Silk & Snow Mattress Review

Is the Silk & Snow Mattress For You?

Who’s Going to Love It

• Memory foam lovers
• Soft mattress fans
• Back sleepers
• Budget shoppers
• Those with lightweight (<130 lbs) and average-weight body types (130–230 lbs)

Who Should Steer Clear

• Those with heavier body types (> 230 lbs)—instead, we recommend a more supportive mattress like the Helix Plus.
• Stomach sleepers—instead, choose a firmer mattress like the Brooklyn Bedding Plank.
• Side sleepers over 130 lbs—instead, we recommend a mattress with better pressure relief in the shoulders, like the Casper Wave Hybrid.

Silk & Snow Mattress Firmness and Feel

Silk & Snow Mattress Firmness

The Silk & Snow mattress has a medium-soft firmness level that we place around 4.5/10 on the 1–10 firmness scale (where 10 is as firm as possible). Sleepers of all body types (lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight) will sink into the top foam layers.  

What Does the Silk & Snow Mattress Feel Like? 

The Silk & Snow feels soft and marshmallow-y. It’s very cozy, but not particularly supportive, especially for bigger bodies. The foams used in the Silk & Snow are easy to compress, and when crawling on and off the mattress, our knees almost sunk down to the bed frame. When lying down, we felt the classic contouring “hug” of soft memory foam.

What Sleeping Position Is the Silk & Snow Best For?

Body Type:	BACK SLEEPERS	STOMACH SLEEPERS	SIDE SLEEPERS
Lightweight (< 130 lbs):	3	3	2
Average-weight (130–230 lbs):	4	4	4
Heavyweight (> 230 lbs):	3	2	4

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Back Sleepers

Lightweight and average-weight back sleepers will feel the most comfortable on the Silk & Snow. We saw minimal pressure at the shoulders and hips of our testers under 230 lbs in this sleeping position. Heavyweight back sleepers probably won’t get enough support on the Silk & Snow, and should look for a firmer mattress, like those that made our best mattresses for back sleepers roundup.

Stomach Sleepers

The Silk & Snow is too soft for stomach sleepers of any body type. The best mattresses for stomach sleepers are firm enough to keep stomach sleepers’ hips elevated. Even our lightweight tester felt her hips sinking into the foam, which can cause strain on the lower back. Average-weight and heavyweight stomach sleepers especially should look for a firmer mattress. 

Side Sleepers

Generally, softer mattresses are a good fit for side sleepers because they cushion the shoulders and hips; however, when we pulled out our pressure map, we noticed significant pressure buildup near the shoulders of our lightweight and average-weight testers and near the hips of our average-weight tester. When lying on our sides, we felt our body weight shifting forward, which explains the high pressure reading around our shoulders.

With that in mind, the Silk & Snow is not the best mattress for side sleepers of any body type—lightweight, average-weight, or heavyweight.

Combination Sleepers

Combination sleepers move from one sleeping position to another during the night. They may fall asleep facing up and wake up on their sides or stomach. Considering that we really only recommend the Silk & Snow to lightweight and average-weight back sleepers, it’s not the best mattress for combination sleepers, especially those who spend time on their stomach or have a heavyweight body type.

If you simply move around to get comfortable at night, we gave the Silk & Snow a 3.5/5 for ease of movement, which is pretty average for a memory foam mattress.

Silk & Snow Mattress Performance

Is The Silk & Snow Mattress Cooling? 

Most of the best cooling mattresses have elements that improve breathability and temperature regulation. The Silk & Snow has a gel-infused top layer of foam that absorbs some body heat, but otherwise, it’s not going to be a distinctly cool mattress. Hot sleepers should look for an innerspring or hybrid mattress—anything with coils to improve airflow. 

Edge Support 

We didn’t feel well supported along the edges of the Silk & Snow. The foam is dense, but soft, and we sunk all the way through the mattress when sitting on the edge of the bed. Additionally, when lying near the edge of the bed, we felt ourselves tilt down a bit, so couples interested in this mattress should buy a larger size than usual.

