If you weigh over 250 pounds or share a mattress with someone who does, or share one with someone who does, it may be wise to purchase a bed made for heavier sleepers. These typically feature hybrid or innerspring mattresses made from strong materials that resist sagging.
Back sleepers require firmness and support in their mattress to keep the spine aligned correctly, relieve back pain, and prevent sagging over time. The WinkBed Plus was developed specifically to meet these needs with its extra edge support and tall, strong coils – both features that were integral in creating its design.
1. Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid
The Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid mattress provides the ideal blend of comfort and performance. As a hybrid mattress featuring both a cooling cover and active gel memory foam layers, its combination helps prevent heat build-up while supporting muscle recovery during sleep while the gel memory foam offers additional pressure relief that may prevent you from waking up with aches and pains. Our edge support tests also demonstrated its excellent motion transfer properties making the AS5 an excellent option for couples sharing one bed.
The AS5’s comfort layer consists of five inches of memory foam that offers classic sink-in and contouring feel while being enhanced by two inches of Active Flex foam – soft yet responsive enough to change in weight that it provides pressure relief as well as bounce to help shift positions easily during sleep. This combination of contouring and bouncing is especially ideal for side sleepers who tend to move around during their nightly shift.
A 2-inch transition layer of zoned poly foam acts as an intermediary between the comfort and support layers, featuring copper infusion for optimal cooling performance and breathability. It adds to the mattress’ overall bouncy feel while offering additional cushioning over hips and shoulders where heavy sleepers often experience pain or ache.
The AS5 hybrid mattress stands out from its competitors by boasting exceptional edge support, scoring 9.6/10 on our sitting edge test and 8.3 in our lying down test. This may be attributed to its hybrid construction which allows more structure around its edges and less risk of sagging over time.
The AS5 mattress is suitable for light to moderately-heavy side sleepers but may be too soft for stomach or back sleepers. Heavier individuals will experience more sinkage with this mattress; lightweight couples, however, should appreciate its bouncy feel; this should help minimize movement between partners.
2. Saatva HD
The Saatva HD mattress was specifically designed to meet the specific sleep needs of heavier people. Crafted from top-grade materials and featuring strong edges to reduce sag over time, this firm mattress makes a good option for those who tend to overheat during sleep or experience back pain.
This mattress starts with 12.5 gauge recycled steel coils that the company claims are among the thickest and sturdiest available on the market, which are further supported by spinal zone support layers made of 5-lb memory foam for extra lumbar and shoulder support. All together these layers provide excellent contouring for larger bodies while alleviating pressure points on hips and shoulders; its dense comfort layer helps stabilize coils while its foam rails minimize motion transfer making this mattress an excellent option for couples who share beds.
For those seeking a medium-firm feel, the HD treads a fine line between extra support and luxury comfort. While firm enough for heavy sleepers to remain cozy on their side of bed, lighter individuals might find it too firm. Furthermore, its pillow top does a good job at dissipating heat effectively; however, in warmer environments some heat may remain trapped within.
Saatva offers an extremely accommodating return policy. Customers have up to 180 nights to test out their mattress at home before paying a small transportation cost-covering fee and having it picked up if it doesn’t suit. Furthermore, they provide a 20-year non-prorated warranty covering any defects in workmanship or materials used during manufacturing.
The Saatva HD mattress is an ideal option for people weighing 230 or more who require an innerspring mattress that meets their specific sleeping needs. You can purchase one either online or from one of Saatva’s eight brick-and-mortar viewing rooms located throughout New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco Boston Washington DC Charlotte. Saatva provides white glove delivery/setup as well as free shipping to Alaska/Hawaii along with financing solutions.
3. Loom & Leaf
The Loom & Leaf from Saatva is an impressive all-foam option with an attractive price point. Constructed of higher-grade materials and featuring premium features such as zoned cooling, organic cotton cover with Guardin botanical antimicrobial treatment and eco-friendly cotton, as well as White Glove Delivery service; which means professionals will deliver and install it for you; compatible with foundations, box springs platform beds or adjustable bases – making for a hassle-free purchase experience!
Loom & Leaf mattresses feature firmer sleep surfaces than some competitors and feature luxurious organic cotton covers to provide luxurious comfort and pressure relief for most sleepers – ideal for back, stomach, or those preferring firmer experiences than what memory foam mattresses can offer.
If you weigh over 230 pounds, a medium-firm Loom & Leaf mattress may struggle to provide enough pressure relief in your hips and shoulders; however, it will still provide adequate support for most back sleepers, and should help ease discomfort for smaller side sleepers.
The Loom & Leaf Mattress features a dense polyfoam support core and thick transitional foam, both of which work together to prevent outer sagging for couples. However, all foam mattresses do produce off-gassing that is typical of all-foam models and results from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into the foam; this usually dissipates quickly when left in an appropriately ventilated room for 24 hours prior to being used.
The Loom & Leaf mattress is highly durable, but will require some breaking-in time before taking full form. Expect this process to take between one and two months for its supportive foams to settle into their proper places and for you to achieve comfort on this mattress. Warranty on the Loom & Leaf is lifetime and should you change your mind about returning it, it has 365-night return policy with a $99 pickup fee; to avoid initial fees altogether consider financing solutions such as Affirm at checkout.
4. Zenhaven Latex
Saatva’s Zenhaven mattress is an eco-conscious and luxury natural latex mattress made of all natural materials – such as organic cotton and New Zealand wool that have been certified GOTS; with two firmness levels to suit varying sleeping styles and body weight. Providing years of use at an excellent value.
The Zenhaven mattress cover is knitted from organic cotton, providing a soft yet breathable cover for sleeping comfort and cooling effects. Furthermore, its hypoallergenic material keeps you cool and dry as you sleep through the night. New Zealand wool naturally wicks away moisture to help ensure maximum airflow while you slumber. Furthermore, 1.5″ Luxury Plush Talalay latex layer provides both pressure relief and cushioned support; and thirdly 3″ firmer Talalay latex provides additional support. These layers make up its medium firmness setting.
This mattress is suitable for back sleepers, side sleepers and light stomach sleepers weighing under 230 pounds who sleep on either the firmer or softer sides of the mattress, but not for heavy side or stomach sleepers with sensitive hips or shoulders; furthermore it should not be shared by couples sleeping together on separate beds.
Unlike some mattress-in-a-box brands, Zenhaven stands out with its exceptional edge support which prevents sinkage and sagging in the corners of the bed. Furthermore, this mattress boasts above-average cooling, moderate bounce characteristics and low motion transference rates.
The Zenhaven mattress is a luxurious dual-sided option that’s suitable for all sleeping positions and body types, offering two distinct firmness options and constructed with high-quality materials like natural Talalay latex, organic cotton and wool. Although more costly than some mattress-in-a-box brands, its long-lasting performance and premium feel more than justify its higher cost; plus there’s an impressive 180-night home trial period and free White Glove delivery included with your purchase if desired! Additionally, you can add on foundation, box spring or platform bed additions if desired to further customize your sleep space further!
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