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Forbes
03-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Titan Plus Luxe Mattress Review: Firm Support And Soft Pressure Relief
In recent mattress testing conducted by the Forbes Vetted sleep team, the Titan Plus Luxe rose to the top and was dubbed a 'fan favorite,' particularly among testers in the 250-pounds-and-up category. While I'm not technically in that range, my husband's weight, as a six-foot-five 'big and tall' guy, is usually right around there. In this Titan Plus Luxe Mattress review, I'll share why it works for him, and also for me, sharing the bed with him. I've been sleeping on the Titan Plus Luxe for over a month to test its support, motion isolation and ... More more. I've been working with product testing and reviews for five years, and have tested more than my fair share of bedding and sleep products. Despite this expertise, a mattress is still a very personal item that needs to cater to many individual sleep preferences, as well as body type and size and any aches and pains. And when couples share a bed, a mattress has to please them both. To provide the most information possible, in this Titan Plus Luxe review, I'll do a deep dive into the mattress itself and its construction. I'll also share the opinions of me and my husband, bolstered by the insights of several other plus-size testers who tried this mattress. Titan Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. Type: Hybrid | Titan's firmness rating: Medium (6) | Trial period: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime | Height: 13 inches Best for: Skip if: The Titan Plus Luxe is a 13-inch hybrid designed for plus-size sleepers that can support up to 1,000 pounds. It's composed of six layers, including one of 8-inch coils, with four different varieties of CertiPUR-US-certified foams, as explained below. The six layers of the Titan Plus Luxe. The Titan Plus Luxe is rated by the company as a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, a medium firmness. But in my experience and that of most of our testers, it skews a little firmer-feeling than that. When I lie on it, my whole body feels uniformly and strongly supported, with no give or sagging as I change position. And even with his larger size and heavier weight, my husband feels the same, and says, 'I don't perceive much bounce; it feels like the internal build is substantial.' Despite being so supportive, the mattress' quilted top has a lot of soft cushioning that lets pressure point areas like the hips and shoulders sink in. My husband is primarily a side sleeper, and hasn't experienced any discomfort in that position. I'm a combination sleeper, mostly switching between stomach sleeping and side sleeping, and the Titan Plus Luxe has been comfortable for me, with no pain points. Our group of seven testers, who all weigh more than 250 pounds, scored it a 9 out of 10 for side sleeping and an 8.5 out of 10 for back and stomach sleeping. The Titan Plus Luxe Mattress is 13 inches tall, which my tall husband appreciates. As a taller person, another thing my husband prefers about the Titan Plus Luxe is its 13-inch height, which is noticeably more than our previous memory foam mattress. Of course the full height of your bed is also dependent on the frame or base, but the extra few inches of the Plus Luxe make getting in and out of bed more comfortable for him. The Titan Plus Luxe is a bed-in-a-box mattress, so it's delivered magically folded in half and rolled up, wrapped in plastic, in a manageable-size package. While the size is convenient and easy to get through hallways and upstairs, it is still quite heavy and may need two people to carry and maneuver it. (The brand says it weighs between 80 to 150 pounds depending on the size you choose.) The packaging and delivery did leave a little to be desired, though. It showed up on my porch with the cardboard box completely falling apart. There was nothing protecting the mattress inside the box aside from plastic wrap, and it was exposed in multiple areas. I'm actually shocked the mattress wasn't damaged at all during shipping. It was easy to unpack and it basically unrolled itself once the plastic was removed. It had to sit to expand and off-gas for 24 hours, and it did have a bit of a chemical odor while doing so. The Titan Plus Luxe Mattress after unboxing and unrolling. As a big-and-tall side sleeper, my husband was pleasantly surprised at the plush cushioning of the Plus Luxe, as it effectively cradles all pressure points. And as a sometimes side sleeper, I have to agree—I haven't experienced any aches and pains from sleeping on this mattress. Another one of our testers reports that the Titan Plus Luxe 'felt comfortable' and that she 'didn't feel any discomfort in the target areas.' 