three layers of poly foam, and a layer of sturdy coils. At 13 inches tall, the mattress is designed to support up to 1,100 pounds of weight, or 550 pounds per side.
The Big Fig Classic is a bed-in-a-box, meaning it arrives at your door compressed and wrapped in plastic. All you have to do is open the box, unroll the plastic, and allow the bed to fully inflate. Big Fig offers free shipping, but you can pay a $199 fee for white-glove delivery, which means a team sets up an already-inflated mattress in the room of your choice. For $249, the brand offers white-glove delivery and removal of your old mattress.
When we tested this bed’s performance across multiple sleep categories, it particularly stood out from other beds in the edge support category. While some beds falter along the perimeter, the Big Fig is supportive from edge to edge, allowing you to fully spread out without falling off the bed. When we averaged all of our testing results together, the Big Fig Classic mattress earned an overall score of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Big Fig Classic Mattress Review Video
For a glance inside the Big Fig, watch our review video. We’ve recently retested this mattress, so the test results in this video may slightly differ from our most recent findings. Read more about our extensive testing methodology here.
Big Fig Classic Mattress Sleepopolis Scores
Big Fig Value
We assess a mattress’s overall value by taking a look at its materials, its quality, and the overall performance on our tests, and whether the price point is fair. The Big Fig is an extremely durable mattress, with 4.8-star edge support that’s unlikely to falter, and excellent performance for heavy sleepers in all three sleeping positions. The foams inside the bed are CertiPUR-US certified, meaning they’ve been third-party tested against the inclusion of heavy metals, harmful chemicals, and ozone-depleters. The bed has also been third-party tested for durability, which found less than 0.2 inches of sagging during a test simulation representing 20 years of use.
For a standard mattress, the Big Fig borders on luxury pricing with a price tag of $1,899 for a queen size. Typically, I would deem this price too expensive for a standard hybrid mattress; however, I actually think it’s a fair price. This bed is ultra-supportive and very unlikely to sag or deteriorate over time. Since it’s supportive enough for all body types, it’s valued higher than mattresses that are only compatible with lightweight and average-weight sleepers. Additionally, it excelled on most of our tests, earning 4.7 out of 5 stars overall.
Big Fig Comparison
- Titan Plus – Better cooling
- WinkBed Plus Mattress – Better for side sleepers
- DreamCloud Original Mattress – Better motion isolation
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| Big Fig Mattress | Titan Plus | WinkBed Plus Mattress | DreamCloud Original Mattress | |
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| Firmness | Firm: 8/10 | Firm: 7.5/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cooling | — | — | ||
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Back Sleepers,
Stomach Sleepers, Couples |
Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Seniors
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Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Seniors
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What Is the Big Fig Made Of?
The best way to assess a mattress’s materials is by actually looking at them. We start by cutting into the side of the bed and examining each layer.
The Big Fig is a 13-inch tall hybrid mattress containing three layers of foam, a layer of foam-wrapped innerspring coils, and a soft cover quilted with foam. When we first cut into the bed, we thought it had an all-foam construction. However, the coil layer does not extend from edge to edge. Instead, its perimeter is encased in foam. While this sometimes makes the edges weaker, the outer layer of foam is very dense, providing outstanding support.
Below, I’ll break down the Big Fig Classic mattress layer by layer.
Cover – The cover is tufted in 16 places, which holds the fabric in place and prevents it from sliding around, and is quilted with a bit of foam to create a mini pillow-top effect. This super-soft cover has a wavy design and “Thermogel” treatment, which is supposed to help dissipate heat.
Comfort Layer – A layer of perforated gel-infused latex foam. Latex foam feels similar to memory foam, but is denser and more buoyant. This material is also naturally cooling, and the gel infusion and open-cell structure allow for more airflow and breathability.
Transition Layers – Three layers of high-density foam that have a quick response to pressure and ease the sleeper onto the coils below.
Support Layer – A layer of individually wrapped coils that move independently of one another. These are not edge-to-edge coils, but rather are wrapped in a layer of high-density foam.
Base Layer – A final layer of firm foam that gives the coils something to bounce off of.
Big Fig Classic Mattress Firmness
When it comes to firmness, everyone has a different opinion. What feels very firm to me might feel medium-firm to you if you have a different preferred sleeping position or body type. To take bias out of the equation, we invited multiple expert testers to lie on the mattress on their side, back, and stomach. Each tester provided their personal firmness rating, and then we found the average to create the bed’s final firmness score. Mattress firmness is rated on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. For reference, a score of 6.5 out of 10 represents a true medium-firm feel, which is the most common and popular mattress firmness.
