Finding the right mattress can be daunting, especially for plus-sized individuals who need extra support and durability. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide with the help from our Fat Girls Traveling community to help you navigate the world of fat-friendly mattresses. Whether you’re a side sleeper, back sleeper, or somewhere in between, there’s a perfect mattress for you. Here are our top picks and tips for selecting a mattress that provides the comfort and support you deserve but first here are some tips on what to look for in finding the perfect fat-friendly mattress for you.
What to Look for in a Fat-Friendly Mattress
Mattress Types and Materials
- Hybrid: Combines the support of innerspring coils with the comfort of foam or latex.
- Memory Foam: Contours to your body for excellent pressure relief.
- Innerspring: Traditional construction with added support but less contouring.
- Latex: Durable and naturally cooling, ideal for those who sleep hot.
Support and Durability
Look for high-density foams and reinforced coils that can handle higher weight capacities without sagging over time.
Cooling Technology
If you’re a hot sleeper, prioritize mattresses with cooling gels, breathable covers, or open-cell foam designs.
Sleeping Positions
- Side Sleepers: Need a softer surface for pressure relief.
- Back Sleepers: Require medium to firm support for spine alignment.
- Stomach Sleepers: Benefit from firm mattresses to prevent sinking.
Trial Period and Warranty
Choose brands that offer generous trial periods (100+ nights) and long warranties (10+ years) to ensure you’re making the right investment.
Our Top Mattress Picks
Big Fig
Maximum Weight Capacity: 1,100 Pounds
Price Range: $1,399 – $1,999
Ideal For: Back sleepers and stomach weighing over 230 pounds, Hot and sweaty sleepers, People that want a firmer, extra-supportive mattress, Shoppers who want a durable, long-lasting mattress.
20 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“100% BIG FIG!!! Omg, I don’t recommend much, but our bed changed our life! We used to love hotel beds now we can’t wait to get back home to our cozy bed! It was seriously a life changer!!!” – Erica H.
“I love my “Big Fig”! Especially as a stomach sleeper….I rotate it every six months and it’s held up well so far (plus the foundation box is incredibly solid).” – Sarah M
” I love my Big Fig too, and I also love their adjustable base. I am mostly a stomach sleeper, sometimes side. It is very firm, so much that I was worried at first that I would have to send it back, but I adjusted to it and now sleep better than I did on my old mattress.” – Ann Marie B.
“I bought a big fig. It holds up well, but it’s a bit too firm for my liking. If I had to do it over I think I may have went with a Wink Plus.” Ashley L.
Winkbed Plus
Maximum Weight Capacity: 900 Pounds
Price Range: $1,149 – $2,049
Ideal For: Side sleepers, Hot and sweaty sleepers, People who frequently sit on or sleep near the perimeter of the bed, and Anyone looking for a balance between bounce, motion isolation, and pressure relief.
Lifetime Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I love my Winkbed Plus. It’s specifically designed for folks over 250 pounds – Lindsey L.
“I have a WinkBed Plus and I love it. I love a super firm mattress and this one is perfect for me.” Alexandra K.
Emma
Maximum Weight Capacity: 572 Pounds
Price Range: $799 – $1,449
Ideal For: Side sleepers, Those who tend to run hot but like foam mattresses, and People who tend to wake up due to mattress noise and/or motion transfer.
10 Year Warranty
Titan by Brooklyn Bedding
Maximum Weight Capacity: 1000 Pounds
Price Range: $699 – $1,299
Ideal For: Back and stomach sleepers who prefer firm mattresses, Hot and sweaty sleepers, people on a budget, and sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds.
10 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I can’t recommend the Titan mattress enough, paired with a high-weight capacity steel frame! It’s much cheaper than the Big Fig but has been supporting me for over 2 years now without a dent. ETA: my queen size was about $850 total” – Kai L.
“I did a LOT of research 5 months ago and ended up choosing the Titan Luxe by Brooklyn Bedding. It’s incredible! I’m a large fat.” – Julia S
“Love my Titan. It was around 1100, I think? I’m ssbbw and I have insomnia but it really helps me. My boyfriend is like 300+ and a powerlifter and he sleeps SO good. Like sometimes he just comes over to sleep because he loves my bed that much.” Lucy S.
Purple (Hybrid Mattress)
Maximum Weight Capacity: 600
Price Range: $1,499 – $2,998
Ideal For: Sleepers who suffer from pressure points and Hot and sweaty sleepers.
10 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I’m a side sleeper and I love our Purple 4 mattress. The other plus size friendly mattresses I tried were too firm for me.” – Erica J.
“My Purple Hybrid 4 is so amazing!” – Temple
Loom & Leaf
Maximum Weight:
Price Range: $1,049 – $2,776
Ideal For: People who seek a pressure-relieving mattress and sensitive sleepers who share the bed.
15 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I love my Loom & Leaf!” – Allison L.
Nectar
Maximum Weight: 650 Pounds
Price Range: $499 – $1,199
Ideal For: Side sleepers, Couples, and Value seekers.
Lifetime Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I Love my Nectar!” – Kara H.
” My Nectar is magic.” – Megan K.
