Silk & Snow Hybrid Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

The Silk and Snow Hybrid handles motion isolation fairly well. Movements were kept mainly to one side of the mattress and my sleep was undisturbed. – Jeremy

The Silk and Snow Hybrid effectively isolates motion, cutting down on most sleep interruptions when your bed partner rolls over, switches positions, or gets in or out of bed. The mattress performs well in this category because of its contouring foams, especially memory foam, that can contain vibrations from movement.

The plush model, in particular, offers standout motion isolation thanks to its two layers of memory foam. Couples can generally sleep soundly on either version of this mattress without having to worry about being stirred awake when their bed partner moves.

The memory foam layers in this mattress feel plush and comfortable and do an exceptional job at relieving pressure in my shoulders and hips when side sleeping. But it also conforms perfectly to my spine when sleeping on my back, leaving no gaps between me and the mattress. – Mary

The foam materials in the Silk & Snow Hybrid work in combination to redistribute your weight instead of concentrating it in one spot on the mattress surface. This relieves impact and pressure, which can minimize joint pain and enhance spinal alignment.

In our testing, both models offered impressive pressure relief, but the plush model had the edge. With two layers of contouring memory foam, it demonstrates a strong ability to cradle heavier parts of the body and avoid pressure buildup. That said, many stomach sleepers may find that these same characteristics are problematic, since they can cause the abdomen to sink in deeply and fall out of line with the rest of the spine.

The Silk & Snow felt pretty similar to most hybrids when it came to heat buildup at night. Airflow through the bed’s coils keeps the surface decently cool. I have breathable sheets and slept just fine, but I’m on the fence about whether the bed would work for me in the summer. – Danny

The Silk & Snow Hybrid rates as roughly average for temperature control. Foam comfort layers are notorious for building up heat, although the medium firm (6) model uses gel-infused foams to try to counteract this effect. In addition, the coil support core resists heat buildup since air can flow around the coils.

The plush model sleeps warmer than the standard version of this mattress. It has thicker layers of memory foam and a softer feel, which means more hug and less air circulating around your skin.

If you’re a really hot sleeper, you may find yourself overheating on the Silk & Snow Hybrid, especially during warmer months. But if sleeping hot isn’t a problem for you, this mattress likely will keep you at a comfortable temperature.

Considering the Silk & Snow Hybrid is topped with memory foam, its edge support is really solid. The perimeter is reinforced with firmer foam, which helps to not feel like I’m sliding off when sleeping close to the edge. – Mary

The design of the Silk & Snow Hybrid is intended to improve edge support relative to many other mattresses with foam comfort layers. In the support core, a thick wall of high-density polyfoam runs along the perimeter, which hedges against excess sinking in the top layers.

With this design, the edges of the mattress feel pretty sturdy even though you’ll notice the foam compressing. On the plush model, though, the perimeter is noticeably weaker because of the additional layer of soft memory foam.

Sometimes I shift from one position to the other during the night. Being able to move easily is central to getting a good night’s sleep, and the coil core of the Silk and Snow Hybrid made this struggle-free. – Jeremy

While the Silk & Snow Hybrid isn’t the easiest mattress to move around on, it doesn’t pose major barriers to movement, either. Most of the time, memory foam seriously inhibits ease of movement. But on the Silk & Snow Hybrid, our testers found that the coils provided enough bounce to move without resistance.

Sleepers over 230 pounds are more likely to encounter difficulties when trying to move on this bed because they will sink more into the contouring foams. Ease of motion is also considerably worse on the plush model of this hybrid.

The Silk & Snow Hybrid’s a foamier hybrid, so there was a stronger foam smell fresh out of the box. That being said, it wasn’t really an issue. We left the bed to air out for about 6 hours and it smelled fine enough to lay on after that. – Danny

For a mattress with foam materials, the Silk & Snow Hybrid only gave off a minor smell in our test lab. The smell was less than many other new mattresses, but it’s still detectable when you’ve first taken the Silk & Snow Hybrid out of the box.

The plush model has thicker foam layers, which can give off a slightly more pronounced odor. But none of these smells pose any risk to your health. If your bedroom has decent ventilation, the smell should go away in the span of a few hours to a few days.