'You slightly sink in without misalignment,' she says. Our testers scored it a 9 out of 10 for overall pressure relief. While the brand notes that the mattress' cover contains an infusion of cooling gel, neither my husband nor I have found it particularly cooling. The mattress itself is not cool to the touch, and we've both had nights during which we've felt sweaty or had to kick covers off while we sleep. I should note that during testing, we've been sleeping with cooling bamboo sheets and a silk-filled comforter that is made to be cooling for hot sleepers. If you're naturally a hot sleeper and are more comfortable with specifically cooling products, I recommend upgrading to the optional GlacioTex cooling cover (for a little over $100) that uses PE fibers that absorb body heat and wick moisture away from your skin. Having slept on memory foam for years before trying the Titan Plus Luxe, we feared that the mattress wouldn't isolate motion as well as our previous one. This is the first hybrid mattress we've owned, and we're pleasantly surprised by how well it performs. We both tend to be restless sleepers, tossing and turning throughout the night. We have both managed to sleep through any movement from each other, to wake up feeling rested. I'm a lighter sleeper than my husband, though, so I still usually wake up if he gets out of bed and back into it during the night. The Titan Plus Luxe is specifically designed to be supportive for heavy sleepers—the 'big, tall and powerfully strong,' according to the company. The layer of 900 coils offers plus-size support, while the comfort layers make sure there is still a little sink and body contouring. As a mostly stomach sleeper, I haven't noticed any sagging or lack of support for my spine, and our group of testers agree. One tester commented that while the mattress itself is firm and supportive enough for stomach sleeping, the soft, pillowy cover has enough give that his stomach was comfortable pressing into it. My husband, who sometimes sleeps on his back, says that the mattress has 'a great balance of firmness and give.' He adds, 'Your hips sink into the surface batting while the rest of your body floats. This is a great mattress for back sleepers.' As for edge support, the sides are nice and strong, so you can roll around on the mattress and not feel as if you might fall off. One tester says, 'There was no sinking feeling when I shifted. And as I changed positions, I did not feel any change in support. The center of the bed felt as supportive as the edge.' The Titan Plus Luxe Mattress offers a medium feel and sturdy edge support. Maybe because our last mattress was memory foam, we haven't felt any issues with movement on the Plus Luxe. Unlike memory foam, where you can sometimes feel sunk in or stuck, we both feel firmly 'on top' of this mattress. The majority of our testers scored its edge support at least an 8 out of 10, with one noting, 'I found it quite easy to move in, but not a complete ease that you would get with a solid firm mattress.' Testers agreed that although it's easy to shift around on, the Titan Plus Luxe is not a bouncy mattress where it's completely effortless. Titan is owned by Brooklyn Bedding, which was founded by two brothers, John and Rob Merwin. John Merwin is the CEO of 3Z Brands, which is the parent company of not only Brooklyn Bedding, but also Helix Sleep, Nolah, Birch, Leesa and Bear Mattress. If buying a mattress made in the U.S. is important to you, you'll be happy to learn that all of these mattresses are designed and assembled in Phoenix, Arizona. The whole line of Titan mattresses is designed for the plus-size sleeper. Titan offers a 5% discount to people in certain professions, particularly those in the medical field, the military, first responders, educators, as well as students. Titan ships all orders via FedEx, for no extra fee. The mattresses are delivered folded and rolled, in a box. Note that once you remove the plastic and the mattress unrolls and decompresses, it can take 24 hours to be fully ready to use. Once your mattress is ready for you, you have plenty of time to decide if you made the right purchase. Titan offers a trial period of 120 nights, although you can't return the Plus Luxe until you've given it a chance for at least 30 nights. But if you do decide you're unhappy with your mattress, all you have to do is email the company to get it picked up and removed, and your return processed. Note that there is a $99 return fee. Every mattress purchase from Titan comes with a limited lifetime warranty, providing you bought it directly from the company or from an authorized retailer. Note: You must have your receipt for proof of purchase. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the mattress. For the first ten years of ownership, the company replaces your mattress at no charge after a warranty claim. During years 11 to 15, a replacement costs 50% of the then-current retail price of the mattress. A warranty claim during years 16 to 20 costs you 60% of the then-current price. And if you submit a warranty claim after 20 years, you're responsible for 75% of the then-current retail price. Titan offers two mattress models in addition to the Titan Plus Luxe. Titan Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. This is the basic hybrid model from Titan and is rated a 9 out of 10 firmness by the brand. We found it to feel extra firm, and named it the best extra-firm mattress for heavy people. It features five layers of construction to provide comfort and support, and is also available with the optional GlacioTex cooling cover. Titan Forbes Vetted Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. The Titan Plus Elite is the top of the line of Titan mattresses. It has a medium-firm feel and Forbes Vetted editors picked it as the best mattress for heavy people with shoulder pain. It's super supportive and features an extra layer of microcoils to provide extra pressure relief for sore joints. Unlike the other two mattress models from Titan, the GlacioTex cooling cover comes standard with the Plus Elite. Although the Titan Plus Luxe is marketed specifically toward plus-size sleepers who weigh more than 250 pounds, I think its appeal is broader than that. Anyone who shares a bed with a larger or heavier person—or even