Leesa
Maximum Weight: 600 Pounds
Price Range: $799 – $1,299
Ideal For: Side sleepers who want extra cushion, Couples who need above-average motion isolation to prevent sleep disruptions, and Socially conscious shoppers who prefer to support mission-driven companies.
10 Year Warranty
Brentwood Home (Oceano Mattress)
Maximum Weight: 650 Pounds
Price Range: $995 – $2390
Ideal For: Hot sleepers, people who want the bounce and edge support offered by innerspring coils, Eco-conscious shoppers, and shoppers who want the benefit of a 365 night sleep trial.
25 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“This is the mattress my plus size husband and I have and we are crazy about it. When we’ve had housesitters stay, they always comment on how comfortable the bed is. I had a Leesa before and had to get rid of it because I’m a side sleeper and kept waking up with aching hips. That doesn’t happen on my Brentwood Oceano mattress. Plus they have a one year sleep trial and lifetime warranty. Can’t say enough good things about it! In fact, I wish I was in it right now, LOL!” – Jessica M.
Luuf
Maximum Weight: 1000 Pounds
Price Range: $1399 – $3199
Ideal For: Customers who want a choice of firmness levels, Sleepers who prefer a well-rounded feel with a blend of features, and Shoppers looking for a 365-night sleep trial.
10 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I’ve toyed with getting a Big Fig, I currently have a Luuf and just changed out my box spring and it’s been great.” – Janika S
Casper
Maximum Weight: N/A
Price Range: $895 – $1,695
Ideal For: Those who sleep on their sides or backs, People with aches and pains looking for relief, and Those who are easily awoken when their partner changes position.
10 Year Warranty
Helix
Maximum Weight: 1000 Pounds
Price Range: $699 – $1,449
Ideal For: Back and stomach sleepers, Hot and sweaty sleepers, Fat couples looking for a balance of springiness and motion isolation.
15 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“Helix Plus!” – Sha-Sha T.
“We have a Helix Midnight and at first I was so happy. But we’ve had it for 3 years now and in the first year, we started to notice a dent where my wife sits up. 3 years in, there are noticeable dents on both sides and a lot of divots where we lay. Before that we had a Sonno from DWR and I have no complaints, it was luxurious and I never felt my wife turn in bed.” – Denise B.
Tuft & Needle (Mint Mattress)
Maximum Weight: 1000 Pounds
Price Range: $745 – $1,395
Ideal For: Side sleepers, Those who tend to run hot on foam mattresses, and People who like a combination of responsiveness and motion isolation.
10 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I love my Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle. I weigh about 300 pounds and my hubby is about 200 pounds and we both sleep very comfortably. We originally had a queen and have upgraded to the king, and the transition was seamless. Just love it. I haven’t slept so well in decades. I’ve enjoyed three years of painless sleep so far and it’s a miracle for me after decades of hip and back troubles.” Elizabeth S.
Dreamcloud
Maximum Weight: N/A
Price Range: $699 – $1,299
Ideal For: Couples of varying sizes and sleep preferences, Individuals looking for both bounce and pressure relief, and Shoppers looking for a luxury hybrid at an affordable price.
Lifetime Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I have a Dream Cloud mattress and I love it!” – Diana B.
“We have the Dream Cloud. Love it!” Hollie E.
Silk and Snow
Maximum Weight: 600-1000 Pounds depending on Model
Price Range: $600 – $1,450
Ideal For: Side sleepers, Partners with different position preferences, Those who tend to wake up when their partner moves, Those who prefer organic materials, and Shoppers on a budget.
15 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“Canadian company Silk and Snow! We went with the Organic mattress. But they have 2 fat friendly options. We have been using it since June 2021 and it is great so far. They do specify that you give your body 2 weeks to adjust to the mattress and it did take that but we are happy.Husband and I are super fats (I might be considered infinifat but I’m not sure of the exact category definitions as I type this).” Anna-Lisa W.
Bear Hybrid Mattress
Maximum Weight Capacity: 700 Pounds
Price Range: $1,248 – $1,998
Ideal For: Side and back sleepers, People who tend to sleep hot, Sleep partners with different weights who have different position preferences.
20 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I LOOOOVVVEE my Bear Hybrid mattress. Had it a few years and there is no sagging. I can sleep on my side with no hip or shoulder pain. Support and cushion. Can’t recommend it enough.” Lauren W.
Saatva
Maximum Weight: 600-1000 Pounds depending on Model
Price Range: $887 – $2,296
Ideal For: People with more specific firmness preferences, Sleepers of any size and sleep position, Those who tend to run hot, Couples looking for a combination of pressure relief and bounce.
20 Year Warranty
What our community has to say about it:
“I adore my Saatva mattress! I’ve been really impressed with mine. I’ve had it right at a year now. For the mattress, box spring, frame, and 2 new pillows, I paid about $1,800 for a queen” Rosie J.
“We’re on our second Saatva Luxury Firm. We had the first one for 7 years. We paid about $1700 for a King.” – Sarah W
Ecosa
Maximum Weight: 660 Pounds
Price Range: $600 – $1300
15 Year Warranty
Only available in Australia
What our community has to say about it:
“I’m not sure if it’s available outside of Australia (a lot of the mattresses already suggested aren’t available here) but I got an Ecosa mattress about 10 months ago and love it. Firmness is adjustable and it’s super comfy!” – Tamara J.
