So I am almost sold on the DLX Latexlux after days of research, but every mattress “test” I take always says I need a “plus” bed like the Helix Plus Luxe or the Winkbed Plus or the Big Fig. I am 6’0 and 270. Anyone in the community considered bigger and have the Latexlux or anyone from DLX who can assist or comment.
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Hi RSmith and welcome to the forums! I know you didn’t ask about our mattress, but I thought I should let you know that our 10" organic mattress is ideal for folks under 300 pounds, and our 13" organic mattress is fine for folks up to 500 pounds. In fact, we just talked to a customer the other day who weighs 600 pounds and he’s been on the 13" for years. This is the mattress I’m referencing - https://sleepez.com/product/organic-latex-mattress/ and here’s a detailed description of the features and benefits of the mattress -
The organic and natural mattresses (the Select Sleep mattresses) are our flagship products. They’re fully customizable, meaning you can order the mattress to be as soft or as firm as you’d like. They’re also fully adjustable, meaning you can change the softness, firmness, back support, pressure relief, etc. AFTER you get the mattress in your home. To be more specific, the 10” is our most popular, and these mattresses normally go out with three 3" layers of different firmnesses - normally the softest layer (or the cushion & contour layer) is on top and the supportive layers are on the bottom. This helps ensure our customers get the right balance of contour for their hips and shoulders but also support for their lower back. If you start with a certain setup and find that it’s too soft, you can unzip the cover and rearrange the layers to get a firmer feel out of the mattress, or you can exchange a layer to make it softer. Additionally, latex mattresses typically last 20 years. If, in 5 or 10 or 15 years you decide you want a softer or firmer mattress you would only have to buy a new layer instead of an entirely new mattress. Lastly, if the mattress starts to break down in 15 – 20 years, it’s normally the top layer that breaks down first, and at that point you can likely just buy a new top layer of latex instead of a whole new mattress and get an additional 8-10 years out of the mattress.
Furthermore, queen, king, and cal king mattresses are available with what we call “split layers,” which means you can have us cut the layers down the middle (from head to foot) so that you can have a different feel / firmness on your side versus your partner’s side, and you can adjust each side independently over the 20 year lifetime of the mattress. About 95% of our mattresses go out with all split layers from top to bottom, and we get zero complaints on being able to feel the split and we get zero complaints about the layers shifting or anything like that, even if you sleep right on the middle of the mattress.
If you’re wondering how to pick the layers for this mattress, you can go to the natural or organic mattress page, click the green button that says “Build Your Mattress Now,” then click the gray oval that says “Personalized,” and you’ll be able to enter your information. The website will then make a personalized recommendation based on your information (the layers in the mattress diagram will reflect the recommendation after you click the “Apply” button. Please note that our initial recommendations have a 90% success rate (we only have a 10% layer exchange rate) so there’s a 90% chance that the recommendation turns out to be your perfect setup!
Although it’s not likely that you’ll need to rearrange layers or exchange layers, you certainly have the option to adjust the mattress according to you and your partner’s specific needs and preferences, both in the short-term and long-term. We have a 90 day exchange and return period, so you can exchange a layer within the first 90 days for a flat-rate $30 fee for the first exchange and the full cost of shipping for any subsequent exchanges. We will ship your layers first, and we will ship them with extra plastic that you can use to package your current layers, and we will ship it with a pre-paid Fed Ex return label. Also, if you will please call us when you are ready to ship your layers back we will schedule a free Fed Ex pick up for you. You will have 30 days after its arrival to return a layer of your choosing, so you’ll have plenty of time to try a few different combinations with the layers you have and the layer we will be sending you so that you can get your comfort and support levels just right.
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Thanks for considering DLX.
For bigger guys like us who have had mattresses sag quickly, there are usually two major factors at play. One is the materials and construction of the mattress itself and the other is everything between the mattress and the floor. That second part has a significant impact on durability and long-term support.
Let’s start with support. No matter how well a mattress is built, if the support underneath it isn’t adequate, it will sag over time or may not provide proper support right out of the box. As a bigger guy at around 240 pounds, every mattress I owned sagged after a couple of years, no matter how well it was made. Because of that, I ended up building a platform bed that’s so sturdy you could walk on it without any flexing and basically built like subflooring.
