Loom & Leaf Mattress Review: Premium Foam for Pressure Relief

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Mattress Review

Loom & Leaf

Details

• Type: Foam

• Firmness: Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)

• Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King, Split California King

• Price Range: $1,195 – $3,150

• Warranty: Lifetime, Limited

Highlights

• Zoned memory foam supports the lower back and spine
• Available in medium firm (6) and firm (8)
• Free White Glove delivery

Ideal For

• Sleepers who want a more supportive memory foam bed
• People with hip or back pain
• Those who tend to overheat on all-foam mattresses

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I’m a professional product tester and mother of two middle-school-aged children, so when the time finally comes to crawl under the sheets, I want a mattress that feels like a vacation. Nights spent tossing and turning — looking for a cold spot on a too-hot mattress — make for long days that coffee can barely cure. 

When I was invited to test Saatva’s Loom & Leaf mattress, I jumped on the opportunity to experience what customers said is a perfect balance of plush and push. I sleep more comfortably on a mattress with push-back responsiveness than I do on one with a sinking-in feeling that is found in many memory foam mattresses. And as a left-side sleeper, mattresses that are too firm remind me of bunking as a chaperone at Girl Scout camp. 

There’s a mattress for every body type and sleep style. But is the Loom & Leaf by Saatva for me — or you? We’ll get into this in more detail, but overall, we found the Loom & Leaf firm mattress fit the bill for providing a balance of bounce and cradling comfort. While some customers said they slept hot, the cooling gel inserts and breathable cotton cover solves this for most sleepers. While pricier than other mattresses, the amazing customer service and free white glove delivery make the investment well worth it. 

The Loom & Leaf mattress has a strong following of customers, so to see what all the hype was about, I tested it alongside our dedicated team of nine, headed up by Dr. Michael J. Breus, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a sleep doctor in private practice for 25 years. The rest of our team includes sleep experts who have spent years testing products in our Seattle test lab and in their own homes. Our team is made up of people with different body types, sleep positions, and conditions like sleep apnea that can make sleeping more difficult. 

Because of our rigorous testing methodologies, our expert team can make data-driven, informed recommendations, which are not so easy to find when you’re searching online for mattresses or only consulting brands’ websites. We evaluated Loom & Leaf across many categories, from firmness to cooling technology and value factors beyond pricing such as warranty.

Considered a luxury memory foam mattress with a higher list price of $2,395 for a queen size, those looking for a budget mattress won’t find it in this Saatva model. But if you suffer from back pain or arthritis and want a sturdy yet plush mattress that is thicker than others (12 inches), you’ll rest easy on a Loom & Leaf. 

Loom & Leaf is made by Saatva, an online mattress company that also makes the Saatva Latex Hybrid, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Zenhaven, and Solaire. 

Saatva bills its Loom & Leaf line as an ultra-premium, 5-pound memory foam mattress with a body-hugging feel, and our testers agree that the all-foam construction and organic cotton cover offer a good combination of support and cushioning.  

When you order a mattress online, there are logistics to consider and I greatly appreciated the white glove delivery service at no extra cost. This is unusual in the industry and meant I didn’t have to lug my old mattress out the door or carry a heavy box (93 pounds for a queen) up to my second-floor bedroom. The crew that showed up when expected handled the whole job with care. I was super impressed. 

Plus, Saatva stands by its product, offering a limited lifetime warranty and 365-day sleep trial. If you return it, you’ll have to pay a $99 fee, but I doubt you’ll want to send this mattress back.

The Loom & Leaf mattress is plush yet supportive, which is ideal for side sleepers and those who need a mattress that eases pressure points. We found the Loom & Leaf mattress to be excellent for heavier side and back sleepers, and good for lighter-weight side and back sleepers. If you wear a smaller frame, go for the firm version and you won’t be disappointed. It rates an 8 for firmness while the relaxed firm is a 6.

With average edge support, those with mobility issues may find getting out of a Loom & Leaf mattress a bit cumbersome. Gel infusions in the comfort layer are designed to increase the foam’s breathability, and we think the technology did a fine job of delivering on Saatva’s promise. 

However, not every customer agreed, mainly those who sleep especially hot or weigh more than 230 pounds. (Saatva has a solution for that: check out our Saatva HD Mattress Review.) If you sleep with a partner who is chilly all night and you tend to wake up with night sweats, this mattress could trigger tossing and turning. Loom & Leaf has temperature neutrality that is comparable to other foam mattresses, but not quite what you can achieve with a hybrid like the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress.