Responsiveness

If you’ve ever tried to change positions in bed and felt your mattress lag behind, it probably didn’t have good responsiveness. This performance factor is particularly important for combination sleepers, but it’s often lacking in memory foam mattresses. When testing the Silk & Snow, our only difficulty changing positions came from sinking so deep into the plush foam. Otherwise, it has an average responsiveness.

Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?

Motion isolation is particularly important for those who share their bed. At our Nerd lab, we test motion isolation with our beaker test and blindfold test. During the beaker test, we place a beaker full of water on the mattress and bounce a medicine ball on the surface to observe how much motion transfers to the water. When testing the Silk & Snow, we saw the liquid moving, but it wasn’t at risk of splashing out.

During our blindfold test, we have one tester wear a blindfold while another moves around and gets on and off the mattress. Our blindfolded testers could feel the other person getting on and off the bed, but not moving around once on the bed.

See More: Best Mattresses for Couples

Noise

The Silk & Snow is very quiet—no squeaking or other disruptive sounds.

Pain Relief

Given the high pressure near our testers’ shoulders, we don’t recommend the Silk & Snow to those with shoulder or neck pain. The same is true for average-weight and heavyweight sleepers who have hip pain. Lightweight sleepers with hip pain may experience relief.

It’s also not the best choice for stomach sleepers with lower back pain, since it doesn’t keep the hips and lower back lifted in alignment.

If you’re prone to pain, the softness of the Silk & Snow offers some cushioning, but not much pressure relief or support. For better options, check out the best mattresses for back pain and shoulder pain.

Sex

The best mattresses for sex are responsive, cooling, and quiet. A bit of bounce doesn’t hurt either. The Silk & Snow isn’t particularly responsive, cooling, or bouncy, but it is quiet.

Off-Gassing

New foam mattresses sometimes have a paint-like odor, especially if they’ve been compressed for shipping. When you remove your new mattress from the packaging, it can release this odor, called off-gassing. The smell is non-toxic and temporary, but it can be unpleasant until your mattress completely airs out.

The Silk & Snow had a strong off-gassing odor right out of the box, so we recommend giving it a day or too to air out before adding your bedding.

Durability

Foam mattresses don’t last as long as innerspring, hybrid, or latex mattresses because foam is quicker to sag or develop permanent body impressions where you sleep. Foam beds with a higher density tend to last longer. The Silk & Snow is made with both high density and medium density foam. It’s also soft, which makes it prone to indentations. All said, it will probably last you around six years with regular use.

Silk & Snow Mattress Construction: What’s it made of?

The plush, fluffy feel of the Silk & Snow comes from its soft memory foam and support foam layers. Its construction and firmness level is best-suited to folks under 230 lbs who aren’t prone to overheating.

Layer #1—Antimicrobial Cover: The Silk & Snow has a soft polyester and spandex mattress cover that prevents bacteria growth. The top half can be removed via zipper for washing.

Layer #2—Gel Memory Foam: On top of the mattress is a 2” comfort layer of gel-infused memory foam. This layer brings the plushness and conforming feel of the mattress in addition to moderate cooling from the gel. It has a 4 lb density, which basically means that it’s a high-quality, durable foam.

Layer #3—Transitional Performance Foam: In the middle of the mattress is a 2″ layer of polyfoam with a 1.8 lb density (medium quality). This layer adds another level of cushion and helps to absorb motion.

Layer #4—Support Foam: The base layer of the Silk & Snow is 6″ of 1.8 lb density (medium quality) support foam. This layer gives the mattress stability and keeps you from sinking all the way through the mattress.

How Much Does the Silk & Snow Mattress Cost?

Mattress Size	Price	Dimensions	Height	Weight
Twin	$600.00	38” x 75”	10”	43 lbs
Twin XL	$625.00	38” x 80”	10”	48 lbs
Full	$725.00	54” x 75”	10”	65 lbs
Queen	$800.00	60” x 80”	10”	76 lbs
King	$900.00	76” x 80”	10”	91 lbs
Cal King	$900.00	72” x 84”	10”	95 lbs

For our favorite budget-friendly mattress options, check out the best mattresses under $1,000.

