
Silk & Snow vs Recore Mattress Review (2023)
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Comparison Summary
Silk & Snow
Layers
3
Firmness
3.7 / 10
Sleep Trial
100 Nights
Warranty
15 Years
Made In
Canada
Price (Queen)
$800 USD
$800 CAD
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Recore
Layers
3
Firmness
4.7 / 10
Sleep Trial
120 Nights
Warranty
15 Years
Made In
Canada
Price (Queen)
$999 CAD
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Silk & Snow

Recore

How We Compared Silk & Snow and Recore
As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, GoodMorning.com Inc. tests major online mattress brands to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures GoodMorning.com always offers the best possible value to its customers.
To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.
Without further ado, our Silk & Snow vs Recore Mattress Review:
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Company Overview
Silk & Snow

Recore

Company Overview | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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Launched: | 2017 | 2018 |
Price (Queen): | $800 USD $800 CAD | $999 CAD |
Available in: | USA, Canada | Canada |
Made in: | Canada | Canada |
Trial length: | 100 nights | 120 nights |
Warranty: | 15 years | 15 years |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | No | CLICK HERE |
Silk & 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 & Snow is a small North American bed and bath company. They entered the bed-in-a-box market after completing a Kickstarter campaign in 2017, releasing their first memory foam mattress. Silk & Snow sells their line of home products in both the United States and Canada. Since launching, the company has released two more mattresses: the Silk & Snow Hybrid and the Silk & Snow Organic. In 2022, the company expanded its home product assortment by releasing a line of bath products.
Recore was introduced in late 2018 as the fifth brand from Canadian mattress maker, GoodMorning.com. 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.
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Delivery, Sleep Trial, Returns
Silk & Snow

Recore

Delivery, Trial, Returns | Silk and Snow | Recore |
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Shipping cost: | Free | Free shipping |
Delivery 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 & 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. The S&S Mattress we ordered for testing arrived at our facility 6 business days after making the purchase.
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 & 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 & 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 & Snow or Recore mattress.
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Out of the Box
Silk & Snow

Recore

Out of the Box | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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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: | 5 | 3 |
Expansion time: | 1 minute | 1 minute |
Both the Silk & 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.
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Mattress Construction
Silk & Snow

Recore

Mattress Construction | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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Mattress height: | 10" | 10.5" |
Number of layers: | 3 | 3 |
Comfort layer: | 2” high-density gel memory foam | 1.5” graphite-infused synthetic latex |
Transition layer: | 2” transition foam | 2” Vortex® gel foam |
Support layer: | 6” support foam | 7” motion isolating support foam |
Cover materials: | Polyester, cotton | Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged® thread |
Machine washable: | Yes | Yes |
Made in: | Canada | Canada |
The Silk & 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 & 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 & Snow and the Recore have removable, machine-washable covers.
Silk & Snow vs Recore Mattress Layers
Silk & Snow

Recore

Silk & Snow Mattress Layers
The Silk & 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. Layer 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. Layer density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.
Of note: The Silk & 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. Like many of the multi-layer boxed mattresses on the market today, each layer of the Recore mattress works with the others to provide an overall level of comfort and support.
- 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 & Snow vs Recore Mattress Cover
Silk & Snow

Recore

Silk & Snow Mattress Cover
The top portion of the Silk & Snow cover can be unzipped, removed, and cleaned in the washing machine. Though the company's website does not list a fabric content breakdown, the law label on the mattress lists both polyester and cotton among the general contents of the mattress itself.
Silk & Snow promotes its antimicrobial mattress cover (materials undisclosed) which is said to help prevent the growth of many types of bacteria. This added feature may be of use to customers who do not plan on using a mattress protector; however, the company's return policy cites that all products must have no stains, soiling, or odours to be eligible for returns.
Recore Mattress Cover
The Recore mattress has a distinct and sporty cover with three key features:
- Breathability: 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 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.
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Environmental Sustainability
Eco-Consciousness | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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Green policies: | Foam infused with seed-based oils | Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping |
Social responsibility: | Returned mattresses are donated to charity | Returned mattresses are donated to charity |
Box materials: | Cardboard | Cardboard |
Foam materials: | Polyurethane | Synthetic latex, polyurethane |
Cover materials: | Polyester, cotton | Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged® thread |
CertiPUR-US®: | Yes | Yes |
Green manufacturing: | Foam infused with seed-based oils | Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping |
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Feel and Firmness
Feel & Firmness | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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Feel: | Medium-soft | Medium |
Firmness: | 3.7 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
Edge Support: | 5.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Motion Isolation: | 7.6 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
Bounce: | 2.9 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
Silk & Snow

Recore

Feel & Firmness
According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Silk & Snow mattress and Recore mattress are as follows:
- The Silk & Snow mattress has a medium-soft feel. It is rated at 3.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Silk & Snow mattress has plenty of ‘hug.’
- The Recore mattress is rated “medium” for firmness, earning a score of 4.7 / 10, right near the middle of the firmness spectrum. The Recore mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
Silk & Snow

Recore

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 & Snow and Recore mattresses have very different edge support scores:
- The Silk & Snow mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 5.2 / 10 on the edge support scale.
- The Recore mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 6.9 / 10 on the edge support scale.
Silk & Snow

Recore

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 & Snow and Recore mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:
- The Silk & 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.
Silk & Snow

Recore

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 & Snow and Recore mattress have similar bounce ratings:
- The Silk & Snow mattress has above-average bounce. It is rated at 2.9 / 10 on the bounce scale.
- The Recore mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Price
Twin

Silk+Snow
$600 USD
$650 CAD
Recore
$749 CAD
Twin XL

Silk+Snow
$625 USD
$675 CAD
Recore
$799 CAD
Double

Silk+Snow
$725 USD
$725 CAD
Recore
$899 CAD
Queen

Silk+Snow
$800 USD
$800 CAD
Recore
$999 CAD
King

Silk+Snow
$900 USD
$900 CAD
Recore
$1,199 CAD
Cal King

Silk+Snow
$900 USD
$900 CAD
Recore
$1,199 CAD
Silk & Snow vs Recore: Overview
Overview | Silk & Snow | Recore |
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Price (Queen): | $800 USD $800 CAD | $999 CAD |
Available in: | USA, Canada | Canada |
Made in: | 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, cotton | 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 | 3.7 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
Edge support: | 5.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Motion isolation: | 7.6 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
Bounce: | 2.9 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | No | CLICK HERE |
Should you buy Silk & Snow or Recore?
There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Silk & Snow and Recore mattresses, two brands known for their antimicrobial covers. Each product has a few similar features, especially with regard to overall comfort and support. Yet the Silk & 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 & Snow will enjoy a firmer mattress that was specially designed for overnight recovery.
Buy Silk & Snow if you want:
- A high-density memory foam top layer
- An antimicrobial, machine-washable top cover
- A medium-soft feel with plenty of hug
Buy Recore if you want:
- A non-allergenic latex comfort layer
- An antimicrobial, machine-washable top cover
- A medium feel and cool sleep surface