Like other reviewers and customers said, I got an amazing night’s sleep on the Loom & Leaf mattress, and I didn’t have to constantly switch sleeping sides to stay comfortable. Suddenly, my bedroom felt like a four-star hotel.

Loom & Leaf Mattress Pros and Cons

We rate mattress firmness using a 10-point scale, with 1 being the softest and 10 the firmest. 

The subjective feel of a mattress largely depends on your body weight. Sleepers under 130 pounds generally prefer a softer model with more sinkage. A moderately firm mattress balances cushioning and support for people between 130 and 230 pounds. People over 230 pounds tend to need a firmer mattress to get the right amount of support. 

Your sleep position can also affect your firmness preferences. Side sleepers usually feel most comfortable on a softer mattress that cradles the hips and shoulders. Back and stomach sleepers require a firmer model to keep the spine properly aligned.  

Factoring in your body size and sleep style can help you determine if the Loom & Leaf is right for you. 

Loom & Leaf – Relaxed Firm

Firmness: Medium Firm (6)

Loom & Leaf – Firm

Firmness: Firm (8)

We know you’re doing your homework before purchasing a new mattress, so to save you some time, we scoured the most reputable professional mattress reviews and compared their findings. Overall, there was a consistent consensus that Loom & Leaf is a luxury memory foam mattress that best suits side sleepers and those seeking pressure relief.

New York Times’ Wirecutter rated the Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm mattress as Saatva’s best foam mattress, giving it accolades for some of the highest foam density seen in an online mattress and a durable, substantial feel. Our testers agree that Saatva does not skimp on materials, and with a 12-inch height that surpasses many other mattresses in this category, we feel the support Loom & Leaf offers is a dream for those with arthritis, back pain, or sleepers who would not be supported enough with fewer foam layers. 

Loom & Leaf earned 4.3 out of 5 stars from testing site Sleepolis, which called it a luxury pick for sleepers who need deep pressure relief. Luxury is the common thread. The mattress’s multi-layered construction includes a dense polyfoam support core to reinforce neutral spine alignment followed by sturdy transitional foam to help evenly distribute body weight. A soft quilted cover delivers cush that reviewers and our team agree cradles the hips and shoulders if you sleep on your side.

With an average rating of 9.8, Loom & Leaf relaxed firm and firm mattresses win in the memory foam category, delivering value with white glove delivery, mattress take-away service, and customer service with real humans on the other line.

Again, saving you the hassle of scrolling through endless customer reviews, our team compiled a database of legitimate, authentic ratings from people who bought and sleep on a Loom & Leaf mattress. A number of them said they followed the recommendation of friends and family and were very satisfied. There were also second-time buyers, which indicates loyalty to a quality brand.

Overwhelming praise from sleepers with back issues includes comments like this: “I wake up feeling good and my body is never in pain.” Another customer said the mattress does a fair job of isolating motion, though they had hoped for more, and mentioned it was firm and supportive to minimize joint pain. 

As our team experienced with ordering, shipping times, and delivery, customers poured out kudos for the white glove service. “The delivery team was polite and professional. They took extra care to make sure the walls didn’t get scuffed.” Another customer said the time from ordering to delivery took less than 10 days. 

We had the same experience, and the consistency of customer reviews aligns with our findings, which should give you confidence that the ratings from professionals and customers match what Saatva says about the Loom & Leaf mattress.

During testing in our sleep lab, we evaluated the Loom & Leaf mattress across several key performance categories. Our testing team includes all types of sleeper types (side, back, stomach, combination), as well as a range of body weights (under 130 pounds, 130 to 230 pounds, and over 230 pounds). 

Here’s a summary of the findings from our extensive testing. The results are based on a 10-point scale, with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent. The first rating is for the Firm model, the second is for Relaxed Firm.

Movement Isolation

Rating: 8/10 (Relaxed Firm), 7.5/10 (Firm)

Because the mattress naturally conforms to your body with its foam construction and cotton comfort layer, most motion is absorbed. However, heavier active sleepers indicated average motion isolation, especially in the firm model that is more responsive. 

If you sleep with a partner or pets, this is something to keep into consideration. However, snuggling up with my 50-pound English Springer Spaniel on the relaxed firm model was no problem. Some may prefer the firm, however. The nice thing is, you have options.