who co-sleeps with a brood of larger-size dogs—can benefit from the support, motion isolation and durability provided by a Titan mattress. Over the month we've been testing the Plus Luxe, we haven't experienced any major sleep disturbances or any discomfort or pain from the mattress. I've even noticed a decrease in tossing and turning, personally. Some mornings, I've felt like I woke up in the same position I fell asleep in. However, we do wish that we'd gotten the optional GlacioTex cover, since we've both felt hot during the night and woken up perspiring or having to kick off the covers. So if you're a hot sleeper or share the bed with someone who overheats easily or experiences night sweats, we highly recommend the cooling cover. My husband and I have been sleeping on the Titan Plus Luxe for a little longer than a month. Where we live, the season has been changing from late winter to early spring, and our climate-control settings and bedding changes have reflected that. We've taken note of how supported we feel, whether we felt hot or cold, if our movement wakes each other up, whether the edge support assists with getting up or sitting on the edge, and the pressure relief we experience. I'm a commerce editor at Forbes Vetted, where I cover the mattress and sleep category as well as home and kitchen, tech and gear. I've been testing and reviewing sleep and bedding products for about four years. I've recently covered the best comforters for hot sleepers, air quality and sleep and the best firm mattress toppers for Forbes Vetted. What Is The Difference Between The Titan Plus, The Titan Plus Luxe And The Titan Plus Elite? All three Titan mattresses are hybrids and are specifically constructed for heavier, plus-size sleepers. The Titan Plus is the firmest of the three and is constructed with four layers and is just over 11 inches thick. The Plus Luxe is made with five layers, has a medium feel and is 13 inches thick. The Plus Elite features six layers of support and comfort (including a layer of microcoils the other two mattresses lack), a medium-firm feel, is 14.5 inches thick, and comes with a plush pillow top and a GlacioTex cooling cover. Do Heavier People Need A Firmer Mattress? Yes, generally, people who weigh over 250 pounds should sleep on a firmer mattress built with extra support. A more supportive mattress can keep the bed from sagging prematurely and ensure proper support and spinal alignment throughout the life of the mattress. What Is The Weight Limit For A Mattress? Not every mattress has the same weight limit. Check with the manufacturer to learn the recommended weight limit for a specific mattress. Sleepers weighing over 250 pounds should seek out mattresses made for larger bodies.
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
DreamCloud Mattress Sale: Save Up To 60% Off This Memorial Day
There are ample opportunities to save on mattresses this holiday weekend, and DreamCloud's Memorial Day deals are particularly noteworthy. Among the mattresses on sale are models tested and approved by our sleep team, including our pick for the best mattress for pressure relief, now 47% off. Much like the long weekend, this DreamCloud mattress sale event won't last forever, so be sure to take advantage of the savings while you can. Shop the Memorial Day DreamCloud mattress sale to tale up to 60% off on some of our sleep editors' ... More top mattress picks. Below, we've detailed the DreamCloud mattresses on sale that we recommend, based on our extensive testing and research. You'll also find some discounted bed frames, like this bamboo model that's 69% off, so you can fully revamp your bedroom. If you're still looking for a specific model to address your sleep needs, we've rounded up even more Memorial Day mattress sales from top retailers. DreamCloud Formerly known as the DreamCloud Premier Rest, we named the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid the best mattress for pressure relief (and its former iteration the best soft hybrid mattress), because its combination of pocketed coils, gel-infused memory foam and a pillow-top layer provides just the right balance of support and plushness. The construction of this mattress is ideal for back, side and combination sleepers, and it's crafted with materials that promote motion isolation, to help you stay asleep if your partner moves during the night. DreamCloud The DreamCloud Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress that combines coils with memory foam to provide ample support and pressure relief. After testing dozens of mattresses, our sleep team named it the best mattress in a box for back and stomach sleepers. The only downside? It comes in just a medium-firm option, so if you want something more plush (or more supportive), you'll have to opt for a different bed. DreamCloud If you want a cozy and plush bed without sacrificing support, the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is one to consider. It has individually wrapped coils that give it a little bounce while encouraging spinal alignment. There are also plenty of foam layers to offer pressure relief, and a cushy Euro pillow top for comfort. 