Silk & Snow Review

Rating: 6.8
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The Silk & Snow Hybrid mattress is a Canadian-made bed-in-a-box that combines gel memory foam and individually pocketed coils, offering a medium-firm feel (6.5/10). It is designed for back sleepers, some side sleepers, and those who switch positions. The mattress excels in pressure relief, motion isolation, and cooling, making it suitable for couples and hot sleepers. However, it lacks strong edge support when sitting and may not be ideal for stomach sleepers or those requiring firm edge support. Priced between $700 and $1,000, it offers a 100-night trial and a 15-year warranty, making it a budget-friendly option for many.

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7.4
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The Silk & Snow Hybrid effectively isolates motion, making it suitable for couples, as movements on one side of the bed are less likely to disturb the other.

  • 8
    Cooling

    Incorporates cooling gel and coils for airflow, with a heat increase of 7.9 degrees Fahrenheit during testing, indicating good cooling capabilities.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress performs well in pressure relief tests, showing minimal pressure buildup for back and side sleepers, although some side sleepers may experience slight pressure on shoulders.

  • 7
    Response Time

    The mattress is relatively responsive, allowing for easy movement, which is beneficial for combination sleepers and those with mobility issues.

  • 5
    Edge Support

    While the mattress feels sturdy when lying down, it lacks strong edge support when sitting, which may be a drawback for those who sit on the edge frequently.

8.2
  • 8.9
    Motion Transfer

    It effectively minimizes motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 9.1
    Sex

    High bounce and good edge support contribute to a favorable experience for sexual activity.

  • 9.4
    Edge Support

    Excellent edge support allows for comfortable sitting and lying near the edges.

  • 9.1
    Response Time

    The mattress responds quickly to movement, enhancing comfort during sleep.

  • 9.1
    Bounce

    High bounce and good edge support contribute to a favorable experience for sexual activity.

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress provides good pressure relief, particularly for sleepers under 250 lbs.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress has decent cooling capabilities but is not exceptional, with some heat retention noted during testing.

  • 3
    Off-Gassing

    The initial smell is strong and can linger for up to 30 days, which is significantly longer than the average of 5 days for other mattresses.

8.8
  • 10
    Motion Transfer

    Offered excellent motion isolation

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Good pressure relief while maintaining support

  • 8
    Cooling

    Mattress did not retain heat

  • 8
    Off-Gassing

    Allowed it to expand and air out for three days before testing it

4.5
  • 7
    Motion Transfer

    Performs adequately, minimizing disturbances from a partner's movements

  • 4
    Cooling

    The gel-infused foam provides some cooling, but overall, the mattress may not be suitable for hot sleepers

  • 4
    Pressure Relief

    High pressure points noted, making it unsuitable for side sleepers

  • 3
    Edge Support

    Poor edge support; users may feel unstable when sitting or lying near the edges

5.5
  • 10
    Motion Transfer

    Excellent for couples, as it minimizes disturbances from movement.

  • 5
    Pressure Relief

    Excellent pressure relief, particularly beneficial for side sleepers.

  • 4
    Cooling

    The gel-infused layer helps dissipate heat, making it suitable for average sleepers.

  • 3
    Edge Support

    Average, with some sinking at the edges, which may be a concern for couples sharing the bed.

4.7
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Excellent motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Good pressure relief for most sleeping positions.

  • 5
    Bounce

  • 3
    Off-Gassing

    Upon unboxing, the mattress may have an off-gassing odor typical of foam mattresses.

  • 2
    Cooling

    Insufficient cooling for hot sleepers.

  • 2
    Edge Support

    Lacks edge support, which may be problematic for those who sit on the edge or have mobility issues.

7.3
  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    The base consists of up to 1200 pocket coils that limit motion transfer.

  • 7
    Cooling

    Features a 2-inch layer of cooling-gel infused memory foam.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The plush version offers a cloud-like feel, perfect for side sleepers needing extra pressure relief.

  • 8
    Bounce

    Manimal praised the quality and thoughtful design of the mattress, emphasizing its bounce.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    SleepyAl reported that the Silk and Snow mattress provided the support he needed for his back issues.

Sex
9.1
  • 9.1
    naplab.com

    High bounce and good edge support contribute to a favorable experience for sexual activity.

Motion Transfer
8.7
  • 10.0
    www.reddit.com

    Offered excellent motion isolation

  • 10.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Excellent for couples, as it minimizes disturbances from movement.

  • 9.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The Silk & Snow Hybrid effectively isolates motion, making it suitable for couples, as movements on one side of the bed are less likely to disturb the other.

  • 8.9
    naplab.com

    It effectively minimizes motion transfer, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Excellent motion isolation, making it suitable for couples.

  • 8.0
    www.silkandsnow.com

    The base consists of up to 1200 pocket coils that limit motion transfer.

  • 7.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    Performs adequately, minimizing disturbances from a partner's movements

Response Time
8.1
  • 9.1
    naplab.com

    The mattress responds quickly to movement, enhancing comfort during sleep.

  • 7.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress is relatively responsive, allowing for easy movement, which is beneficial for combination sleepers and those with mobility issues.

Bounce
7.4
Pressure Relief
7.3
  • 9.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress provides good pressure relief, particularly for sleepers under 250 lbs.

  • 9.0
    www.reddit.com

    Good pressure relief while maintaining support

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress performs well in pressure relief tests, showing minimal pressure buildup for back and side sleepers, although some side sleepers may experience slight pressure on shoulders.

  • 8.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Good pressure relief for most sleeping positions.

  • 8.0
    forum.mattressunderground.com

    SleepyAl reported that the Silk and Snow mattress provided the support he needed for his back issues.

  • 7.0
    www.silkandsnow.com

    The plush version offers a cloud-like feel, perfect for side sleepers needing extra pressure relief.

  • 5.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Excellent pressure relief, particularly beneficial for side sleepers.

  • 4.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    High pressure points noted, making it unsuitable for side sleepers

Cooling
5.9
  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    Incorporates cooling gel and coils for airflow, with a heat increase of 7.9 degrees Fahrenheit during testing, indicating good cooling capabilities.

  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has decent cooling capabilities but is not exceptional, with some heat retention noted during testing.

  • 8.0
    www.reddit.com

    Mattress did not retain heat

  • 7.0
    www.silkandsnow.com

    Features a 2-inch layer of cooling-gel infused memory foam.

  • 4.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    The gel-infused foam provides some cooling, but overall, the mattress may not be suitable for hot sleepers

  • 4.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    The gel-infused layer helps dissipate heat, making it suitable for average sleepers.

  • 2.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Insufficient cooling for hot sleepers.

Off-Gassing
4.7
  • 8.0
    www.reddit.com

    Allowed it to expand and air out for three days before testing it

  • 3.0
    naplab.com

    The initial smell is strong and can linger for up to 30 days, which is significantly longer than the average of 5 days for other mattresses.

  • 3.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Upon unboxing, the mattress may have an off-gassing odor typical of foam mattresses.

Edge Support
4.5
  • 9.4
    naplab.com

    Excellent edge support allows for comfortable sitting and lying near the edges.

  • 5.0
    sleepopolis.com

    While the mattress feels sturdy when lying down, it lacks strong edge support when sitting, which may be a drawback for those who sit on the edge frequently.

  • 3.0
    www.mattressnerd.com

    Poor edge support; users may feel unstable when sitting or lying near the edges

  • 3.0
    www.mattressclarity.com

    Average, with some sinking at the edges, which may be a concern for couples sharing the bed.

  • 2.0
    www.sleepadvisor.org

    Lacks edge support, which may be problematic for those who sit on the edge or have mobility issues.