{"id":137804,"date":"2020-11-24T11:11:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T16:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/best-mattress-for-heavy-people-in-canada\/"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:22:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T22:22:10","slug":"best-mattress-for-heavy-people-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/best-mattress-for-heavy-people-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Mattress for Heavy People in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying a mattress can be overwhelming when having to balance personal preferences with physical requirements and budget. One factor that you definitely want to have \u201cweigh in\u201d on the decision making process is the weight of the sleeper. We believe we\u2019ve designed the best mattresses in Canada with heavy people in mind. Now, I know what you\u2019re thinking \u2014 of course we would say our own mattresses are the best! Even so, while our original <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/mattress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory Foam mattress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is suitable for a lot of people, we don\u2019t believe it would meet the needs of heavyset sleepers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know is looking to buy a mattress to support a heavier body weight, consider the Silk &amp; Snow Hybrid and Organic mattresses. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/hybrid-mattress\/\">S&amp;S Hybrid<\/a> mattress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines high-density memory foam with a high coil count, whereas the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress\/\">S&amp;S Organic<\/a> mattress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines 100% certified organic latex with coils to provide unrivaled support and durability \u2014 this is the ideal choice for heavy people seeking maximum comfort throughout the night, for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"blog_cta\"><div class=\"blog_cta_title\">Silk & Snow Coil-Base Mattresses<\/div><div class=\"blog_cta_subtitle\">Designed with heavy people in mind<\/div><div class=\"blog_cta_main\">\r\n            <div class=\"blog_cta_main_left\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-compare-2@2x.gif\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-compare-2@2x.gif\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"571\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mattress-compare-2@2x.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/picture><\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main_left -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"blog_cta_main_right\">\r\n                <div class=\"blog_cta_main_right_text\"><ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid Mattress:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure point relieving memory foam and a spring coil base\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firmness rating: 6.8<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Mattress:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% organic latex and innovative pocketed spring coils<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firmness rating: 7.0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price: $850 - $1600<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n        \r\n                <a class=\"white_button blog_cta_main_link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/best-bed-in-a-box-canada-old\">Shop Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main_right -->\r\n            \r\n        <\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main -->\r\n     \r\n    <\/div><!-- \/#blog_cta -->\r\n    \n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve created an extensive buyer\u2019s guide to help you find the best mattress for heavy people in Canada. Use this guide to help you form your own criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#pain-relief\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain Relief<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#firmness-vs-support\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firmness vs Support<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#temperature-regulation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temperature Regulation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#edge-support\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edge Support<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#durability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durability<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#other-considerations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Considerations\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"pain-relief\"><b>What is the best mattress for back pain?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_137778\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137778\" loading='lazy' class=\"wp-image-137778 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-700x346.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-700x346.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-250x124.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-120x59.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-515x255.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support-600x297.png 600w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zoned-support.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-137778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our S&amp;S Hybrid and S&amp;S Organic mattresses have zoned lumbar support in the form of a firmer middle zone\u00a0for optimal midriff support.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that shoulder blade pain, hip pain, and lower back pain are common among our heavyset customers, since these areas tend to be the heaviest parts of a person\u2019s body. A mattress should be able to contour to these pressure points in order to keep your spine aligned in a straight configuration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mattress that is too firm will put pressure on the heavier parts of your body, which means you\u2019ll end up tossing and turning throughout the night. Too soft a mattress, and your muscles end up tensing to overcompensate for the lack of support. Latex mattresses have been shown to reduce body pressure and achieve a more even distribution of pressure compared to polyurethane mattresses across different sleeping postures<a href=\"http:\/\/footnote1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Refer to our previous article to figure out <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/best-mattress-for-back-pain-canada\/\">best mattress for back pain<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a heavier midriff, you\u2019ll benefit from zoned support. This is when different types of coils are strategically placed to better balance your weight. In the case of Silk &amp; Snow, we place firmer coils in the center and softer coils on the outside for optimal support. Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;S Hybrid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;S Organic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mattresses also have zoned lumbar support in the form of a firmer middle zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"firmness-vs-support\"><b>If I buy the firmest mattress then I\u2019ll get the most support, right?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_137782\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137782\" loading='lazy' class=\"wp-image-137782 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--700x346.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--700x346.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--250x124.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--120x59.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--515x255.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic--600x297.png 600w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Foam-vs-Hybrid-vs-Organic-.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-137782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Firmness doesn&#8217;t mean support. Coil bases tend to do a better job of supporting heavier individuals compared to foam bases.