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Silk & Snow Organic Mattress Review: Takes From the Test Lab
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The Silk & Snow Organic Mattress is the ideal latex hybrid for eco-conscious sleepers seeking comfort and relief from pressure points, the enhanced support of a hybrid, and ease of movement across the surface of the bed. Plus, with a reinforced perimeter, the usable surface area is effectively extended, giving sleepers who move around a lot more room to wiggle.
- Latex hybrid design is responsive, supportive, and durable
- Built with latex, wool, and cotton that are certified organic
- 365-night sleep trial
- Bouncy materials can cause motion transfer across the mattress surface
- Not a good fit for sleepers who want the close contouring of memory foam
Silk & Snow is a Canadian company founded in 2017 with the goal of making affordable, high-quality mattresses and bedding products. The Silk & Snow Organic Mattress was released in late 2020 and represents the company’s most eco-friendly design.
Organic cotton, wool, and latex are used to create an inviting comfort system, and a thick layer of pocketed innerspring coils serves as a stable support core. The standard model of the Silk & Snow Organic is firm (7), but medium soft (4) and medium firm (6) models are available for an extra charge.
We asked the expert team in our Test Lab to break down the performance of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress. We’ll go over all of their findings and analyze the materials, construction, and pricing of this latex hybrid.
SMART MATCHING
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Silk & Snow Organic Scored
Motion Isolation6.5/10
Motion isolation is one of the weaker performance elements of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress.
By the very nature of its bouncy materials, it tends to create vibrations that move across the mattress surface. Motion transfer is worst on the firm (7) model, which has very little material to absorb vibrations.
This mattress can work for many couples, but it’s not the best option for people who are likely to be bothered by movements from their partner on the other side of the bed.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: As a general rule, bouncy materials mean more motion transfer, and that holds true here, especially for the firm base model of the Silk & Snow Organic.
Pressure Relief7.0/10
Depending on the model, the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress offers average to below-average pressure relief. The models with thicker latex layers have a better ability to cushion the joints and prevent pressure buildup.
While the firm (7) model can work well for some back and stomach sleepers, it can create pressure in the lower back, shoulders, and hips of side sleepers.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: There’s a pretty stark difference in the pressure relief you get from the three different models. Especially for side sleepers like me, the base model just lacks cushioning, but there’s a lot less impact around the joints on the softer options.
Temperature Control8.0/10
Temperature regulation is one of the leading strengths of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress.
Latex is highly resistant to heat buildup, and the cotton and wool in the cover are breathable and moisture-wicking. Air can move through the pocketed coils, which gives heat another way to escape instead of collecting in the mattress.
Our testing found that the firm (7) model sleeps the coolest, but any of the three models should help prevent hot sleeping.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: All of the models did a solid job of staying at a neutral temperature, which is a big selling point for hot sleepers like me.
Edge Support8.0/10
We found that all three models of the Silk & Snow Organic have an edge that’s sturdy enough to keep you from feeling unstable. The strongest edge is on the firm (7) base model, while the other two versions of this mattress have a bit more compression when you sit or sleep close to the perimeter.
Jeremy Klein, Product Testing Manager: Edge stability was excellent on the firmest model. Even though there’s a bit of softness around the perimeter of the other versions, all three offer dependable edge support.
Ease of Movement8.0/10
Adjusting your sleeping position is easy on the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress. The springy feel of latex is supplemented by the bounce of pocketed coils. These materials keep you from feeling stuck in one spot.
Movement is easiest on the firm (7) and medium firm (6) models, but our testing found that any of the three models is suitable to the movement needs of combination sleepers and other people who frequently move around in bed.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: Like most latex hybrids, the Silk & Snow Organic makes movement on the mattress easy thanks to its construction with responsive materials.
Durability8.0/10
Since the natural materials used in the Silk & Snow Organic are quite durable, we expect the mattress to last at least 9 to 10 years, which is well above average. The latex and wool in the comfort layer last considerably longer than foam, and the Dunlop latex it features is more durable than Talalay latex. The pocketed coils in the support core should also resist wear and tear over time.
Video
Silk and Snow Organic Mattress Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Silk & Snow Mattress performed when put to the test in our lab.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs.
Side sleeper · 160 lbs.
For me, the medium firm model of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress was a great blend of cushioning and responsiveness. I felt that the other models were either too soft or too firm.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
Side sleeper · 140 lbs.
Like Jeremy, I liked the medium firm for side sleeping, but I found the plush model to be comfortable as well. The organic cotton and wool add a nice touch of softness around the joints.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
The two firmer models were supportive to me as a back sleeper. I also liked the edge support and temperature regulation in those models. As an added benefit, they also cost less than the plush version.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
We found that there’s a version of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress to suit just about any side sleeper. The medium soft (4) model rated the highest among those under 130 pounds, and the medium firm (6) was best for people over 130 pounds.