How Do the Policies Measure Up? 

Shipping & Unboxing

Silk & Snow provides free shipping to the contiguous U.S. and Canadian provinces. There’s a shipping fee for deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canadian territories. White glove delivery (aka in-home set up) and old mattress removal is available only in Toronto, and costs $75.

It took us about a minute and 20 seconds to set up our Silk & Snow mattress. It didn’t fully puff up after we unrolled it and removed the packaging, but it had reached its full size after a few hours.

Warranty

The original Silk & Snow is protected by a 15-year warranty that covers permanent indentations over 1″ and manufacturing defects of the mattress cover. If your warranty claim is approved, Silk & Snow will repair or replace your original mattress. However, after year 10 of the warranty, you’ll be required to pay 75 percent of the original cost of the mattress in order to receive a replacement.

Trial Period & Returns

Silk & Snow mattresses include a 100-night sleep trial period. After a 30-day break-in period, you can initiate a return, and you’ll receive a full refund once your mattress is picked up by a charity partner. It can take up to 14 days for the refund to show up in your account. For mattress exchanges, email hello@silkandsnow.com.

Addressing Silk & Snow Mattress Complaints

• Sagging around the edges: A couple of reviewers say their Silk & Snow mattress permanently dips down along the edges, causing them to feel unstable. The Silk & Snow does have subpar edge support, but it shouldn’t become uneven. If this happens to your mattress, make sure your bed frame is properly supporting the mattress. You can also reach out to the Silk & Snow customer support team for help with a resolution or warranty claim.
• Not enough pressure relief: Despite being a medium-soft mattress, a handful of customers complained about its lack of pressure relief. We also noticed quite a bit of pressure buildup near the shoulders and hips of our testers. That’s why we don’t recommend it for sleeping positions that put a lot of weight on pressure points—specifically, side sleeping.
• Softened over time: While we can’t verify claims that the Silk & Snow mattress softens over years of use, we know that foam softening is normal and the result of regular use. It’s not usually covered by warranties. If you’re concerned about changes in the firmness of your mattress, you can always add a mattress topper.

Comparing Different Silk & Snow Mattresses

Silk & Snow vs. Silk & Snow Organic

Silk & Snow Mattress is Best For:	Silk & Snow Organic Mattress is Best For:
Back Sleepers	Organic Mattress Shoppers
Memory Foam Lovers	Hot Sleepers
Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs	Combination Sleepers

The folks at Silk & Snow haven’t forgotten about sleepers with a concern for the environment. The Silk & Snow Organic mattress costs a bit more than the all-foam original Silk & Snow, but it uses organic latex and wool in its construction. Here at Mattress Nerd, we love latex for its bounce, cooling power, and (of course) its friendliness to the environment compared to other mattress materials. 

Like many other eco-friendly mattresses that use latex in their construction, the Silk & Snow Organic mattress uses a layer of individually wrapped coils in its base for extra support. While the all-foam Silk & Snow mattress isn’t ideal for some heavyweight sleepers, the double tempered steel coils in the Silk & Snow Organic mattress can offer support for heavier folks. 

Silk & Snow vs. Silk & Snow Hybrid

Silk & Snow Mattress is Best For:	Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress is Best For:
Back Sleepers	Back & Stomach Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs
Memory Foam Lovers	Those Who Want A Balanced, Springy Feel
Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs	Combination Sleepers

The Silk & Snow Hybrid is also a medium-firm bed (a 6/10 on our firmness scale), and it’s encased in the same antimicrobial, silver-infused cover. However, the hybrid contains a polyfoam comfort layer over a memory foam transitional layer, which is the reverse order of the all-foam Silk & Snow and makes the bed noticeably more bouncy.

