Best Durable Mattresses Against Wear and Tear

Last updated November 10, 2024

It's no secret that buying a new mattress can be quite expensive, so if you decided to buy one, you'd obviously want it to be long-lasting. As a rule of thumb, latex-based mattresses are sturdier, and so they have a longer lifespan. However, that doesn't mean you won't be able to find foam mattresses which will serve you well for decades. The following article presents the five most durable mattresses available on the market. As you'll see, some of them are based on latex while others are based on foam.

Big Fig

Big Fig logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
Medium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    120 Days

  • Warranty Period

    20 Years

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Big Fig is a medium-firm hybrid mattress. Although it's a mattress mainly built for XL sleepers, it's bouncy and cushy enough to enable their average weight counterparts a comfortable night's sleep. The Big Fig is extremely strong and durable to the extent that it's capable of supporting up to 1,100 pounds of sleepers weight. This exceptional strength stems from a solid structure based on high density foam and steel coils.

The Big Fig is a highly durable hybrid mattress

A comfort layer of 0.5'' of gel-infused latex is the Big Fig's 'weakest link in the chain'. Beneath it, there is a robust transition layer made of three sub-layers of hardened poly foam at different density levels ranging from 1.8lb to 2.5lb. Apart from curbing sinkage, these sub-layers considerably buttress the mattress. 

The Big Fig's has a system of 7'' individually wrapped coils, which enhance support. Another thick layer of 3'' hardened foam (1.8 lb) surrounds the coils reinforcing them and boosting their capacity to support the mattress. It also strengthens the edges making them highly stable. Lastly, a base layer of 1.5'' highly dense poly foam supports the coils as they compress protecting them from fracture and deformation and increases the mattress' structural integrity. 

The Big Fig is sold with a 20-year non-prorated warranty. It covers manufacturing defects and impressions on the surface of the mattress greater than 1''.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1499.00
$999.00

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
60 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1599.00
$1099.00

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
73 lbs.
Full
Price $1699.00
$1199.00

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
90 lbs.
Queen
Price $1899.00
$1399.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
110 lbs.
King
Price $2099.00
$1599.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
130 lbs.
California King
Price $2099.00
$1599.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
130 lbs.
Spit King
Price $2699.00
$2199.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
130 lbs.

Nectar Premier Hybrid

Nectar logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
Medium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    365 Days

  • Warranty Period

    Lifetime

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Nectar Premier Hybrid is a foam and coils mattress. Despite having a medium-firm firmness level, it's engineered to provides enhanced pressure relieving contouring and is, therefore, well-suited for heavyweight sleepers as well average weight sleepers. It can even work well as a comfy mattress for back sleepers and for some lightweight stomach sleepers.

The Nectar Premier Hybrid is a long lasting mattress

The Premier Hybrid's first layer is made of a malleable memory foam, which wraps the body relieving pressure. It's not the strongest material, but beneath it, there is much sturdier 2'' high density ActiveLift poly foam. The third layer contains 1'' of supple medium density poly foam, which also toughens the mattress.

The fourth layer functions as the Premier Hybrid's main source of support as it comprises 8'' individually encased steel coils. These coils are reinforced around the edges making the mattress' perimeter more resistant to sagging. The coils themselves are supported by a base layer of 1'' ultra-dense poly foam, which also adds durability to all the other layers of the mattress.

The Premier Hybrid is backed by a lifetime warranty, giving you peace of mind for many years to come. This warranty covers impressions on the surface deeper than 1.5'', erosion of the foam leading to cracks and splits and manufacturing defects in the assembly of the mattress' cover.

During the first 10 years, the Nectar will replace the mattress in case it has a defect covered by the warranty. After the 10th year, the company may either repair the mattress or replace it based on its decision. The customer will have to pay a $100 fee for two-way shipping.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1349.00
$809.40

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
61 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1499.00
$899.40

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
64 lbs.
Full
Price $1649.00
$989.40

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
82 lbs.
Queen
Price $1799.00
$1079.40

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
97 lbs.
King
Price $2099.00
$1259.40

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
121 lbs.
California King
Price $2099.00
$1259.40

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
120 lbs.
Split King
Price $2998.00
$1798.80

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
128 lbs.

Nest Bedding Sparrow

Nest logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftMediumFirm
  • Trial Period

    365 Days

  • Warranty Period

    Lifetime

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Nest Sparrow is a top-notch hybrid mattress built from foam and coils. It combines deep contouring with strong support. It's available in three firmness models of plush (soft), medium and firm. Moreover, the King and California King sizes can be split to include two of these firmness levels. The three firmness models enable the Sparrow to meet the comfort needs of a wide range of sleeper types and weights.