The Big Fig fell at a 7.5 out of 10 on our firmness scale, which makes it a solidly firm mattress that’s more supportive than cushiony. When I lay on the mattress, I felt more “on” the bed than “in” the bed, as there was minimal sinkage or deep contouring. My body felt lifted up and out of the structure, which promoted excellent spinal alignment in the back- and stomach-sleeping positions. Additionally, this firmness level makes the bed supportive enough for heavy sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds, and they won’t have to worry about bottoming out.
Big Fig Classic Mattress Performance
In addition to a mattress’s materials and firmness, how it performs on our tests helps determine which sleepers it’s most compatible with. To get the full picture of how the Big Fig performs for different sleeper types, I grabbed my fellow testers Kenny Timper and Erin Chiles to help me assess the mattress’s pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, cooling, and edge support.
We performed both subjective and objective tests in our Sleepopolis studio to better understand how the bed feels for different body types and sleeping positions. Below, I’ll briefly explain each test and the Big Fig’s results.
Big Fig Pressure Relief Performance
Regardless of your sleeping position and weight, pressure relief is an important factor to pay attention to. When we asked our Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Raj Dasgupta, he stressed the importance of memory foam that provides cushioning around the hips and shoulders and support at the lower back so that tension doesn’t build up in those areas when they dig into a mattress.
Your body type largely influences how a mattress may feel for you. While heavier sleepers (over 230 pounds) sink further into a mattress’s layers, lightweight sleepers (less than 130 pounds) find less sinkage and typically experience beds as firmer than average. That’s why it’s important for heavy sleepers to find ultra-supportive mattresses that still relieve pressure at the body’s sensitive joints. I fall in the lightweight category, and Kenny falls in the average-weight category.
We tested this bed for pressure relief by lying on our sides and backs and observing where we felt contouring and where we felt pain. Overall, we gave the side-sleeping position a score of 3.3 stars for pressure relief and the back-sleeping position 5 stars.
When Kenny and I tried this bed lying on our sides, we thought it was too firm to provide proper pressure relief. In this position, I felt great spinal alignment but little to no sinkage at my hips and shoulders. Since those areas weren’t being cradled, I started to feel pressure building. Kenny sank in slightly more than I did, but he still didn’t feel contouring around his hips and shoulders. Heavy sleepers will sink in further than both of us, finding more cushioning around the joints, but those who prefer a softer feel may want even more plushness from their mattress. Overall, we gave side-sleeping 3.3 stars for pressure relief because lightweight sleepers and people with sensitive hips or shoulders may experience pressure building.
We found the Big Fig much more comfortable in the back-sleeping position. Since the bed prioritizes support, my spine felt completely straight. I appreciated the slightly plush quilted cover, which filled in the space at my lumbar region and offered additional support. Kenny agreed, saying, “After sitting upright on the mattress and lying down on my back, I could feel the pressure leave my lower back.” We both gave pressure relief in this position a perfect 5-star rating because sleepers of all body types will experience stellar spinal alignment, which prevents back pain.
When it comes to stomach sleeping, pressure relief isn’t quite as crucial. In fact, we typically recommend very firm, supportive mattresses to stomach sleepers to ensure their hips are lifted in line with their shoulders. If the mattress is too soft, the hips sink too far, causing the lower spine to bend into a U shape, which can lead to pain over time. Luckily, the Big Fig is perfect for stomach sleepers. In this position, my spine was placed in a neutral position, yet I still felt some slight cushioning and contouring at my chest.
Big Fig Motion Isolation
If you sleep with a partner, motion isolation is crucial in a mattress. If your partner tends to toss and turn at night, a bed with good motion isolation will absorb their motion at the source and prevent it from traveling across the mattress and disrupting your sleep. If you tend to be easily awakened, this can ensure more restful sleep. Proper motion isolation can also speak to a mattress’s overall quality and comfort, according to Dr. Raj. We evaluated this factor using a ripple test and a partner test. The Big Fig earned an overall motion isolation score of 4.3 stars.
We started our ripple test by placing a full tub of water on the side of the mattress. Then, we got in and out of bed on the other side and switched between sleeping positions. We observed the water’s movement inside the tub and whether it slightly rippled or splashed up the sides. The more still the water was, the better we rated the bed’s motion isolation. When Kenny performed this test on the Big Fig, he was pleased with the results. He said, “I expected the water to slosh more violently and maybe even splash out of the container, but it stayed relatively level with just some rippling on the surface.” He noticed more movement in the container when he got in and out of bed, but he still thought the ripples were controlled, so he gave the bed 4.5 stars for this test.