The hybrid also contains a zoned, pocketed coil support core, which delivers more lift to heavier areas of the body, like the hips, and cradles the shoulders and head. The coils also promote airflow and support around the edges. Although the beds share similar pricing, we recommend the Silk & Snow all-foam for those who prioritize motion isolation and pressure relief, while the Silk & Snow Hybrid is better for shoppers who enjoy responsiveness and a supportive feel, or who regularly sleep hot.

Comparing Silk & Snow to the Competition

Silk & Snow vs. Layla

Silk & Snow Mattress is Best For:	Layla Mattress is Best For:
Back Sleepers	Side & Back Sleepers
Memory Foam Lovers	Those Who Want Multiple Firmness Options
Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs	Couples

The Layla is a double-sided memory foam mattress with a medium-soft (4/10) side and a firm (7/10) side. The Layla’s cover features antimicrobial properties like the Silk & Snow, but it uses copper instead of silver. The soft side of the Layla will alleviate more pressure than the Silk & Snow, and the firm side of the Layla has better edge support and slightly more responsiveness.

Those who prefer a versatile design may appreciate the Layla’s flippable construction, as will those who don’t prefer the medium-firm feel of the Silk & Snow bed. Both mattresses have similar price points, so the best mattress for you will likely boil down to firmness options and construction preferences.

See our full Layla Mattress Review to learn more.

 Silk & Snow vs. Tuft & Needle

Silk & Snow Mattress is Best For:	Tuft & Needle Mattress is Best For:
Back Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs	Lightweight & Average-Weight Back Sleepers
Couples	Lightweight Stomach Sleepers
Memory Foam Lovers	Combination Sleepers

Both the Silk & Snow and the Tuft & Needle Original mattress use an all-foam construction and are relatively budget-friendly. Still, the Silk & Snow is a bit more expensive than the Tuft & Needle Original mattress. It’s ranked better for side sleepers than the T&N and lands one point higher on our firmness scale, though both beds are good for back sleepers. 

While the Silk & Snow uses cooling gel in its top layer, the foam in the Tuft & Needle mattress is made with ceramic cooling gel beads and graphite for extra heat absorption. Still, both of these inexpensive foam beds might not be ideal for super-hot sleepers, and they may not be quite supportive enough for heavier sleepers.

See our full Tuft & Needle Mattress Review to learn more.

Silk & Snow vs. Casper

Silk & Snow Mattress is Best For:	Casper Mattress is Best For:
Back Sleepers	Side & Back Sleepers
Memory Foam Lovers	Combination Sleepers Who Love Memory Foam
Sleepers Weighing < 230 lbs	Those Shopping For A Tempur-Pedic Alternative

The Casper Original is another mixed-foam bed-in-a-box with polyfoam and memory foam, but it features polyfoam in the top layer instead of memory foam. This gives the Casper mattress a very light bounce, but it has slightly deeper conforming capabilities than the Silk & Snow because of its overall firmness level (6/10). 

Both mattresses provide a nice balance of support and conforming, absorb noise and movement, and work well for average-weight sleepers in various positions. However, lightweight sleepers may enjoy the deeper conforming feeling that comes from the Casper’s sleep surface. Shoppers on a budget will find the Silk & Snow more affordable; a Queen-size Casper costs about $1295.00 compared to the Silk & Snow at about $800.00.

See our full Casper Mattress Review to learn more.

Silk & Snow Mattress FAQs

The Nerd’s Take: What’s the Bottom Line?

The Silk & Snow is budget mattress with a medium-soft feel that works best for lightweight and average-weight folks. It’s not a particularly high performing or durable bed, but it has a great value for shoppers who prefer a plush feel and don’t need lots of pressure relief. We think it’s best suited for back sleepers, guest bedrooms, and college dorms.

The Nerd’s Scores for the Silk & Snow Mattress

Performance Factor	Out of 5
Motion Isolation	3.5
Pressure Relief	2.5
Ease of Movement	3.5
Edge Support	2.5
Temperature Control	2.5
Durability	3