The Nest Sparrow is a durable hybrid mattress built from foam and coils.

The Sparrow has two comfort layers. The first layer consists of body-conforming gel-infused memory foam. The second layer contains much more resilient Energex poly foam. This foam generates latex-like bounce and increases the mattress' durability. It has a firmness levels 10, 20 and 28 ILD in the plush, medium and firm models respectively. Higher ILD means higher density and greater toughness.

What really gives the Sparrow its strength is its transition layer of ultra-dense 30 ILD polymer-structured SmartFlow foam and 6'' of sturdy 16 gauge coils in the support layer. And if that's not enough, the Sparrow has an additional 1'' base layer of highly dense poly foam providing firm structural support for the mattress' layers above.

The Sparrow is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, which covers impressions of its surface deeper than 1'' and manufacturing flaws in the mattress' cover fabric.

Nest offers its customers a Lifetime Renewal Exchange allowing them to replace the Sparrow's comfort layer by a new one whenever they want (even after trial) for free. This is a one-time option and its main aim is to either change the mattress' feel or prolong its lifespan. 

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1226.00
$1042.10

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
55 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1332.00
$1132.20

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
60 lbs.
Split California King
Price $1332.00
$1132.20

Dimensions
36" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
120 lbs.
Full
Price $1759.00
$1495.15

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
13"

Weight
85 lbs.
Queen
Price $2132.00
$1812.20

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
105 lbs.
King
Price $2452.00
$2084.20

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
13"

Weight
115 lbs.
California King
Price $2452.00
$2084.20

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
13"

Weight
115 lbs.

Avocado Vegan

Avocado logo
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
Firm
  • Trial Period

    365 Days

  • Warranty Period

    25 Years

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Avocado Vegan is a latex and coils hybrid mattress. It has a firm firmness level which makes it highly supportive and, therefore, a good fit for heavier back and stomach sleepers. Despite being a firm mattress, it contains a hyper-elastic Dunlop latex in its comfort layer which provides improved pressure relieving bounce and enhances comfort. The Vegan is made of purely natural and organic materials making it  one of the markets top eco-friendly mattresses which will appeal to environmentally conscious buyers.

A review of the Avocado Vegan

The hyper-elastic Dunlop latex in the Vegan's comfort layer, which is 2'' thick, is able to bend easily while quickly resuming its normal shape after contraction. This improved elasticity protects it from tearing. It also reduces the likelihood of the appearance of indentations on the surface of the mattress.

The mattress' support layer consists of a robust coil system. The coils are tuned in three gauges of 14, 16, and 17, the lower ones being thicker and stronger. The coils are also divided into five different support zones. This division as well as the different gauges help distribute sleepers' weight across the mattress reducing the pressure on the coils and prolonging their lifespan.

Finally, the Vegan's bottom layer contains 1'' of super-dense latex supporting the coils as they compress and adding durability to the mattress as a whole.

The Vegan, like all of Avocado's mattresses, comes with an extended 25-year warranty. It covers impressions on the surface of the mattress deeper than 1.5'', degradation of the latex leading to splits, cracks, side variations greater than 2'' and manufacturing defects like stitching unraveling.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $1399.00
$1199.00

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
11"

Weight
59 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $1499.00
$1299.00

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
11"

Weight
63 lbs.
Full
Price $1699.00
$1499.00

Dimensions
54" x 75"

Height
11"

Weight
82 lbs.
Queen
Price $1999.00
$1799.00

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
11"

Weight
97 lbs.
King
Price $2599.00
$2399.00

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
11"

Weight
123 lbs.
California King
Price $2599.00
$2399.00

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
11"

Weight
122 lbs.

Naturepedic EOS Trilux Organic Latex

Naturepedic.com
  • Side sleepers
  • Back sleepers
  • Stomach sleepers
Firmness:
SoftMediumFirmMedium-SoftMedium-Firm
  • Trial Period

    100 Days

  • Warranty Period

    25 Years

  • Return Fee

    Free

  • Shipping Fee

    Free

The Naturepedic EOS Trilux Organic Latex is an all-latex mattress capable cushioning the body while delivering improved orthopedic support. It comes in five firmness models of plush (soft), medium, cushion-firm (medium-firm), firm and extra-firm. The mattress consists of 100% organic and sustainable materials with no synthetic additives significantly reducing the negative impact on the environment.

