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MATTRESS 101
How to Choose a Mattress for Your Body Type
Your body type is a crucial yet often overlooked factor when choosing a mattress. Understanding how your body interacts with your mattress is key to finding a mattress that’ll give you the best sleep possible.
Not sure where to start? Take our quiz to find the best mattress for your body.
Body Type Breakdown
Your body type — overall shape, height, and weight distribution — will determine what areas need the most support.
Triangle
Hips proportionately broader than shoulders and chest
Square
Evenly proportioned in hips, waist, and shoulders
Hourglass
Chest and hips of similar proportions and a narrower waist
Inverted Triangle
Shoulders and chest proportionately broader than hips
Circle
Shoulders and hips proportionately narrower than chest and stomach
| Body Shape | Back Position | Side Position | Stomach Position |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hourglass |
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Back Position
- Shoulders
- Lower back
- Buttocks
- Heels
Side Position
- Shoulder
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
Stomach Position
- Chest/Breasts
- Pelvis
- Knees
Why One Size Won’t Fit All
In the context of buying a mattress, where you carry your weight is often more important than how much you weigh. If you carry your weight in your shoulders and upper chest, you will have different support needs than someone who carries weight in their midsection or hips.
In other words, you can have two people of exactly the same weight who need very different mattresses because of where they carry their weight. Here is an example.
Choosing the Right Mattress for Partners
Our dual comfort mattresses are single mattresses that are customized so that each side caters to you and your partner’s specific sleep needs and preferences. We typically recommend getting a dual comfort mattress in king-size or above, since each half of a king mattress is equivalent to a twin XL mattress.
Split King mattresses are two separate Twin XL mattresses housed within one bed frame, creating a king-sized bed (76″ x 80″). Having two separate mattresses allows both parties to sleep on a mattress best suited for their needs and body type while still enjoying sleeping beside one another. Your side will fit your preferences and their side will fit theirs — everyone gets the quality sleep they deserve. Here’s how it works.
Let an Expert Help You Find the Best Mattress for Your Body Type
With over four decades of experience helping customers find the mattress of their dreams, you can trust our professional and courteous mattress experts to find you a mattress that truly conforms to your body type.