Next was our partner test, which involved swapping the water tub for another human. For this test, Kenny lay in bed wearing a blindfold while I climbed into bed and rolled around next to him. Typically, very firm, responsive mattresses like the Big Fig allow for more motion transfer. However, Kenny barely felt me rolling around next to him, so he gave the bed 4 stars for this test. “I could feel Riley’s movements ever so slightly, but it wouldn’t be enough to wake me in the middle of the night,” he said. “I wouldn’t recommend this to couples if one partner is easily disturbed, but I think most people should sleep soundly on the Big Fig.”
Big Fig Responsiveness
When we talk about responsiveness, we’re referring to how quickly the bed returns to its original shape after weight has been applied. Typically, hybrid mattresses containing springy coils offer a decent amount of bounciness and respond quickly. They’re also easier to move around on because the coils spring you from one position to the next. We put the Big Fig through four distinct responsiveness tests to create an overall score of 5 stars.
Switch test: This first subjective test is simple — Kenny lay on the bed, switched from his back to his side to his stomach, and observed how easy it was to move around. As we expected, Kenny was able to move around without exerting significant effort. He said, “The surface of this mattress essentially acts as a springboard.” He gave the bed 5 stars for the switch test because combination sleepers won’t need to worry about feeling trapped in the mattress’s layers when they try to roll over.
Responsiveness test: Next, we collected data that shows how long it takes for the mattress to return to its original shape. Our tester Erin Chiles grabbed a 53-pound kettlebell and placed it on the bed for seven seconds. Then, she pulled the weight up and used a stopwatch to record how long it took the bed to rise back, which was 1.1 seconds. Since the bed contains a quilted foam cover and four top layers of foam, the response wasn’t instantaneous. Although these results only earned the bed 3 stars, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It simply means the foam is slow-moving, which is what we expect from memory foam.
Sinkage test: For this test, Erin grabbed the kettlebell again and placed it on the center of the mattress, allowing it to fully sink. Then, she used a ruler to measure how many inches the weight sank, which was 2.8 inches. This depth classifies the Big Fig as having “moderate sinkage.” Since the bed is firm, you won’t find deep sinkage that wraps around the body. However, the multiple foam layers and mini-pillow top do allow for some slight cushioning and sinkage.
Bounce test: Our final test gives us an idea of exactly how bouncy the mattress is. Erin climbed a ladder until she was six feet above the bed and then dropped a 25-pound steel ball onto its surface. A measuring tape on the wall allowed us to see how many inches the ball rebounded. The ball went 30 inches into the air, which is much higher than the 16.3-inch average across all beds we’ve tested. This places the Big Fig firmly in the “high bounce” category, which explains why Kenny described the bed as a springboard.
Big Fig Cooling
If night sweats are a common concern, you’re probably a hot sleeper. These sleepers should pay attention to the bed’s cooling performance and whether it’s likely to help regulate your body temperature and prevent heat from getting trapped. We tested the Big Fig’s cooling using a thermal gun, a cover test, and a feel test to create a final cooling score of 3.5 stars.
Thermal gun test: This test provided us with an objective look at the bed’s cooling abilities and how it reacts to body heat. First, Erin recorded the initial temperature of the Big Fig using a thermal gun. Next, she lay on the bed for five minutes and then recorded the mattress’s temperature again and calculated the difference. If the mattress temperature increases by fewer than 5 degrees during this test, we consider it to have excellent cooling. An increase of 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, and more than 15 degrees indicates poor cooling.
The Big Fig’s temperature went from 62.5 degrees to 72.5 degrees in just five minutes, which is a 10-degree increase. While this temperature difference still technically qualifies as “good” cooling, it’s on the lower end of the spectrum, only earning the bed 3.5 stars for this test.
Cover test: Before Erin began the thermal gun test, she felt the surface of the mattress. She said, “The cover of the mattress had a slightly cool-to-the-touch feel to it when I first ran my hand across it.” This is likely due to the proprietary ThermoGel treatment in the cover, which is meant to lower the sleeper’s body temperature when they first lie down.
