Silk & Snow Mattress Review: Affordable Comfort with Deep Cradling Foam

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Mattress Review

Silk & Snow Mattress

Details

• Type: Foam

• Firmness: Medium (5)

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

• Price Range: $600 – $900

• Warranty: 15 Year, Limited

Highlights

• Budget-friendly price
• Excellent fit for side and back sleepers under 130 pounds
• Memory foam isolates motion for co-sleepers

Drawbacks

• Not well suited for sleepers over 230 pounds
• Limited edge support reduces the usable surface area of the bed
• Stomach sleepers may need more support

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Silk & Snow Mattress: Our Verdict

Silk & Snow is a mattress, bedding, and bedroom furniture company that prides itself on being 100% Canadian-owned and operated. All materials are sourced from Canada, and the company’s manufacturing is done in Toronto. 

In this review, we’ll cover Silk & Snow’s memory foam mattress, which comes in firm and medium firm options. After running both options through our testing, we recommend the medium firm for back and side sleepers and firm for back and stomach sleepers. S&S also offers two additional models: a hybrid mattress that combines memory foam and coils and an organic version of the hybrid, made from cotton and latex instead of foam.

Under its removable antimicrobial cover, the S&S is comprised of three layers. A top 2-inch layer of gel memory foam that hugs the body, prevents rolling, and keeps sleepers in place. The middle layer is another 2-inch layer of foam for extra support, and the 6-inch bottom layer provides firmness and stability. In total, that’s 10 inches of gel foam packed into all sizes of the S&S mattress. 10-12 inches is the standard thickness sweet spot that should support most average-size adults. 

I’m a side sleeper and tried both firmness options. Both cushioned my shoulders and hips nicely. Our testing team did however come across a number of stomach sleepers who, even after trying the firm model, felt the Silk & Snow hybrid offered better mid-section support than the all-foam version, which we’ll discuss in a minute.

As far as pure memory foam mattresses go, the S&S is budget-friendly — even the California King costs less than $1000. Higher-end brands can go for double that price or more. Unless you’re looking to splurge on a luxury brand, the S&S is a solid mid-range line.

About the Silk & Snow Mattress: An Intro

Founded in 2017, Silk & Snow’s mission is to provide eco-friendly comfort using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes that reduce waste and carbon emissions. 

It’s certainly a local hit. We named it our top pick for Best Mattress in Canada, as did Canadian television network CTV, HGTV, and Ottawa Life magazine. In the U.S., Esquire and Fortune called it “The Best Foam Memory Mattress.”

In addition to mattresses, Silk & Snow sells bed frames, sheets, and bath towels in neutral, minimalist colors and designs. If clean lines and a Japanese-style bedroom appeal to you, Silk & Snow is probably up your alley. 

How we review

Our team follows a rigorous testing process when evaluating each mattress that combines quantitative measurement and analysis with real-world feedback from sleepers like you. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive yet approachable overview of every product we review so that you can choose a mattress that’s right for you.

Our Key Findings: What It’s Like to Sleep on the Silk & Snow Mattress

Those who enjoy the cradling effect of a pure foam mattress were the biggest fans of the Silk & Snow. While sleeping, they also felt minimal stirring from the other side of the bed. However, because the memory foam does such a good job of holding people individually in place and preventing movement, it’s easy to understand why several customers noted it’s not ideal for cuddling or other romantic bedroom activities. 

Echoing my sentiments, the side sleepers on our testing team — especially those with bad shoulders — appreciated its firm, stable edges. And if regularly cleaning your bed is a priority, you can’t beat the S&S’s removable cover for easy washing. 

Those with the most significant issues were stomach sleepers, many of whom reported mid-section sinkage. More than one had better success replacing their memory foam S&S with the hybrid model which, as one customer said, “is firmer and has zoned support under your hips and back.” 

Silk & Snow Mattress Pros and Cons

Sleeping Positions, Body Weight, and Firmness

Mattress firmness, preferred sleeping position, and body weight influence your comfort level when sleeping on a mattress. Thus, our team includes testers with various sleeping positions and body types to provide more inclusive ratings.

Our testing team found the Silk & Snow Mattress performed best for sleepers under 130 pounds. We determined that it may be too soft for back and stomach sleepers over 130 pounds and side sleepers over 230 pounds.

Silk & Snow Mattress sleeper ratings

Side Sleepers

Our testers reported that the Silk & Snow Mattress was well suited for side sleepers under 230 pounds, with those under 130 pounds giving it excellent ratings for comfort and support. The combination of memory foam and polyfoam provides enhanced pressure relief, especially around side sleepers’ shoulders and hips. Our side sleepers over 230 pounds preferred the firmer Silk & Snow Hybrid.