Perimeter Support

Rating: 6/10 (Relaxed Firm), 7/10 (Firm)

If you have mobility issues or prefer a mattress with a sturdy edge, choose the firm model that has more support. Our testing showed Loom & Leaf offers fairly robust edge support, thanks to its polyfoam support core and dense transitional foam that prevents sagging.

Durability

Rating: 6/10

The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress feels substantial with its 12-inch thick construction consisting of memory foam that is considered relatively dense. This means it will probably hold up to nightly use better than softer memory foams. It will hold its shape over time, resisting sagging. Based on its design and high-quality materials, our testing professionals estimated the Loom & Leaf to perform optimally for at least six or seven years, which is average.

Pressure Relief

Rating: 8/10 

Pressure relief is where the Loom & Leaf shines because of its multi-layer comfort system. The soft organic cotton quilted cover hugs your body without a sinking feeling. Zoned memory foam supports the lower back, and sturdy transitional foam minimizes tension by evenly distributing body weight. Customers and reviewers who rated this mattress agree that you’ll gain relief from a night’s sleep on the Loom & Leaf, and I found the same to be true. After wrangling two kayaks on my van and spending a couple of hours paddling with the kids, I sunk into heaven on the Loom & Leaf. No pain and sleep gain is a win-win here.

Odor Emissions

Rating: 6/10 (Relaxed Firm), 8.5/10 (Firm)

Anytime you unbox a product made of foams and wrapped in protective plastic, there is an inevitable whiff of what you might call “new car smell.” Some mattresses off-gas more than others. If you suffer from allergies or skin conditions that are easily agitated by odor emissions, this is something to consider. Most people will not be bothered by the slight off-gassing that dissipated within a reasonable time after unboxing the Loom & Leaf.

Ease of Movement

Rating: 6/10 (Relaxed Firm), 7/10 (Firm)

Memory foam mattresses cradle the body and a byproduct of this feature is slightly less ease of movement. By no means will you get stuck in a Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress, but do weigh your priorities: Buoyancy and more ease of movement with an innerspring or hybrid mattress, or motion isolation and pressure relief that a Loom & Leaf offers. 

Temperature Neutrality

Rating: 7/10  (Relaxed Firm), 7.5/10 (Firm)

We conducted temperature regulation tests in our test lab and found that Loom & Leaf retains less heat than typical all-foam mattresses. We credit this to the gel infusions and ventilated foam that allows the layers beneath the cotton cover to breathe. You’ll sleep cooler on this mattress than typical memory foam that does not include this cooling technology. However, if you’re a sleeper who tends to wake up sweaty, there are other mattresses in the hybrid category that might be a better fit.

The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress is sold exclusively through the company’s website. However, third-party websites sometimes offer discount codes that can be applied at checkout. Saatva also offers regular sales and promotions, such as 15% off orders of $1,000 or more. 

Saatva keeps prices lower than many luxury competitors by shipping directly to the consumer. They do have a handful of viewing rooms in the United States, but you can also try out a mattress by taking advantage of Loom & Leaf’s 365-night sleep trial.

What we love about Saatva and its Loom & Leaf mattress line is the complimentary white glove delivery and old mattress removal. Customers report receiving their mattress in less than 10 days and turn-key service. We discovered the same high level of customer service and efficient turn-around time.

Saatva Loom & Leaf offers a 365-day free trial, with a caveat. If you decide within a year of the purchase date that the mattress just doesn’t work for you, there is generally a $99 fee associated with the return. Some mattress companies do not afford you that luxury and what you buy is what you get. Many online mattress companies offer no sleep trial or a 30-, 60-, or 90-day test run with a fee to return. 

Loom & Leaf also offers a limited lifetime warranty. Read the fine print. This is not a license to spill red wine while watching Netflix without proper mattress protection. As with any warranty, pay close attention to what is not included along with mattress care instructions. Loom & Leaf goes way above industry standard with many offering a 10-year limited warranty.

If you’re shopping for a foam mattress at a value price point, check out these other reviews of beds that might be right for you.

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About The Author

Garen Glazier

Staff Writer, Product Testing Team

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Garen is a health and lifestyle content creator. She realized the importance of sleep when her children made getting a good night’s rest more challenging. Garen is always learning something new about the wide world of sleep and sleep products. Married with two girls, ages 7 and 11, she is a book nerd and a lover of pop music, travel, and the Pacific Northwest.

• POSITION: Side Sleeper
• TEMPERATURE: Neutral Sleeper
• CHRONOTYPE: Wolf

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