Casper Element Mattress Review

Like most all-foam mattresses, the Casper Element excels at isolating motion. The Element’s 2-inch polyfoam comfort layer absorbs a significant amount of motion, and the 1.5-inch memory foam transition layer adds to this effect.

This motion isolation limits the amount of motion transfer that is felt across the surface of the mattress. Sleepers who awaken easily during the night when their partner changes position may enjoy a more restful night’s sleep thanks to the Element’s strong motion isolation.

Foam mattresses tend to cradle the sleeper’s body and redistribute their body weight, which can help relieve aches and pains from areas that put more force on the mattress. The Element has similar pressure-relieving qualities to most all-foam beds.

A polyfoam comfort layer adds some softness and gentle contouring, while a memory foam transition layer gives deeper contouring. This provides cradling without the close hug often associated with memory foam.

The Element is more breathable than many all-foam models on the market, which often retain heat.

The polyfoam comfort layer is a lower density than memory foam, so it is less prone to trapping heat. This mattress is also slightly firmer than some all-foam models, which leads to less sinkage and permits more air circulation around the sleeper’s body.

Most foam mattresses suffer from weak edges, but the Loom & Leaf stands up well to people sleeping near the edge of the bed. This allows couples to spread out right to the edges when sharing the bed, giving each person more space.

The edges will compress more with added pressure, meaning some people may experience feelings of roll-off when sitting on the edge of the bed. The Firm model has a slightly firmer surface that may feel more stable to people over 230 pounds.

The Element’s comfort layer is 2 inches thick, which is thinner than the comfort layers used in many all-foam models. With a thinner comfort layer, there is less foam that must compress before an individual reaches the firmer support core. Because of this, the Element’s edge may feel sturdier than some all-foam models.

This should feel secure enough for most individuals to use the full mattress surface without restriction. However, individuals over 230 pounds are likely to notice more edge sinkage than their lighter-weight counterparts.

The Element may be more conducive to sex than some all-foam models on the market.

While the Element doesn’t have the same springiness as a mattress with coils, it has more bounce than some foam models, and many couples enjoy that extra bounce for sex. The medium firm feel also permits less sinkage, which may make it easier to change position. Conforming from the comfort layer and the transition layer can also help provide traction.

Since the Element is constructed of foam, it is virtually silent, making it more discreet for intimate activities.

Like most mattresses, the Casper Element may emit an odor at first. The Casper Element contains synthetic foams and ships compressed, both of which can increase off-gassing odors.

Off-gassing odors are usually not considered harmful. Most of the smell dissipates within a few hours to a few days if you leave the mattress in a well-ventilated room. We would expect the same from the Casper Element.