Feel test: When Erin was lying on the Big Fig for five minutes, she paid attention to her body temperature and whether she could feel the bed warming beneath her. The longer she lay on the mattress, the more she could feel the bed warming up. However, since the bed felt initially cool, she thought it warmed up to a more “temperature-neutral” sensation.
Overall, I think this mattress could be a decent pick for some hot sleepers, but those who consistently struggle with overheating may still feel too hot on the Big Fig. Although the bed feels initially cool, it struggles to continue dissipating body heat and remain cool. While our tester didn’t feel noticeably warm, some hot sleepers may prefer a mattress that stays cool to the touch all night long.
Big Fig Edge Support
Edge support refers to — you guessed it — the support provided by the mattress’s edges. When the perimeter of the bed is strong, it feels just as supportive as the very center of the bed. This allows solo sleepers and couples alike to fully spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress, which can make the bed feel even bigger. We also recommend strong edge support to people with mobility issues, as they can rely on the edge of the bed to help get in and out. We tested the Big Fig’s edge support using a tape measure test, a seated test, and a full body test to create an overall score of 4.8 stars.
Tape measure test: The tape measure test, also called the weighted edge support test, uses weighted plates that are stacked on top of each other to simulate different weight classes. We created three stacks: a 99-pound stack, a 154-pound stack, and a 198-pound stack. Then, we took turns placing a stack directly onto the edge of the bed and measuring its sinkage. From the lightest to the heaviest stack, the sinkage went from 2 inches to 3 inches to 3.5 inches. When we combined the ratings from each stack, the Big Fig earned an average score of 4.7 stars for the tape measure test.
Seated test: Next, I sat directly on the side of the mattress and stood up several times. I paid attention to how secure I felt and whether I thought I was about to slip off the bed. I thought the edge support on the Big Fig was fantastic. When I sat down, I felt like I was sitting on a cushioned chair. I barely sank in at all and felt completely lifted and secure. Standing up was easy and didn’t require any assistance from my hands. I think people with mobility issues will be able to rely on the strength of these edges when getting in and out of bed, so I rated the seated edge support 5 stars.
Full body test: I wrapped up this test by lying directly on the edge of the bed in all three sleeping positions and observing how secure I felt. Once again, I felt completely supported and lifted in all three sleeping positions. The edges are just as firm and supportive as the center of the bed, so I think you’ll be able to sleep right up to the edge without falling off.
Overall, the Big Fig has some of the strongest edges I’ve tested. Couples of all body types will be able to fully spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress. I also love the bed’s edge support in the seated position. I could see myself sitting there for prolonged periods of time without worrying about slipping off.
Big Fig Classic Mattress Performance for Couples
If you sleep with a partner, you should pay attention to a mattress’s performance in cooling, responsiveness, edge support, and motion isolation. Based on the Big Fig’s results in these categories, I think it could be a good choice for most couples, but there are a few things you’ll want to take note of.
With 5-star responsiveness, this bed is great for sexually active couples, as it allows you to easily move around without feeling stuck in the bed. The 4.8-star edge support also allows both partners to spread out, which prevents crowding in the center of the bed. When it comes to motion isolation, most couples will be able to sleep through a restless partner’s tossing and turning. However, the 4.3-star rating indicates that particularly light sleepers may still find their sleep disrupted by their partner’s motion.
One call-out couples should pay attention to is the 3.5-star cooling score. While we wouldn’t describe this bed as hot, it does significantly warm up and doesn’t remain cool throughout the entire night. Since two sleepers heat up quicker than just one, hot-sleeping couples may want a mattress with better cooling abilities.
Other Performance Factors to Consider
While the above tests are important, there are a few additional factors that could make or break your purchasing decision. Read on for how we scored the Big Fig in these categories.
Sex
When it comes to sex, responsiveness, edge support, and cooling are the most important tests to look at. As I mentioned in the couples section above, responsiveness is important to sexually active couples, as a decent level of bounce can help aid the transition between positions. Since we found it extremely easy to move around on the Big Fig, we think couples will have no mobility issues. The strong edge support also allows couples to use the entire bed during the act, so they won’t feel constrained to the center. Couples should be aware that things might get too steamy, since the 3.5-star cooling abilities indicate lack of temperature regulation. When we combined our scores from each test, the Big Fig earned an average of 4.4 stars for sex.
Noise
Our tester Erin Chiles evaluated the Big Fig for noise and found it to be perfectly quiet. She didn’t notice any creaks or squeaks when switching positions, sitting, or pressing down on the layers, so she gave it 5 stars in this category.