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not exactly. Imagine a thin piece of very firm memory foam laid on a concrete floor, and now picture yourself laying on your side on it. While firm, it won\u2019t provide much support for your shoulder and hips at all. If you\u2019re someone who\u2019s a bit heavier, you\u2019ll want a bed with more support to prevent your body from sinking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/hybrid-mattress\/\">Coil bases<\/a> tend to do a better job of supporting heavier individuals compared to foam bases (i.e. 100% all foam mattresses), since the only way of making a foam base support a greater weight is to make the mattress thicker and firmer. However, foam softens quickly over time when subjected to heavier individuals and therefore quickly loses its support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also keep in mind that the mattress firmness advertised might actually feel softer to you if you\u2019re a heavier person. That\u2019s okay, as long as the bed isn\u2019t too soft to the point where you feel like you\u2019re sinking or where you can feel the base of your bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"temperature-regulation\"><b>My mattress gets too hot! What can I do about this?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_137786\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137786\" loading='lazy' class=\"wp-image-137786 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-700x346.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-700x346.png 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-250x124.png 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-120x59.png 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-515x255.png 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex-600x297.png 600w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Breathable-Latex.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-137786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you\u2019re very sensitive to temperature, a natural mattress\u00a0might be best for you.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavyset sleepers tend to experience temperature issues through the night, known as \u201csleeping hot\u201d. A coil mattress is your best bet since coils help the bed breathe by providing better air flow. We also recommend looking at the comfort layer material: latex is a natural plant-based product which, given its inherent porous properties, provides better airflow than memory foam. Memory foam\u2019s heat retention can make it difficult for you to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton, wool, and other natural fibres are also great at regulating temperatures since they help wick moisture away from the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re very sensitive to temperature, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress\/\">natural mattress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0might be best for you. With an organic cotton cover, wool quilt, latex comfort layer, and pocket coil base, each component is designed to help you sleep cool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"edge-support\"><b>Is it possible to sit on the side of the bed without feeling like I\u2019m going to fall off?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you enjoy sleeping close to the edge of the bed or sitting on the side of your bed, an important feature that heavier individuals should look for is firm edge support. Mattresses with edge support should have an extra firm perimeter, like the one found in our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;S Hybrid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mattress, which reinforces the structure and prevents flattening or sagging when sitting on the edge. Our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S&amp;S Organic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mattress on the other hand, offers harder coils around the perimeter to provide edge support. Supportive edges allow you to climb in and out of bed more comfortably, and also increase the usable sleeping area of the bed, so your bed feels more spacious once you\u2019re lying down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"durability\"><b>I\u2019m going to replace the mattress every 3-5 years anyways&#8230;can\u2019t I just buy the cheapest mattress?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know it sounds crazy, but you don\u2019t actually need to be replacing your mattress that often! Latex mattresses are a lot more durable for heavier individuals, although they are a bit pricier. Latex doesn\u2019t break down and soften from stress the same way that memory foam does. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress\/\">100% organic Dunlop latex mattress<\/a> is an ideal material for heavier sleepers, as it has the ability to remain firm and responsive for decades. We offer a 15-year warranty on our mattresses to help you sleep easy, year after year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"other-considerations\"><b>What else do I need to think about?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3>Motion Transfer Isolation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since most healthy sleepers move from 35 to 60 times a night, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you have enough space to do so comfortably without disturbing your own slumber or that of a sleeping partner, pets, or children that share the bed with you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural latex mattresses are also better at motion isolation, so even if your sleeping partner tosses and turns throughout the night, their movements won\u2019t affect your sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our mattresses come in the full range of sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King. Particularly tall individuals may wish to consider the California King size, which offers an additional 4\u201d of length compared to the King size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Weight Limitations<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is no specific weight limit to each mattress type, we don\u2019t believe a foam mattress is able to adequately support a bodyweight of more than 300lbs (per sleeping side) over time. For anyone exceeding this weight, we recommend a hybrid or latex mattress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bed Frames<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all bed frames are created equal. When purchasing a new bed, you will need to take into account the overall weight capacity: that means the weight of yourself and anyone you may share the bed with. Our Full, Queen and King <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bed frames <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each have a weight bearing load of 1100lbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the best mattress for heavy people in Canada?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our premium Hybrid and Organic mattresses were engineered with heavy people in mind. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go compare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/hybrid-mattress\/\">S&amp;S Hybrid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/organic-mattress\/\">S&amp;S Organic<\/a> to see which one works best for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"footnote1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/a><sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low FZ. &amp; al. (Mar. 2017). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Mattress Material on Body Pressure Profiles in Different Sleeping Postures<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. J Chiropr Med. Retrieved from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28228692\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28228692\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Buying a mattress can be overwhelming when having to balance personal preferences with physical requirements and budget. One factor that you definitely want to have \u201cweigh in\u201d on the decision making process is the weight of the sleeper. We believe we\u2019ve designed the best mattresses in Canada with heavy people in mind. 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