A review of the Naturepedic EOS Trilux Organic Latex mattress

Beneath a cover of soft silk-like cotton, wool and PLA fiber, the EOS Trilux Organic has three consecutive 3'' layers of supple and strong latex. A mass of 9'' resilient latex makes the mattress highly durable.

The latex layers come in three density levels of low (less than 4.3 PCF), medium (around 4.8 PCF) and high (5.3+ PCF). The mattress' five firmness models contain different combinations of these density levels. For example, the plush model has two low density latex layers on top of a medium density layer. The extra-firm model, in contrast, has a first layer of medium density latex and two layers of high density latex beneath it. This architecture makes it the most durable compared to the other models, but it's also the least cushy. The extra-firm model is designed for plus size sleepers while the plush model is intended for lightweight ones. 

The EOS Trilux Organic is sold with a 25-year prorated warranty. In the first 10 years, Naturepedic will repair or replace the mattress for free. From the 10th year onwards, the company will cover only 60% of repairing or replacement costs. This percentage decreases by 4% every year until the 25th year. The warranty covers indentation on the mattress surface which are deeper than 1.5'' and manufacturing defects resulting in splits or cracks in the latex.

Size Options

Comparison
Twin
Price $2599.00
$2079.20

Dimensions
38" x 75"

Height
10"

Weight
92 lbs.
Twin XL
Price $2899.00
$2319.20

Dimensions
38" x 80"

Height
10"

Weight
102 lbs.
Full
Price $3699.00
$2959.20

Dimensions
53" x 75"

Height
10"

Weight
128 lbs.
Queen
Price $3999.00
$3199.20

Dimensions
60" x 80"

Height
10"

Weight
154 lbs.
King
Price $4999.00
$3999.20

Dimensions
76" x 80"

Height
10"

Weight
205 lbs.
California King
Price $4999.00
$3999.20

Dimensions
72" x 84"

Height
10"

Weight
205 lbs.
Mattress Comparison
Big FigNectar Premier HybridNest Bedding SparrowAvocado VeganNaturepedic EOS Trilux Organic Latex
Sleep positions
Upgradable
Firmness
Soft firmness
Medium firmness
Firm firmness
Medium soft firmness
Medium firm firmness
Returns policy
Free return shipping
Returns fee0000
Sleep positions
Back sleepers
Front sleepers
Side sleepers
Trial & warranty
Trial period120365365365100
Lifetime warranty
Warranty period202525

Conclusion

Except for diamonds, nothing lasts forever. Yet the five mattresses we've discussed here will enable you to enjoy high-quality sleep for many many years without worrying about wear-and-tear, defects and repairs. They come with extended warranties, which is the best indication that the companies manufacturing these durable mattresses have great confidence in their ability to stand the test of time; otherwise, they'd not be willing to back them for so long.


FAQ

What defines a durable mattress?

It's recommended replacing your mattress every 8-10 years. A durable mattress will last much longer, even as twice as long. By saying 'last', we mean maintaining its structural integrity, having no serious defects, keeping its main pressure relieving properties and remaining supportive.

Where are the mattresses reviewed in this article manufactured?

The mattresses discussed in this article are 100% American made

How are the mattresses which appear in this article delivered?

The mattresses will reach your doorstep wrapped in plastic, rolled and compressed in a box. You'll be required to set up your new mattress by yourself.

Can I get help with setting up my new mattress and removing the old one?

Only some of the mattress companies offer white glove delivery. Except for the Nectar Premier Hybrid, the mattresses reviewed here come with this service, but it includes an added cost.

Can I order the mattresses discussed in this article if I reside in Alaska or Hawaii?

The majority of the US companies ship their mattresses to Alaska and Hawaii at an additional fee. Of the mattresses which appear in this article, only the Big Fig isn't shipped to these states. However, it's shipped to Canada.

Do the mattresses reviewed above need a special foundation?

The mattresses discussed in this article are compatible with the large majority of the foundations, frames or adjustable bases you can buy on the market as long as they can support their weight. Each manufacturer stipulates its own guidelines regarding the most suitable sleep platforms for its mattresses. Generally speaking, any platform you'll choose ought to have strong central support. If you intend to use a slat bed, you'll have to ensure that the slats are no more than 5'' apart.

Are there any financing options which will assist me in buying these mattresses?

The mattress companies included in this article are affiliated with third-party financial companies. These companies have programs meant to help customers purchase the new mattress they want. For instance, buying the mattress now and paying for it later on or using fixed monthly payments with low or zero APR. For additional details, visit the mattress companies' websites.