'The support of the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is one of its most impressive features,' reports a Forbes Vetted staffer who tried out the mattress for 60 days. That's part of why we named it the best hybrid mattress for sleepers who switch between their back and side. DreamCloud Sleep If you've ever considered an adjustable bed frame, now's your chance to pick up DreamCloud's version for over half off. It can be controlled using a wireless remote or app and has a massage feature with three intensity levels. DreamCloud If your child or teen needs a bed frame upgrade, this basic foundation is neutral and easy to set up. Right now, both the twin and twin XL sizes of this foundation on its own are over half off; or consider checking it out as part of a bundled deal with a mattress for 71% off. DreamCloud During the brand's Memorial Day sale, the DreamCloud bamboo bed frame is discounted by an impressive 69%. It's available in two finishes: the natural color shown here as well as a darker walnut finish. All of sizes of this bed frame currently have hefty discounts. The Forbes Vetted editorial team has extensive experience testing, researching and reviewing the best products on the market. Our mattress and sleep buying guides are based on expert medical advice, hundreds of hours of research and rigorous firsthand testing. The average lifespan of a mattress depends on a number of factors, including care, support, usage and more. A premium hybrid mattress from the company can last anywhere from seven to ten years, according to the DreamCloud website. You can extend the lifespan of your mattress by rotating it every three months, changing your bedding once per week, vacuuming it once per month and installing a mattress pad or protector to help against spills or other accidents. Nectar and DreamCloud are owned by the same parent company, Resident Home. Resident Home also owns mattress brands Awara and Cloverlane. The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress offers a medium-firm firmness rating. Based on a scale of 1 through 10, the brand rates it at a 6.5—meaning it has a middle-of-the-road firmness that's suitable for most sleepers.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Everything Our Editors Recommend Buying From Brooklinen's Memorial Day Sale
Brooklinen's Memorial Day Sale is here a few days early. Now through May 27, you can save 25% sitewide, and up to 50% on bundles at the linen brand. So whether you're looking to create a spa-like ambiance from your home with a plush robe or you need to replace last year's beach towels, now is the perfect time to shop. During the Brooklinen sale, you can score editor-approved items for less—like the the Classic Percale Core Sheet Set, one of our sleep editors' top picks for the best cooling sheets. You can also use code FORBES27 for 27% off select items, including the Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set. Here, we've listed all of our editors' favorite Brooklinen products. We recommend them at full price, so on sale they're a no-brainer. For even more opportunities to save, check out our list of the best Brooklinen promo codes. Our top pick for the best cooling sheets overall, this crisp, lightweight set is designed to regulate temperature, keeping hot sleepers comfortable from head to toe all night. I've personally used these sheets for over a year, and haven't found a single flaw. I never wake up too hot or too cold—they're genuinely worth the investment. Our sleep team considers this hypoallergenic down comforter a great option for hot sleepers. It's light, breathable and helps keep your bed cool all night long. In addition to the lightweight version, it's available in two other weights: All Season (700 fill power), suitable for year-round use, and Ultra-Warm (750 fill power), perfect for extra coziness. These Brooklinen bath towels come highly recommended by Forbes Vetted editors. They earned a spot on our best bath towels list thanks to their plush, thick feel and durable quality that only gets softer with each wash. They're also available in a range of colors (including striped options) that will elevate any bathroom. When it comes to sateen sheets, our sleep editors recommend this set because of its buttery smooth feel that only gets softer over time. It includes everything you need to outfit your bed: a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases. Use our exclusive code FORBES27 to save 27% on your chosen colorway and mattress size. Despite testing numerous bath robes, Brooklinen's plush option remains my favorite. Its super soft, thick and incredibly absorbent material feels like something you'd find at a high-end spa or resort. It also has thoughtful details, like adjustable cuffs, a tie waist and pockets that hold my phone and other necessities. Get the best of both worlds with this reversible towel—lounge on the plush, colorful side, then flip to the woven terry side when it's time to dry off. Purchase the towel individually or get it in a pack of two or three. While colors are selling out quickly, the bright red shade featured above is still available. Available in three support levels—plush, mid-plush, and firm—this down alternative pillow suits all types of sleepers. Reviewers say they've noticed fewer aches and pains in the morning and appreciate that the pillow maintains its plushness, even after many nights of use. These hand towels are a staple in both my bathroom and kitchen because they're lightweight and quick-drying. Even after frequent use and repeated washes, I've yet to experience a problem with stitching, shape or overall effectiveness. Crafted from soft virgin lambswool, this throw blanket will keep you and your guests warm and cozy year-round. It's thicker material and medium-weight strike the right balance between warmth and breathability, according to reviewers. They also note that it gets softer the more you use it.
