Latex for Heavy Person - Will there be a dip? Is there enough support?
Apr 20, 2009 7:00 PM
Joined: Apr 20, 2009
Points: 5
I am a light person that needs a lot of cushion.  However, my husband is a big guy (350lbs) so he needs the support.  He doesn't mind a softer mattress so long as he feels supported.  We were thinking of getting a latex mattress.

Questions:

1) how much 'body impression/dip' will there be over time compared to a normal innerspring mattress?

2) will a softer latex mattress support my husband and his weight?

3) is there a brand you recommend that will not dip (I HATE the dip), is soft, but can handle his weight?

Thanks so much!

Re: Latex for Heavy Person - Will there be a dip? Is there enough support?
Reply #12 Apr 30, 2009 8:49 PM
You get out of life exactly what you put into it.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Joined: Apr 28, 2009
Points: 21
Let's agree to disagree on this matter. I am 175lbs and my wife and both sleep on a #28 ILD core with 2" #22 topper and we are both side sleepers. It conforms perfectly to both our body weights. I grew up with a waterbed and I do not do firm beds at all. I have never come close to bottoming out even when all my weight is sitting on the edge.