Back Sleepers

This mattress performed best for back sleepers under 130 pounds, who gave it top marks. The layer of memory foam supported these testers’ lower backs, while the polyfoam transition layer and support core prevented sinkage. Back sleepers over 130 pounds may need a firmer bed, such as the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress.

Stomach Sleepers

We observed that the Silk & Snow Mattress provides good support for stomach sleepers under 130 pounds. Generally, stomach sleepers need a mattress that sufficiently supports their hips and midsection to resist pressure buildup. We found that this mattress allows too much sinkage for stomach sleepers over 130 pounds.

What Other Reviewers Say

Perhaps because Silk & Snow is still primarily known in Canada, it hasn’t been tested by many mainstream U.S. outlets yet, but it has been examined by several specialty sleep and mattress-focused reviewers.

Mattress Clarity gave it a 6.5, saying the medium-firm is ideal for back and side sleepers. However, similar to many customers and our own findings, they recommended stomach sleepers opt for a firmer pick. They also pointed out that because the S&S is 100% memory foam, it can result in a “quicksand” sensation that makes it hard to switch positions. 

Real Mattress Reviews appreciated the S&S’s washable antibacterial cover, which helps prevent germs, while adding that the real MVP is its reasonable price point. 

Mattress Nerd also recommended it to budget shoppers and those with lightweight body types.

Good Housekeeping reviewed Silk & Snow’s organic latex model and noted its prices are lower than competitive organic models. It’s also lighter, with a Queen weighing less than 100 pounds Considering many queen and king latex mattresses can exceed 180 pounds, it’s a pretty sizable difference. 

What Real Customers Say

Body type plays a crucial role in how comfortable each sleeper might find a mattress, with numerous customers repeating the same sentiment: enjoyment of the S&S depends on body size. Among partners, those with lighter bodies slept more comfortably than those with larger builds. “I weigh around 180 pounds and my side of the mattress has depressed/lost firmness around the shoulders and lower back/ hips area to the point where I am uncomfortable,” said one customer. “My wife is less than half my weight, and for her, it is perfect.”

Several more agreed that larger bodies will fare better with more support. As one commented, “For over 200 pounds, I would recommend the hybrid.”

S&S’s memory foam contains cooling gel, which hot sleepers found effective. “Sleeping on it, I didn’t get hot, it just felt like a normal room temperature,” one remarked. “We have had all-foam mattresses before and this is definitely cooler,” said another. 

Unfortunately, all-foam mattresses are notorious for off-gassing. S&S customers had mixed experiences. Some reported no smell, while others mentioned an odor that lasted weeks after unboxing. This was particularly bothersome for those sensitive to smell. “One month in and I still catch a whiff sometimes, but I have a relatively sensitive nose,” one customer said.  

As mentioned, stomach sleepers were the toughest to please, but when exchanging the S&S for a hybrid, they found the customer service process was “professional and easy.” 

And one American customer was pleasantly surprised that sales tax was included in the Canadian export’s retail price, exclaiming, “What you see is what you pay for!”

Our testing team rated the Silk & Snow Mattress across several performance categories using a 10-point scale. A score of 1 signifies poor performance, while a score of 10 is excellent.

Motion Isolation: 8/10 

As expected, 10 inches of memory foam that conform to the body rated highly in preventing movement and bounce.  

Edge Support: 6/10

Although the S&S doesn’t have an additional perimeter built into the design, side sleepers found the edges sturdy enough to keep them from rolling.  

Pressure Relief: 7.5/10

Weight played a significant role in how well-supported sleepers felt. Those 150 pounds and above felt less supported, especially when sleeping stomach-down.

Ease of Movement: 5/10

While memory foam is great at keeping individuals snug, it’s less ideal for moving around and  interacting with a partner.

Temperature Control: 6/10

The gel-infused foam layers did a good job of keeping body temperatures cool, even among hot sleepers.

Overall Rating: 7.6/10

The flagship Silk & Snow Mattress is the brand’s most affordable model, with a slightly below-average price-point for an all-foam bed. It’s available in all six standard mattress sizes.

Silk & Snow’s retail stores are spread throughout Canada. It’s also available at two furniture boutiques in Connecticut and New York, but all U.S. shoppers can purchase S&S beds online.

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Lucid Bamboo Charcoal Hybrid Mattress: Moisture-wicking bamboo and aloe vera help hot sleepers stay cool Saatva Loom & Leaf: A pressure-relieving memory foam ideal for side sleepers

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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