To keep their spine aligned when lying down, side sleepers need a mattress that can accommodate their hips and shoulders. Our testing team found that the latex layers in the softer models of the Silk & Snow Organic did that effectively, enabling solid comfort and support.
However, the base model, which is firm (7), lacked cushioning for side sleepers of every weight.
Back Sleepers
Both the medium firm (6) and firm (7) models of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress earned solid reviews from the back sleepers during our testing.
These models were able to provide essential cushioning for the lower back without losing structural integrity. This kept back sleepers from sinking into the mattress and, as a result, helped keep their spine in a neutral position.
In contrast, the medium soft (4) model was too plush for back sleepers who could feel themselves pushing too deeply into the soft latex layers.
Stomach Sleepers
Like back sleepers, the stomach sleepers on our testing team strongly preferred the firmer two models of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress. Stomach sleepers under 130 pounds gave higher scores to the medium firm (6) option, while most over 130 pounds thought the firm (7) model was more comfortable and supportive.
Stomach sleepers get better support from a firmer mattress. A firmer bed helps hold their spine in a flat, even plane. A softer mattress can cause the belly, where people tend to carry the most weight, to sink too much.
Because they put less weight on the sleep surface, stomach sleepers under 130 pounds sometimes prefer a little more softness.This is why our team members who meet these criteria gave higher ratings to the medium firm (6) model.
Construction
Inside the Silk & Snow Organic
Cover
Organic cotton (GOTS-certified)
Comfort Layer
Organic wool (GOTS-certified), 0.8” organic latex (Dunlop, GOLS-certified), and 3.5” organic latex (Dunlop, GOLS-certified)
Support Core
Pocketed coils (zoned, reinforced perimeter)
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Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial (30-night break-in period)
15 Year
Limited Warranty
Free
Shipping to Canada and continuous U.S.
Availability
The Silk & Snow Organic Mattress is available to customers in Canada and the United States. It is sold online through the company’s website and at Silk & Snow showrooms in Ottawa and Toronto.
Shipping
Silk & Snow offers free shipping to all Canadian provinces and to the contiguous 48 U.S. states. There are non-refundable shipping costs for delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canadian territories.
For most destinations, the mattress arrives within 10 business days after an order is placed. On delivery day, a box will arrive at your doorstep. Inside the box, the mattress is compressed, rolled tight, and vacuum-sealed in plastic.
To set up the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress, you need to carry the box to your bedroom and then remove all the packaging. Once the plastic has been cut away, the mattress will expand to its normal size.
Additional Services
White Glove delivery is only available in the Toronto area. This service costs extra and includes setup of the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress and removal of your old mattress.
Sleep Trial
The Silk & Snow Organic Mattress comes with a 365-night sleep trial. The first 30 nights are considered a break-in period during which you cannot make a return. After that, if you find that you aren’t satisfied with the mattress, Silk & Snow will have it picked up from your home and will issue you a full refund.
Warranty
This mattress has a 15-year limited warranty that provides a remedy if any defects arise due to faulty materials or manufacturing.
This prorated warranty has different terms depending on how long you’ve had the mattress. During the first 10 years, a defective mattress will be replaced or repaired at no cost. During the last five years, you will have to pay 75% of the original price as part of the warranty service.
FAQs
Is Silk & Snow actually organic?
Yes, all the natural materials in the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress are actually organic. The wool and cotton are certified organic by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the latex is certified by the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS). The pocketed coils aren’t organic, but tempered steel isn’t a material that can be certified organic. The coils are produced in Canada using ethical labor practices.
Is Silk & Snow non-toxic?
The Silk & Snow Organic Mattress has organic and non-toxic materials that are certified by reputable third-party agencies. Its wool, cotton, and latex are all certified organic by GOTS and GOLS. There are no chemical adhesives in the mattress and it’s been certified by the Eco-Institut, ensuring that the mattress doesn’t have harmful pollutants or emissions.
Is Silk & Snow good quality?
Our testers and sleep experts agree that the Silk & Snow Organic Mattress is good quality. It held up well under rigorous testing and many types of sleepers on our team gave it high performance scores. During testing, we found that each of the firmness options were well-made and likely to outlast other hybrids, especially those with lesser-quality materials.
Jeremy is a sleep product tester with a passion for methodology and data collection. He’s spent the last six years at Sleep Foundation testing nearly every mattress, pillow, and sheet on the market, and has gained a holistic understanding of how to get the most accurate and universal results possible. When he’s not working, Jeremy likes to make music, play tennis, and watch old movies.