Silk & Snow Mattress Review: Ratings from the Test Lab

We would expect most all-foam models to isolate motion very well, and the Silk & Snow Mattress meets this expectation.

The 2-inch memory foam comfort layer absorbs virtually all surface-level vibrations that might otherwise transfer across the mattress and disturb your sleep partner’s slumber. More significant movement may reach the 2-inch polyfoam transition layer, which also isolates motion extremely well.

While the Silk & Snow Mattress should absorb the vast majority of movement, sleepers with partners prone to more rigorous tossing and turning could notice some vibrations.

As long as they’re not too firm for the sleeper, all-foam models typically excel in pressure relief. The same holds true of the Silk & Snow Mattress, which receives high marks in this performance category.

The Silk & Snow Mattress’s exceptional pressure relief comes from its memory foam comfort layer and polyfoam transition layer. A sleeper’s curves can sink into the memory foam, redistributing their weight to limit pressure buildup from critical areas like the hips and shoulders. Meanwhile, the polyfoam transition layer gently supports the sleeper without letting them sink in too deeply.

A sleeper’s weight and sleep position can also affect how and where they experience pressure. The Silk & Snow’s medium feel gives it the most remarkable pressure relief for side sleepers who weigh under 230 pounds.

Since memory foam is often prone to retaining body heat, many models that contain it don’t earn very high scores for temperature control. While the Silk & Snow Mattress isn’t as breathable as many innerspring and hybrid models, it regulates temperatures better than many all-foam models on the market.

Several components contribute to this moderate temperature control. First, the cover is breathable enough that air can flow into and out of the sleep surface. Additionally, the medium-density memory foam comfort layer doesn’t trap as much heat as most high-density memory foam, and its gel infusion helps transfer heat away from the sleeper’s body. The polyfoam transition layer and core also allow some cooling airflow so that heat can dissipate.

When an individual sits or sleeps near the edge of an all-foam bed, their weight typically causes the foam to compress. If the foam compresses excessively, this can make the perimeter of the bed feel unstable and limit how much of the surface a sleeper feels comfortable using.

Like most all-foam models, the Silk & Snow Mattress lacks reinforced edges, allowing sinkage around its perimeter. Some sleepers who weigh under 130 pounds may feel secure enough to sit or sleep near the perimeter of the bed without restriction, but some individuals who weigh more than 230 may feel like they could accidentally roll off if they sleep too close to the edge.

The hug of memory foam coupled with its relatively slow response to changes in pressure can make a mattress more difficult to move around on. While the Silk & Snow Mattress contains a memory foam layer, it is relatively easy to change position on compared to similarly constructed models.

Because the Silk & Snow uses medium-density memory foam, its comfort layer should regain its shape more quickly than those that use high-density memory foam. This should limit the “trapped in the bed” feel often associated with a lasting body impression. The memory foam comfort layer gives some hug, but the polyfoam transition layer and core are supportive enough that it’s unlikely the hug will feel restrictive.

The Silk & Snow should off-gas similarly to most all-foam models that ship compressed. Smells may linger from the manufacturing process, and these odors can’t air out when the mattress is compressed and wrapped for shipment.

If you are sensitive to smells, you might prefer to leave your new mattress in another room with good ventilation before use. Most odors should air out within about two days.

Experts typically view off-gassing odors as harmless, so most individuals should be able to use their mattress before it has finished off-gassing if they so choose.