Base Compatibility
If you’re planning to pair the Big Fig with an adjustable base, you may want to reconsider. When we placed the mattress on an adjustable base in our studio, it would not conform to the base without someone on the bed. Even when a tester climbed onto the mattress, there was a large gap where the bed and base didn’t quite meet. While the zero-gravity preset worked better than the TV preset, we only gave the base compatibility 1 star because the firm, innerspring system refused to properly bend.
Durability
A mattress is a major purchase and something you’ll want to get many years of use out of. We assess durability by looking at the materials, support, edge support, and warranty. If the bed has consistent support, the chances of premature sagging are lower. High-quality materials are less likely to deteriorate over the years. To round out my evaluation, I also peek at the warranty, as it shows how long the company expects its product to last.
Overall, I think the Big Fig is a very durable mattress. The materials are CertiPUR-US certified, meaning they’re free from heavy metals and harmful chemicals, so they’re unlikely to quickly deteriorate. Additionally, this bed is ultra-supportive and can handle up to 1,100 pounds. During testing, we found stellar 4.8-star edge support, so I don’t think the edges will sag over time. Big Fig conducted its own durability test by simulating 20 years of use with an oversized 350-pound rolling weight. The test concluded that there was virtually no measurable surface impression, which suggests the bed won’t sag in the center either. The brand offers a 20-year lifetime warranty, but I think you’ll be able to use this mattress for even longer.
Big Fig Performance Scores
| Test | Product Score | Average Score |
| Firmness | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Pressure Relief Side | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Back Pressure Relief | 5 | 4 |
| Motion Isolation | 4.3 | 4 |
| Responsiveness | 5 | 4.3 |
| Cooling | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Edge Support | 4.8 | 4 |
| Bounce Height | 30 inches | 16.3 inches |
| Bounce Rating | High | Moderate |
| Sinkage | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sex Score | 4.4 | N/A |
| Noise | 5 | 4.5 |
| Off-Gassing | N/A | N/A |
| Trial Period | 4 | 4.3 |
| Warranty | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Full Rise | N/A | N/A |
| Unboxing/Moving | N/A | 3.5 |
Big Fig Sleeping Position and Body Weight
As I’ve noted, your body type and preferred sleeping position are primary factors that determine how a mattress will feel for you. Although this bed was specifically designed for heavy sleepers, it can also be a great choice for lightweight and average-weight sleepers, depending on their sleeping position. Below, I’ll break down each weight class and how the bed will likely feel to them in each position.
Before we dive into our recommendations, though, we want to recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 230 pounds).
As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average-weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average-weight sleepers and sink into the mattress more. As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers likely need a softer mattress, while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Big Fig a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light sleepers who prefer a firm mattress will like this mattress in the back-sleeping position. There’s plenty of support to promote spinal alignment, yet there’s still a touch of cushioning at the lumbar region.
- Light Side Sleepers – The Big Fig is likely too firm for light sleepers in this position. There’s not a lot of sinkage or contouring, so you may feel pressure building in the hips and shoulders.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – These sleepers will feel excellent spinal alignment in the stomach-sleeping position, getting plenty of support at the hips to prop them in line with the shoulders.
Is the Big Fig a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – These sleepers will feel the mattress lifting their hips and placing their spine in a straight, neutral position. Yet, there’s enough plushness to still fill in the space at the lower back.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – The bed may be too firm for average-weight side sleepers, especially if they have sensitive hip or shoulder joints or don’t like a firm feel.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – The Big Fig’s firmness level is perfect for supporting stomach sleepers’ hips and lifting them in line with the shoulders.
Is the Big Fig a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 230 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – These sleepers will feel fantastic spinal alignment in this position, as well as lots of cushioning at their lower lumbar region. While they’ll find a bit of sinkage, they won’t have to worry about bottoming out.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – These sleepers will sink further into the bed’s layers, finding a bit more contouring at these areas while keeping the spine aligned.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – The Big Fig provides great support in this position and lifts the hips enough to keep the spine completely straight.
My Final Thoughts About the Big Fig Classic Mattress
Let’s quickly go over my favorite things about the Big Fig mattress, as well as some negatives.
Who I Recommend the Big Fig For
- Back sleepers of all body types will experience fantastic spinal alignment.
- Heavy sleepers can find great support in all three sleeping positions.
- Couples can appreciate the excellent responsiveness this bed offers, as well as the strong edge support.
