Texas King Mattress: Organic Latex, Built to Order
A Texas King mattress from Sleep Essentials is built to order in Roanoke, Virginia from layers of certified GOLS organic latex that you choose, in the firmness you want, and any layer can be swapped later without replacing the bed. We build it as a Texas King and as a Split Texas King, with a different firmness on each side if the two of you sleep differently.
Texas King size: 96 by 80 inches
A Texas King from Sleep Essentials measures 96 by 80 inches. Because the bed can be turned sideways, 96 x 80 and 80 x 96 describe the same bed. Here is how it compares with the other oversize kings we build, from our full mattress size chart.
| Size | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Wyoming King | 84″ x 84″ |
| Texas King | 96″ x 80″ |
| Florida King | 108″ x 80″ |
| Family King | 120″ x 80″ |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ |
| Standard King (Eastern King) | 76″ x 80″ |
Texas King is one of the four super king sizes we build to order, alongside Wyoming King, Florida King and Family King. Every one of them is bigger than a standard king. This page covers what you need to decide before you order one: the size, the firmness, the split, the base, the sheets and the room it has to fit in.
How big is a Texas King mattress?
Call 540-397-2337 and we will give you the exact width and length of the Texas King we build, and tell you how it compares to the bed you sleep on now. A Texas King from Sleep Essentials is 96 by 80 inches, from our Texas King size chart.
Oversized beds are not a standard the way a queen or a king is. Different makers use the name Texas King for beds of different shapes, and frames and sheets sold under the same name do not always agree with each other. A bed this size is made to order, so the only measurement that matters is the one we cut your layers to. Ask us, write it down, and check it against your room and your frame before you buy anything else.
When you call, tell us three things and we will settle the size question in a few minutes:
- How tall the tallest sleeper is.
- Who else ends up in the bed: a partner, children, grandchildren, a dog.
- The inside measurement of the frame you want to use, if you already own one.
Who a Texas King is for
A Texas King is for people who have run out of room on a standard king. A king is as big as a mattress range usually goes, and for some households that is still not enough. These are the people who call us about one:
- Couples who want their own room again, so one person turning over does not wake the other.
- Households where a dog, a cat or a toddler ends up in the bed most nights.
- Tall sleepers whose feet are at the end of a king before they are comfortable.
- Anyone with a large bedroom who is tired of a bed that looks small in it.
More mattress between two people also means you feel each other move less. That is often the real reason a couple goes from a king to a super king, more than the extra space itself.
Texas King or Wyoming King?
These are the two super king sizes people compare most. They have different footprints, and the right one depends on whether your problem is length, width or both, and on the shape of the room. Our page on the Wyoming King bed covers that size in detail.
The quickest way to choose is on the phone. Give us the room measurements and who sleeps in the bed, and we will tell you honestly which of the four super king sizes fits your room and your household, and whether a Texas King is the right one. If none of the four is quite right, we also build custom sizes.
Split Texas King: two firmness levels in one bed
A Split Texas King arrives as two halves that sit side by side on the same bed. Each half is built from its own layers, so each half can be its own firmness. One of you gets soft, the other gets firm, in one bed, with no compromise and no separate beds pushed together.
You choose this with our split firmness beds, where you pick an arrangement for each side. Side B is the firmer side. On that product, Split Florida King and Split Family King come in 9 or 12 inches, and every other size, including the Split Texas King, comes in 9 inches.
A split has two practical benefits on a bed this big. Each half can go on its own adjustable base, so one of you can raise the head of the bed while the other stays flat. And two halves are far easier to carry up a staircase and around a landing than one oversized mattress.
What is inside a Texas King latex mattress
The same thing that is inside every bed we make. The latex is certified to the Global Organic Latex Standard, GOLS, and that certification proves it is made only of the sap of the tree. While most latex mattress companies claim natural or organic or 100 percent latex, unless it is certified GOLS latex you can verify, you are taking a chance on what you are getting.
- Three latex layers, each layer three inches thick.
- Six firmness levels for each layer: Ultra Soft, Soft, Medium Soft, Medium, Medium Firm and Ultra Firm.
- No fire retardant chemicals.
- No toxic glues.
- A zip cover made from Tencel and polyester, so the cover comes off.
Because the layers are separate pieces, the bed is never a one time decision. If it turns out firmer or softer than you expected, you swap one layer rather than replacing the whole mattress.
The four arrangements in Texas King
On the builder there are 216 ways to arrange three layers, so we publish four ready made arrangements as starting points. All four are made in the super king sizes, Texas King included, and each one can still be changed layer by layer.
| Arrangement | Top, middle, bottom | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| AR1 | Ultra Soft, Medium Soft, Medium Soft | Lighter body weights and anyone who loves a soft bed. |
| AR2 | Soft, Medium, Medium | Our most popular. Extremely comfortable without being too soft or too firm. |
| AR3 | Medium Soft, Medium Firm, Medium Firm | Firm support with a cushioned top, so shoulders and hips sink in while your back stays supported. |
| AR4 | Medium Firm, Ultra Firm, Ultra Firm | Our firmest, for heavier body weights or anyone who wants a truly firm bed. |
If you do not know where to start, the AR2 in super king sizes is the one we label most popular. If one of you has a sore back, look at the AR3 super king for back support. If you are heavier or want it truly firm, it is our firmest super king, the AR4.
