Silk and Snow and Recore are two well-known companies in the Canadian mattress scene, and both brands have built up a loyal Canadian customer base in a relatively short time.

Silk and Snow is a mattress company based out of Toronto, Ontario. They entered the bed-in-a-box market after completing a Kickstarter campaign in 2017, releasing a memory foam mattress. The company has well-defined international roots: the Silk and Snow sells both in Canada and the United States, with factories on both sides of the border. The company’s second line, the Silk and Snow Coil Hybrid, was released one year later in 2018.

Recore was introduced in late 2018 as the fifth brand from Canadian mattress maker, Novosbed. The three-layer bed is marketed towards active individuals and people who are concerned with performance and productivity – both from their mattress and themselves. In selecting materials, Recore deliberately chose modern materials scientifically tested to offer properties aligned with the latest insights from the growing field of sleep science.

At launch, Recore could lay claim to a number of unique innovations, including being the only latex bed-in-a-box made in Canada, and the only one in the country to use graphite latex foam.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Silk and Snow	Recore
Shipping cost:	Free	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	100 nights	120 nights
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	No

Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. Boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same-day delivery to certain areas.

Delivery

Silk and Snow uses specialist logistics service UPS Ground to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors throughout the United States and a variety of similar couriers in Canada. Shipping is free in the Contiguous U.S. and Canadian provinces but may be subject to remote delivery fees elsewhere. Silk and Snow customers can expect their new mattress to be delivered within 3 to 10 business days, excluding public holidays.

Recore uses FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors, and shipping is free throughout Canada. Customers can expect their new mattress to arrive within 3 to 10 business days following order confirmation.

Trial Period

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Silk and Snow and Recore both heavily promote their sleep trials. With a 120-night sleep trial, Recore has one of the longest sleep trials of all mattress brands; Silk + Snow allows their customers 100 days to decide.

Returns and Additional Fees

If a customer wishes to return their Silk and Snow or Recore mattress within the sleep trial period, each company will arrange to pick up their respective mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either the Silk and Snow or Recore mattress.

Out of the Box	Silk and Snow	Recore
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	20” x 20” x 43”	17" x 17" x 44"
Box opening:	Scissors required	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	6	3
Expansion time:	1 minute	1 minute

Both the Silk and Snow and Recore mattresses arrived within the expected delivery times. Each product was well-protected within the box by heavy-duty plastic to keep the mattress in good condition during shipping.

Each mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. To prevent potential harm to your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove any packaging.

Once opened, each compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the box from a vertical position down onto its side, and then pull the lightweight box away from the bundled mattress. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

Both mattresses are protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to roll it tightly into a cylinder shape.

Customers will need to unwrap the first layer in order to unroll the mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattress onto the designated bed frame. Next, like the end of a roll of tape, find and peel back the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. Both mattresses reached full expansion in under five minutes.

The Silk and Snow and Recore are both combination foam mattresses (S+S: memory foam; Recore: graphite latex). Multiple layers of foam work together to offer comfort and support.

Some of the other major differences between the Silk and Snow and Recore mattress are the different types of foams used for comfort, contouring, and pressure-point relief, not to mention the support layers for motion isolation and edge support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, each mattress also has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic. Top covers are sometimes removable. In this case, both the Silk and Snow and the Recore have removable, machine-washable covers.

Silk and Snow vs Recore Mattress Layers

Silk and Snow Mattress Layers

The Silk and Snow mattress contains three layers of foam:

• First layer: 2 inches of high-density gel memory foam. This top layer aids in preventing pressure points while letting you sink into the mattress. High-density memory foam is known for its durability and longevity. Layer density: 4 lbs/ft³.
• Second layer: 2 inches transition foam. This transition layer serves double duty by both reinforcing the motion isolating qualities of the mattress and adding to the support properties of the layer below. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.
• Third layer: 6 inches of support foam. This bottom layer makes up the foundation of the mattress, providing the overall integrity of the bed and keeping you from sinking in too deep. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Of note: The Silk and Snow website also states that the foam layers include “natural seed-based oils such as soybeans,” though it is left unspecified which layers include this property.

