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Big Fig Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
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Designed for people over 230 pounds, the Big Fig Classic is a supportive latex hybrid with reinforced edges. The firm surface makes it ideal for back and stomach sleepers, and it’s a good option for anyone who wants a sturdy, responsive sleeping surface.
- Ultra-supportive design for heavier individuals
- Latex surface is responsive and breathable
- Reinforced perimeter coils reduce sinkage
- Too firm for most people under 130 pounds
- Extra bounce may produce too much motion transfer
- Minimal pressure relief for side sleepers
Big Fig is an American family-owned mattress company. Short for “bigger figure,” Big Fig manufactures one mattress specifically designed for sleepers with larger frames. In addition to the Big Fig Classic, the company sells a foundation and bed frame meant to work with the Big Fig. These items cannot be purchased separately.
The Big Fig Classic is a hybrid constructed with a pocketed coil support core and polyfoam and latex comfort layers. It measures firm, or 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The Big Fig Classic stands 12.5 inches in height.
As expected, the Big Fig Classic is most popular with larger individuals. Like many hybrids, the mattress provides a combination of responsiveness and cushioning, but it doesn’t contour closely. People who want the deep “hug” of memory foam probably won’t prefer this bed.
In this review, we cover everything you need to know to determine if the Big Fig Classic will work well for you. We share information from mattress testing and customer reviews and detail Big Fig’s policies related to shipping, returns, and warranty.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Big Fig Classic Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Big Fig Classic lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Big Fig Classic Scored
Motion Isolation6.0/10
Motion isolation is most important to sleepers who share their bed with a partner. The Big Fig does not isolate much motion due to the responsiveness of latex and polyfoam mixed with the springiness of the coil support layer, so sensitive sleepers may be bothered by motion transfer when their sleep partner changes positions or gets on or off the bed.
Sleepers who are easily disturbed by motion transfer and require a bed that isolates motion better than this one might want to consider a memory foam mattress. Memory foam is known for isolating motion the best out of all mattress materials.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: The Big Fig Classic doesn’t isolate much motion. You’ll notice a strong bounce in response to movement, and this can cause motion to transfer from side to side and disrupt sleep for couples.
Pressure Relief7.0/10
The Big Fig Classic relieves pressure fairly well. Most sleepers, especially those weighing 130 pounds or more, won’t develop uncomfortable or painful pressure points while lying on the bed. Instead, the mixture of cushion and support provided will ease their pressure.
Sleepers weighing under 130 pounds, however, might find that the Big Fig Classic feels too firm. In this weight group, side sleepers will liekly experience pressure points while lying on the mattress. Since the bed is designed for larger bodies, lightweight sleepers might want to opt for a softer, more contouring mattress.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: I didn’t get much cushioning from the Big Fig Classic, and noticed some pressure buildup after sleeping on the mattress for an entire night. Heavier individuals might feel differently due to its firmer feel and responsive support system.
Temperature Control8.5/10
The Big Fig Classic performs relatively well in terms of temperature neutrality. Most sleepers won’t find themselves overheating on this bed. The pocketed coil layer and aeration in the upper-most comfort layer allow for increased airflow through the mattress. Gel infusions in the cover and latex comfort layer also help protect against overheating.
Since the Big Fig Classic contains three polyfoam layers and polyfoam rails encasing the pocketed coil support core, it may retain a small amount of body heat. The bed does sleep cooler than most memory foam mattresses, however.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: I slept very cool on the Big Fig Classic, and I’m someone who tends to run hot in bed. People who prioritize temperature control shouldn’t be disappointed by this mattress.
Edge Support8.5/10
The edges of the Big Fig remain strong and firm even when weight is put on them, which is an especially important quality to heavier sleepers. The pocketed coil layer is surrounded by high-density foam that reinforces the strength of the edges.
Edge support allows sleepers to use the full surface area of the mattress. When edges are poorly supported, sleepers can feel at risk of rolling off the bed when they lie near the edge. Also, poor edge support can make slipping when getting in and out of bed more likely.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I didn’t encounter any edge support issues with the Big Fig Classic. The perimeter felt nice and stable and never buckled too much beneath my weight.
Ease of Movement8.5/10
Moving around on The Big Fig Classic is fairly easy because of the mattress’s responsive design. The pocketed coils, high-density polyfoam, and latex combine to provide a surface that tends to “bounce back” in response to movement.
Although the Big Fig Classic does provide cushion as well, the mattress isn’t the type you “sink” into or feel “hugged” by. Conversely, memory foam mattresses tend to mold themselves to the body. Many sleepers enjoy this sensation, but it can inhibit movement because memory foam can take several seconds to expand back into its normal shape.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: This mattress is quite easy to move on thanks to the bouncy comfort layers and robust coils. I never felt like I was sinking or “stuck” in the mattress, even when changing sleep positions.
Durability8.5/10
The Big Fig features sturdy construction and fairly durable materials, so it should last longer than the average bed. The thicker-than-average comfort layer uses polyfoam, which resists deterioration longer than memory foam, as well as latex, which is very durable. The medium-gauge coils in its support core should perform equally well, giving this bed an expected lifespan of eight to nine years.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Big Fig Classic, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
“The Big Fig Classic is one of the most supportive latex hybrids we’ve tested. I never felt like I was sinking too much, and there was enough responsiveness to keep my body upright when I switched from side to side.”
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · Stomach sleeper · 190 lbs.
Stomach sleeper · 190 lbs.
“The Big Fig Classic is a solid option for sleepers like me who don’t need too much cushioning, but also don’t want a mattress that feels stiff as a board. I like how the latex pushes back instead of hugging my body.”