What a Texas King mattress costs
The four arrangements, AR1 through AR4, start at $4,000 in the super king sizes. Pick Split Texas King on the product page and it shows you the exact price for that size.
These are made to order beds built in our own factory, not warehouse stock. We do not run a permanent discount. What we do instead is let you start from one of the four published arrangements, and swap a single layer later if the feel is not right, which costs a fraction of a new bed.
What to put a Texas King on
An oversized mattress needs an oversized base. You have two choices from us, both made for the super king sizes:
- A Southerland Sleep adjustable base: the B26 from $3,000, the G94 from $3,600 and the G96 from $3,800. In a Split Texas King, each half gets its own base.
- A shippable mattress foundation, built in all four super king sizes in 5 inch, 8 inch and 11 inch heights. It ships flat and goes together in the room, which matters when a one piece base this size will not fit up your stairs.
If you are buying a frame somewhere else, check the inside measurement of the frame rather than the name on the box, because sellers use the super king names loosely. Then call us and compare it to our measurement before you order.
Sheets that fit a Texas King
Here is the practical problem nobody warns you about: buy an oversized bed and your local shop does not sell sheets for it. King sheets will not stretch to fit. We solved that by having Ocochi make them to order for us. The Ocochi bamboo sheet set for Texas King beds comes in Texas King and Split Texas King, in seven colours, from $340. They are bamboo lyocell, certified OEKO-TEX.
Measure the room and the route in
Measure your bedroom before you order. A bed this size needs space to walk around it and room for nightstands, and it needs a route into the room: the front door, the hallway, the turn at the top of the stairs. If you tell us the room measurements on the phone, we will tell you honestly whether a Texas King will fit. If the route is tight, a split is usually the answer.
Buying a bed this big without worrying about it
A Texas King is a bed you will keep for years, so the terms matter as much as the mattress.
- A 60 day comfort assurance on the firmness. Wait at least 20 days so your body can adjust, then call if it is not right, and we send you a new layer of your choice free. You pay only the shipping on it.
- A 10 year non prorated warranty. Non prorated is the important word. The cover does not shrink as the years pass.
- Built in Roanoke, Virginia and shipped nationwide. The people who make your bed answer the phone.
If you are within driving distance you are welcome to lie on these beds in our Roanoke showroom before you buy. If you are not, call 540-397-2337. Tell us the height of the tallest sleeper, who else gets in the bed, the size of the room and whether anyone has shoulder or hip pain, and we will tell you whether the Texas King is your size and which arrangement to start from.
See every Super King size question we answer.
Common questions
What size is a Texas King mattress?
A Texas King from Sleep Essentials is 96 by 80 inches, from our mattress size chart. Call 540-397-2337 with your room measurements and we will tell you how it compares to the bed you have now.
Who sells a Texas King mattress?
Sleep Essentials builds Texas King and Split Texas King mattresses to order in Roanoke, Virginia, from certified GOLS organic latex layers, and ships them nationwide. You choose the firmness of each layer, and you can swap a layer later. We also supply the base and the sheets in Texas King, so all three are sized to each other.
How much is a Texas King mattress?
Our four arrangements, AR1 through AR4, start at $4,000 in the super king sizes, which includes the Texas King. Pick Split Texas King on the product page to see the exact price. Adjustable bases run from $3,000 to $3,800 and Ocochi sheets start at $340.
Can a Texas King have a different firmness on each side?
Yes. Order a Split Texas King and each half is built from its own latex layers, so each side can be its own firmness from Ultra Soft to Ultra Firm. In our split firmness beds you pick an arrangement for each side, and Side B is the firmer side. Each half can also go on its own adjustable base.
Where do I get sheets for a Texas King?
From us. Local shops rarely stock them and king sheets will not stretch to fit. Ocochi makes Premier Bamboo sheet sets to order for us in Texas King and Split Texas King, in seven colours, from $340. They are bamboo lyocell, certified OEKO-TEX, and cut for the size.
What do I put a Texas King mattress on?
Either a Southerland Sleep adjustable base, the B26 from $3,000, the G94 from $3,600 or the G96 from $3,800, or our shippable mattress foundation in 5, 8 or 11 inch heights. Both are made for the super king sizes. On a split, each half gets its own adjustable base.
Will a Texas King fit up my stairs?
A split usually will. A Split Texas King comes as two halves, and the latex itself comes in separate layers, so nothing arrives as one rigid oversized piece. Our foundation ships flat and goes together in the room. Tell us about the stairs and the turns when you call and we will plan it with you.