Recore Mattress Layers

The Recore mattress contains three layers of foam:

• First layer: 1.5 inches of graphite-infused latex with vertical air channels. This synthetic, allergen-free latex comfort layer transports heat rapidly away from the body through the high thermal conductivity of graphite infused throughout the material. Though latex is known for its durability, it’s primarily favoured for its spring-like resilience, allowing for a bouncier surface than foam or memory foam mattresses. Layer density: 3.4 lbs/ft³.
• Second layer: 2 inches of Vortex™ gel foam. This transition layer helps the mattress properly contour to your body. It also makes up a large part of the shock-absorbing, cushioning feel of the bed. The open-cell gel foam reduces the likelihood that heat will be trapped within the mattress, adding a further cooling element. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.
• Third layer: 7 inches of motion isolating support foam. This thick bottom layer serves three important functions:
  • Reducing motion ripples between different areas of the mattress;
  • Promoting spinal alignment by limiting the depth sleepers sink into the surface;
  • Enhancing structural integrity and edge support throughout the mattress. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Silk and Snow vs Recore Mattress Cover

Silk and Snow Mattress Cover

The top cover of the Silk and Snow mattress has a distinct design that evokes its brand name. Up top, the fabric is tufted in snowy white waves that advertise the cushioning directly beneath the cover. The lower portion is diamond-tufted in dark blue with a silky sheen. The cover materials listed on the law label are polyester (98%) and spandex (2%).

The top portion of the Silk and Snow cover can be unzipped, removed, and cleaned in the washing machine. Like the Recore latex mattress, the cover also includes a silver element that has antimicrobial properties.

Recore Mattress Cover

Appearance and breathability

The Recore mattress has a very distinct and sporty cover that makes it easy to pick out among other mattress brands. The multi-tone charcoal cover is divided into a top and bottom section by the neon orange zipper that runs the full perimeter of the mattress. The top cover is breathable and extremely soft of the touch, further aiding in the cooling properties of the mattress.

Antimicrobial

Though the top cover is primarily composed of polyester, poly-viscose, and spandex, this blend is protected with silver-coated thread. Silver is incorporated into bedding for to its antimicrobial properties; it naturally inhibits the growth of bacteria, maintaining a cleaner and fresher feeling where you sleep. In preliminary testing, the same compound used with Recore’s SilverCharged™ thread met NASA’s standards for antimicrobial performance in use as a disinfectant. It was the only commercially available product that met the full range of antimicrobial performance requirements necessary for long-term space exploration missions.

Machine washable

The top portion of the Recore cover is removable and machine washable. Due to its zipper placement, the cover is easy to remove, even when used on a slightly sunken bed frame or platform.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making purchases. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco-friendly and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers. Novosbed Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Feel & Firmness	Silk and Snow	Recore
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium
Firmness:	4.1 / 10	4.7 / 10
Edge Support:	5.6 / 10	7.4 / 10
Motion Isolation:	7.6 / 10	7.1 / 10
Bounce:	2.5 / 10	3.6 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Silk and Snow mattress and Recore mattress are as follows:

• The Silk and Snow mattress we tested has a medium-soft feel. It is rated at 4.1 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Silk and Snow mattress has plenty of ‘hug.’
• The Recore is a medium mattress, rated at 4.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Recore mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Silk and Snow and Recore mattresses have very different edge support scores:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 5.6 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Recore mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.4 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Silk and Snow and Recore mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.6 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Recore mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.4 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Silk and Snow and Recore mattress have similar bounce ratings:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has above-average bounce. It is rated at 2.5 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Recore mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Silk and Snow	Recore
Price (Queen):	$800 USD $1,000 CAD	$949 CAD
Available in:	USA, Canada	Canada
Made in:	USA or Canada	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years	15 years
Mattress height:	10"	10.5"
Number of layers:	3	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex	Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged™ thread
Machine washable:	Yes	Yes
Green policies:	Foam infused with seed-based oils	Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium
Firmness	4.1 / 10	4.7 / 10
Edge support:	5.6 / 10	7.4 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.6 / 10	7.1 / 10
Bounce:	2.5 / 10	3.6 / 10
Discount:	No discount	SAVE $100

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by Novosbed Inc. and advertises the Novosbed, Douglas, Recore, Brunswick, and Logan & Cove mattress brands. The following is strictly our competitive opinion:

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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Silk and Snow and Recore mattresses, two brands known for their antimicrobial covers. Each product has a few similar features, especially with regards to overall comfort and support. Yet the Silk and Snow and Recore have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really pushes one brand ahead of the other are the sleep trial, cooling technology, and performance nature of the Recore mattress. Recore is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Latex Mattress, and customers who choose to purchase a Recore over a Silk and Snow will enjoy a firmer mattress that was specially designed for overnight recovery.