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
“I appreciate a mattress with solid support and bounce, but the Big Fig Classic was too firm for me. I wanted a deeper contour around my shoulders and hips – though, to its credit, the mattress sleeps very cool and never felt saggy around the edges.”
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers weighing 130 pounds or more should find the Big Fig Classic comfortable and adequately supportive. The four comfort layers of this bed work well to support side sleepers’ abdomens.
The construction of the bed promotes spinal alignment for most side sleepers. Plusher upper layers allow the heavier hips and shoulders to sink down farther into the bed. With the high-density polyfoam comfort layers, even the heaviest sleepers will not sink all the way down to the support core.
The Big Fig Classic isn’t recommended for side sleepers weighing under 130 pounds, however. Most people in this group find that the mattress feels too firm. The upper comfort layers don’t sink in as deeply, which can lead to pressure points for side sleepers in this weight range.
Back Sleepers
The Big Fig Classic excels at providing lumbar support to back sleepers who weigh at least 130 pounds. Back sleepers of all weight groups find this bed to be supportive, however. The 7 out of 10 firmness level serves back sleepers well. The feel feel of the Big Fig Classic provides support all night, so the lower back doesn’t sink in too deeply.
Back sleepers under 130 pounds may also find the Big Fig Classic comfortable, but many will need more cushioning to minimize pressure buildup in their torso and hips. We recommend a medium to medium firm mattress for these sleepers.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers on our team across all body weights gave the Big Fig Classic positive ratings. Generally, stomach sleepers prefer firmer mattresses than sleepers who use other positions. The Big Fig performs exceptionally well for stomach sleepers who weigh 130 pounds or more.
Firmer mattresses provide needed support and spinal alignment to stomach sleepers, especially when paired with a low pillow. Some softer mattresses allow the bodies of stomach sleepers to sink in too deeply, creating an arched back or pressure points in the neck
Construction
Inside the Big Fig Classic
Cover
Quilted polyester and foam
Comfort Layer
Latex foam (gel-infused, aerated)
3″ Transition Layer
3 layers of high density polyfoam
Support Core
Pocketed Coils (15-gauge) with dense polyfoam encasement
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Buying It
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
120 Night
Sleep Trial (30 night break in)
Lifetime
Warranty (Free replacement 20 yr)
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous US)
$199
White glove delivery (optional)
Where to Buy Big Fig Mattress
The Big Fig Classic is solely available on the Big Fig website. They do not sell the mattress in brick and mortar stores or on other sites such as Amazon.
Shipping
The Big Fig ships for free to the U.S. Deliveries to Canada cost $250 per mattress. Shipments are made via FedEx. Customers can expect to receive their order 7 to 14 days after placing it.
For additional fees, Big Fig offers white glove delivery and old mattress removal.
Additional Services
Big Fig offers white glove delivery for $99. With this service, customers will have their mattress unboxed and set up in the room of their choice.
White glove delivery customers may also select to have an old mattress removed for an additional fee, but old mattress removal isn’t available without white glove delivery. White glove delivery and old mattress removal together cost $159.
Sleep Trial
Big Fig offers a 120-night sleep trial on the Big Fig Classic. The first two weeks are a mandatory break-in period during which customers cannot yet return the bed.
After the break-in period, customers may return the mattress for free. Big Fig will arrange to have the returned mattress picked up at no charge to the customer.
Warranty
Big Fig offers a lifetime warranty on the Big Fig Classic. The warranty is non-prorated for the first 20 years, so customers do not have to pay for any repairs or replacements made under the warranty. After 20 years, owners pay 50% of the Big Fig Classic’s current retail value to repair or replace the mattress.
The warranty covers sagging, problems with coils, and any other defects. The warranty doesn’t cover body impressions that measure less than one inch deep.
The warranty is void if the mattress has been placed on an inappropriate bed frame or base as defined by Big Fig. The warranty can only be used if the mattress is still located in the U.S. or Canada.
FAQs
Are Big Fig mattresses any good?
Big Fig mattresses are a good choice for a wide range of sleepers, particularly back and stomach sleepers. They’re designed for people who weigh over 230 pounds, and our testing confirmed that they’re comfortable and supportive for people in this weight group. Big Fig mattresses are also worth considering if you’re a hot sleeper. The combination of latex and coils sleeps quite cool and doesn’t retain much heat.
Side sleepers under 230 pounds will probably find the Big Fig Mattress too firm and not pressure-relieving enough. It’s also not ideal for people who want a mattress with strong motion isolation, as movement tends to ripple across the mattress’ surface.
How much does a Big Fig mattress cost?
A queen size Big Fig Mattress costs between $1,700 and $2,150, depending on which model you choose. The most affordable is the Big Fig Firm, the mid-range option is the Big Fig Classic, and the Big Fig Luxe is the company’s high-end model. All three often go on sale, especially before and after American holidays.
Do Big Fig mattresses need a box spring?
You don’t need to use a box spring with your Big Fig Mattress, but you do need a foundation or base that has slats or a solid surface. Traditional box springs have springs inside them, which most modern mattresses like the Big Fig don’t need. Foundations and platform beds with a strong, flat surface or evenly placed slats provide the even support that people over 230 pounds need to feel comfortable.
Are Big Fig mattresses sold in stores?
Big Fig is an online-only retailer that doesn’t sell its mattresses in any brick-and-mortar stores. Currently, there aren’t any showrooms that stock Big Fig mattresses. You can buy a Big Fig Mattress through the company’s online store or via Walmart’s website.
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