There are also options on the market that don’t require building something yourself. Knickerbocker Bed Frames makes the Embrace 360 platform, which is very sturdy and does a good job supporting a mattress for plus-size sleepers. They tend to be priced quite high online, but you may be able to find a local Knickerbocker retailer that sells it for significantly less. For reference, this local retailer sells it for about $300 less than online pricing. I realize that store may not be near you, but it illustrates the point that buying locally can save a lot of money. Online prices are often higher because the size and weight exceed FedEx or UPS limits, making shipping very expensive.
For bigger folks, it’s important to keep in mind that a lot of what’s on the market for supporting a mattress simply doesn’t provide adequate support. What works for someone who weighs 120 pounds often won’t work for someone over 270 pounds. We’ve tested bed bases, platforms, and box springs that claim to be rated for 3,000 pounds, and many of them still don’t hold up over time. They’re often marketed as being built for plus-size people but don’t perform well in the long run. There are plenty of options out there, but far fewer that truly work. Properly supporting a mattress can be complicated and confusing, so if you let us know your setup, we can offer some pointers.
Support usually falls into three main categories: an adjustable base, a platform bed or slatted bed frame, or a foundation (also known as a box spring) used with a bed frame. Let us know which category you’re in, or if you’re using something different. If you’re starting from scratch, tell us the style you’re looking for. If you already have something, let us know what it is. We can’t guarantee a perfect solution, but we may be able to offer some helpful guidance.
As for the mattress itself, our LatexLux uses high-quality materials and can work well for plus-size sleepers. People of similar height and weight have found the LatexLux comfortable, but everyone is different and comfort is subjective. Latex is known for being buoyant and resilient, so you tend to sleep more on it than in it. On average, it will feel firmer than most other foams and doesn’t get as soft as some alternative materials, but it is more durable than most foams.
For plus-size sleepers, we usually recommend the 12" model because it uses a shorter 6" coil that provides a firmer, more supportive feel. That extra support and less material to compress is often needed for heavier individuals. The 14" model uses an 8" pocket coil, which can work for some plus-size sleepers, and we typically recommend the 14" for side sleepers.
If you happen to know the brand and model name of your current mattress, let us know what you like and dislike about it. If you’ve owned any others in the past five to seven years, tell us about those as well. Also, please let us know your primary sleep position. If this information, we might be able to give better guidance and let you know if it will be comfortable for you.
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Thanks for the response. I have an old Bob-O-Pedic mattress now and I have zero nice things to say about that. 2 questions, would the adjustable base you sell be a good base for the mattress for larger folks? I believe it says good for 650 pounds and we are way below that. It seems more sturdy than the wire rack looking base I have now. Also, if I am a side sleeper but larger, do you recommend the 12 inch or the 14 inch?
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Thanks for the additional information.
The adjustable base weight capacity refers to the total combined weight of both sleepers plus the weight of the mattress.
The adjustable base we sell will provide a much sturdier and more supportive foundation than the wire rack you’re currently using. That said, it does have a little side-to-side sway, so it may add a small amount of motion to the overall feel. The upside is that it offers solid, consistent support since it uses plywood planks instead of a wire grid, which can become an issue over time.
I personally have our adjustable base at home and installed it inside an existing bed frame. We removed the slats and center supports and carefully measured to make sure it would fit. It ended up fitting snugly inside the frame without rubbing when moving up and down, though results can vary depending on the bed frame. Doing it this way completely eliminated any motion transfer from the adjustable base.
Higher-end options from Leggett & Platt, such as the Prodigy and S-Cape models, provide similar solid support but tend to have less motion transfer if that’s important to you.
As for the 12" versus 14", it’s a bit of a toss-up, but I’d lean toward the 12" based on your height and weight.
Do you happen to know the model name and firmness of the Bob-O-Pedic you have? They make several variations. Also, do you remember how long you had it, or what mattress you owned before that? If you don’t have those details, no worries at all.
This is all subjective, and our definition of firm may differ from yours, but on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being as firm as the floor, how would you rate your firmness preference?
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I second this advice.
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