{"title":"Mattresses for heavier people","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat type of mattress is best for a heavier person?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavier people usually need a pocket sprung or hybrid mattress with a strong spring unit, firm edges and a depth of 25 cm or more, because a heavier body presses further into every layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket springs suit heavier builds because each spring sits in its own fabric pocket and moves on its own, so the mattress pushes back hardest where you press hardest. Air moves between the springs too, which helps if you sleep warm. A hybrid adds foam comfort layers on top of the springs, for a softer surface with the same support underneath. If you want to browse by type, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pocket-sprung-mattresses\"\u003epocket sprung mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hybrid-mattresses\"\u003ehybrid mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't judge a spring unit by its count alone. Counts are quoted for one size, often a double or king, and a higher number isn't automatically better: the thickness of the wire, the layers and the fillings all matter. Look for firm edges as well. They make it easier to sit on the side of the bed to get up, and they help stop the edge dipping, so you can use the full width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat firmness should a heavier person choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heavier person usually needs firmer support, so medium-firm (7 to 8 on our 1 to 10 scale) is a sensible starting point, going firmer for front sleeping and a little softer for side sleeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow you sleep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGeneral guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf you're heavier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn your side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-soft to medium (3 to 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (5 to 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn your back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to medium-firm (5 to 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-firm (7 to 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn your front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-firm to firm (7 to 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm (9 to 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn a mix of positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (5 to 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to medium-firm (5 to 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavier you are, the further you sink, so any mattress will feel softer to you than it does to a lighter person. If you're torn between two grades, the firmer one is usually the better bet, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/firm-mattresses\"\u003efirm mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e sit at 9 to 10. Firmer isn't automatically better, though. A 2003 trial published in The Lancet found that people with chronic lower back pain did better on a medium-firm mattress than a firm one, and anyone with ongoing pain should see a GP or physiotherapist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow deep should a mattress be for a heavier person?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mattress for a heavier person should usually be deep, at 25 cm or more, because a deeper build puts more support and comfort between you and the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard mattress of about 18 to 25 cm can work if the support is firm enough, but a low profile mattress of about 10 to 16 cm is better kept for occasional use. Before you order, check that your fitted sheets have a pocket deeper than the mattress, and look in your bed frame's instructions for a maximum load, because the frame has to carry the weight too. Deep pocket sprung mattresses are heavy and many can't be rolled, so those arrive flat and fully wrapped. Each mattress page says how it will arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre memory foam mattresses good for heavier people?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory foam can suit a heavier person as a comfort layer on top of pocket springs, but a soft all-foam mattress can bottom out, letting you sink through the comfort layers to the firmer foam beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory foam softens with body heat and moulds to your shape, then recovers slowly. A heavier body sinks further into it, so more of the foam surrounds you: it can feel warmer, and turning over can take more effort. If you like the feel of foam, choose a deep mattress with a firm, high-density foam base, or a hybrid with memory foam over the springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat size mattress is best for two heavier sleepers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo heavier sleepers usually do better on a king or super king than a double: a king (150 x 200 cm) gives each person 75 cm and a super king (180 x 200 cm) gives 90 cm, against 67.5 cm on a double.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth matters more when a mattress carries two heavier people. On a softer mattress, or an open coil mattress whose springs are linked by wire, the side with more weight dips, and if one of you is lighter, that person can roll towards the middle. Pocket springs move independently, so each side responds to the person lying on it. Add up your combined weight and check the mattress page for any maximum weight guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are also 10 cm longer than a double, which helps if either of you is tall: a mattress should be about 10 to 15 cm longer than the tallest person sleeping on it. Leave around 60 to 70 cm round the bed so you can walk past it comfortably. Compare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/king-size-mattresses\"\u003eking size mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/super-king-mattresses\"\u003esuper king mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrthopaedic is a label rather than a standard: in the UK it has no legal or medical definition and usually means a firmer build, so judge our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orthopaedic-mattresses\"\u003eorthopaedic mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e on firmness, depth and springs like any other. If you'd like a second opinion before you order, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask our team\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll tell you honestly what we think.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naturalloft-pocket-sprung-wool-mattress","title":"NaturalLoft Pocket Sprung Mattress with Wool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NaturalLoft is a deep, double-sided pocket sprung mattress with wool in its fillings. It feels medium-firm, soft enough on the surface to be comfortable and supportive underneath, and it comes in five sizes from single to super king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core are 1500 individually pocketed springs, each moving on its own so the mattress follows your shape and passes on less movement between two sleepers. The springs are cushioned with wool and 1100 g of polyester filling, inside a damask cover with a vertical border, air vents and side handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 28 cm deep it gives plenty of support underneath you, and it's made for beds at standard height and divans. It's far too deep for bunk beds, high sleepers and cabin beds. Flip it and turn it head to foot regularly to keep the fillings even. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002230423890,"sku":"MJNATLOFT30","price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002230456658,"sku":"MJNATLOFT40","price":429.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002230489426,"sku":"MJNATLOFT46","price":429.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55002230522194,"sku":"MJNATLOFT50","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55002230554962,"sku":"MJNATLOFT60","price":549.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/NaturalLoft-27-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555644"},{"product_id":"vitalrest-pocket-sprung-mattress","title":"VitalRest Pocket Sprung Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VitalRest is a one-sided pocket sprung mattress with foam comfort layers, for adults, teenagers and the spare room. It feels medium-firm: the foam gives a cushioned surface and the springs keep it supportive. It comes in five sizes from single to super king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built on 1000 individually pocketed springs, which move independently and pass on less movement when two people share the bed. Above them are two 2.5 cm foam layers and 1100 g of polyester filling, under a quilted soft-knit jersey cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 25 cm deep it's for beds at standard height and divans, and too deep for bunk beds, high sleepers and cabin beds. It's one-sided, so there's no flipping: turn it head to foot regularly so it wears evenly. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bedmaster","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002231832914,"sku":"MJVITALREST30","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002231865682,"sku":"MJVITALREST40","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002231898450,"sku":"MJVITALREST46","price":449.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55002231931218,"sku":"MJVITALREST50","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55002231963986,"sku":"MJVITALREST60","price":599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/VitalRest-28-Mattress-2.jpg?v=1791555654"},{"product_id":"kayflex-sapphire-1500-memory-pocket-mattress","title":"Kayflex Sapphire 1500 Memory Pocket Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kayflex Sapphire 1500 is a medium-firm pocket sprung mattress with a thick memory foam top. Kayflex says it's one of its most popular pocket sprung mattresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has 1500 encapsulated pocket springs and a 7.5 cm layer of visco memory foam that softens with body warmth and follows your shape. The cover is a stretch embossed knit that zips off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 25 cm deep. It arrives flat and wrapped, ready to use once the packaging is off. Kayflex makes its mattresses in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKayflex's 5-year warranty gives free repair or replacement in the first year, then covers the foam for years two to five, where you pay a share of the price that rises each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kayflex","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55003877835090,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-30","price":459.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55003877867858,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-40","price":534.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55003877900626,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-46","price":534.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King","offer_id":55003877933394,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-50","price":614.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super king","offer_id":55003877966162,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-60","price":764.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55003877998930,"sku":"KF-SAPPHIRE-26","price":459.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/Kayflex-sapphire-1500-memory.jpg?v=1791566465"}],"url":"https:\/\/mattresstown.co.uk\/collections\/mattresses-for-heavier-people.oembed","provider":"Mattress Town","version":"1.0","type":"link"}