- Stomach sleepers of every weight will find enough lift at the hips to keep the spine neutral.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Big Fig For
- Lightweight and average-weight side sleepers will likely find this mattress a bit too firm to properly contour their pressure points.
- Extra-hot sleepers may need a mattress with better cooling abilities to prevent overheating.
Big Fig Pricing and Sizing
Price is something most shoppers take into consideration before making a major purchase. Below, I’ll break down each size offered and how much it costs before discounts.
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $1499.00 |
| Twin XL | $1599.00 |
| Full | $1699.00 |
| Queen | $1899.00 |
| King | $2099.00 |
| California King | $2099.00 |
| Split California King | $2699.00 |
Big Fig Policies
Reading the fine print is important before purchasing a new mattress. Let’s take a quick look at Big Fig’s company policies.
| Warranty | 20-year warranty |
| Sleep Trial Period | 120 nights |
| Shipping/Returns | Free standard shipping on all mattresses within the contiguous United States. Returns are available starting 14 days after delivery and within the 120-night trial period. |
| Unboxing | You may need a hand to help unbox, but most people should be able to unbox and move the mattress on their own, |
| Full Rise | The mattress begins to inflate immediately after unboxing and is ready to sleep on within 30 minutes. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 stars on Big Fig’s website based on over 8,500+ customer reviews. |
Big Fig vs. Competitor
Big Fig isn’t the only mattress brand designing beds specifically for heavy people. Let’s see how it compares to another popular mattress for plus-size sleepers, the Titan Plus by Brooklyn Bedding.
Big Fig vs Titan Plus
Like the Big Fig, the Titan Plus is a hybrid mattress that falls at a 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. While the Big Fig has four layers of foam, the Titan Plus has one layer of foam, which makes it slightly less pressure-relieving, earning an average of 3.3 stars compared to the Big Fig’s 4.1-star rating. However, we found better motion isolation on the Titan Plus, which earned a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.
- Price: The Titan Plus is more affordable and costs $650 less than the Big Fig, at $1,249 for a queen size.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are great for back and stomach sleepers. We don’t recommend the Titan Plus for side sleepers of any body type, but heavy side sleepers can appreciate the Big Fig.
- Cooling: The Titan Plus scored higher on our cooling test, earning 4.5 stars.
- Body weight: Both mattresses are ideal for heavy back and stomach sleepers. Heavy side sleepers should choose the Big Fig to prevent pressure buildup.
Read more in our full Titan Plus mattress review.
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Other Models from Big Fig
While I haven’t personally tested Big Fig’s other mattress models, I can still provide some insight into how they differ from the Classic model. Below, I’ll compare and contrast the Big Fig Classic and the Big Fig Luxe.
Big Fig Classic vs Big Fig Luxe
One of my favorite things about the Big Fig Classic is the bit of foam quilted into its cover, which creates a mini-pillow top effect. The Big Fig Luxe takes it one step further by adding a full plush pillow top. While the Luxe mattress offers the same supreme support as the Classic, it has a softer feel that allows for more cushioning along the body. The Luxe model also comes with a longer mattress warranty — 25 years compared to the Classic’s 20 years.
- Price: The Luxe model is $250 more expensive than the Classic at full retail and costs $2,149 for a queen size.
- Sleeping position: Since the Luxe model is softer, side sleepers should find more sinkage and contouring around their hips and shoulders.
- Cooling: The Luxe model contains more cooling technology, including a “low-density polyethylene” cooling cover that promotes airflow and foams infused with copper, silver, and graphite to draw heat away from the body.
- Body weight: Both mattresses are ideal for heavy sleepers but can also be used by lightweight and average-weight sleepers
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of certified sleep science coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time lying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
FAQs
How firm is the Big Fig Classic mattress?
Our testers placed the Big Fig at a 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, making it a solidly firm bed.
Can non-plus-size people sleep on the Big Fig Classic mattress?
Absolutely. Lightweight and average-weight sleepers can find excellent spinal alignment in the back- and stomach-sleeping positions. However, we don’t recommend this bed for side sleepers who weigh less than 230 pounds, as it’s likely too firm to relieve pressure at the body’s sensitive pressure points.
Does the Big Fig Classic come with a mattress warranty?
Yes, the Big Fig Classic comes with a 20-year warranty.
Does the Big Fig Classic come with a sleep trial?
Yes, the Big Fig Classic comes with a 120-night sleep trial period.
How does the Big Fig Classic ship?
The Big Fig comes with free shipping within the contiguous United States. The bed arrives compressed in a box, ready to inflate.
