Big Fig Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings

The Big Fig isolates motion moderately due to its pocketed coil support core and latex and polyfoam comfort layers. Pocketed coils are individually encased, which means they can be individually depressed. Due to individual coil encasement, hybrid beds with pocketed coils generally transfer much less motion than innerspring beds do.

Motion isolation is most important to sleepers who share a bed. Since the Big Fig isolates motion minimally due to the responsiveness of latex and polyfoam mixed with the springiness of the coil support layer, some sensitive sleepers may be bothered by motion transferring when a sleep partner moves around 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 consider a memory foam mattress. Memory foam is known for isolating motion the best out of all mattress materials.

The Big Fig relieves pressure fairly well. The varied firmness levels of the bed’s four comfort layers allow sleepers’ bodies to sink slightly into the mattress without feeling unsupported or sinking all the way down to the support core.

Most sleepers, especially those weighing over 100 pounds, 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 100 pounds, however, might find that the Big Fig feels too firm. In this weight group, side sleepers might 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.

The Big Fig 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 contains three polyfoam layers and has a polyfoam layer encasing the pocketed coil support core, it doesn’t stay as cool as an innerspring mattress or hybrid beds that contain less foam. The bed does sleep cooler than most memory foam mattresses, however. Memory foam is known for its tendency to trap heat.

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.

Hybrid mattresses generally have good edge support because of their coil layer, as do innerspring mattresses. All-foam beds often have worse edge support when compared to mattresses that contain coils.

Moving around on The Big Fig Mattress is fairly easy because of the mattress’s responsive nature. 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 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.

Ease of movement can affect how quickly and easily sleepers are able to roll over and get in and out of bed. Ease of movement can also impact the ability to change positions during sex.

Off-gassing from the Big Fig is about average for a hybrid bed. Off-gassing refers to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from newly manufactured products into the air. A chemical odor generally accompanies off-gassing.

Most people will not be bothered by the odor off-gassed from the Big Fig. Those who are sensitive to smells might want to wait a day or two before sleeping on their new mattress. By that time, the smell should disappear completely.

Generally, mattresses that contain memory foam and polyfoam off-gas the most odor. Innerspring mattresses tend to off-gas the least. The pocketed coil layer and aeration in the latex layer allow for increased airflow through the Big Fig, which helps shorten the total time an off-gas odor is detectable.

The Big Fig Mattress rates average or above-average across all categories. The mattress especially stands out in terms of edge support. Sleepers will be happy to discover that the edges of the Big Fig remain firm, allowing for full use of the surface of the mattress without a major risk of rolling off the bed.