Bloom River Mattress Review (2024)
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Disclaimer: We are owned and operated by GoodMorning.com. We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 30 criteria that we believe are important. Brands we own—Douglas, Juno, Octave, and Logan & Cove, and Novosbed—are reviewed and advertised where indicated. Views expressed here are our opinions only. Full details.
Bloom River Mattress Review (2024)
The Bloom River is a foam mattress from Sleep Country. It is the lowest priced model in the Bloom lineup.
- Value priced
- All-foam construction
- Delivered in a box
Key Features
- Available to try in store
- Least-expensive Bloom mattress
- Made in China
- Gel memory foam
- 5 sizes to choose from
- Free shipping*
- 100-night trial
- 10-year warranty
*Shipping fee may apply for some remote regions.
Can Bloom River Stand Out in a Crowded & Competitive Value Mattress Market?
Bloom River is the lowest-priced mattress model from Bloom, a bed-in-a-box brand owned and sold by Sleep Country.
At first glance, Bloom River ($499 CDN for a queen) is almost identical in appearance and features to the slightly more expensive Bloom Earth ($589). In fact, the only difference between them is that Bloom River has a 1/4-inch shorter gel memory foam layer and a 3/4-inch shorter transition foam layer.
Like all Bloom mattresses, Bloom River is made in China, can be tried in-store at Sleep Country locations across Canada, and is available for purchase online.
That said, shoppers may be tempted to check out mattresses that are made in Canada, have a longer sleep trial, and offer a lower price, too. If those factors matter to you, Juno ($499) is one of the most popular alternatives.
You'll Like This Mattress If You Want...
- An all-foam mattress
- A mattress that’s more on the firm side
- A mattress that’s less than $500 (for a queen)
- A mattress you can try out in-store before you buy (in select cities)
Skip Bloom River If You Want...
- A softer mattress
- A mattress with a bouncier sleep surface
- A Canadian-made mattress
- A mattress with lots of customer reviews
- A mattress that offers free returns and exchanges
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Trial (Nights) | 120 | 100 |
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Table of Contents
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First Impressions: Straight Out of the Box
The Arrival
Bloom River can be purchased online from the Sleep Country website, as well as at Sleep Country stores in select Canadian cities.
Shipping is free for most addresses. However, there is a $120 fee for customers in Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The mattress arrives within 3–10 business days.
The Unboxing
Like other bed-in-a-box mattresses, Bloom River is simple to unpack. Once unboxed, the mattress fully expands to 7 inches in height within a couple hours.
The Look
Bloom River features a simple grey colour with small perforations across the entire surface of the cover. (Note: The latest version of Bloom River may have a different cover design.)
The Feel
Sleepers who like a firmer, less cushy mattress will feel comfortable on Bloom River (for more details, see the next section for testing conducted by third-party engineers).
When you lie down on Bloom River, its gel memory foam and transition foam layers work together to support your weight and let warm air circulate away from your body, so you can have a cooler sleep.
Official Test Results: How Do Engineers Rate Bloom River?
The following results were determined by licensed 3rd-party engineers, commissioned by us:
To be able to accurately rate and compare the performance of the mattresses reviewed on this website, it was necessary to hire licensed 3rd-party engineers. Their independence and operating standards help to ensure the results remain unbiased, valid, and reliable. Each mattress was evaluated using the same strict methodology to protect the overall integrity of the results. The full report is linked below and has been given the official stamp of approval from an APEGA-certified engineer operating under a strict ethical code of conduct.
*Be advised: Mattress testing conducted outside of this professional standard poses a greater risk of validity errors or reviewer bias.*
How Our Engineers Test Each Mattress:
Test Scores | Bloom River |
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Firmness: | 7.4 / 10 |
Edge support: | 5.7 / 10 |
Motion isolation: | 6.8 / 10 |
Bounce: | 3.3 / 10 |
Feel & Firmness
The Bloom River mattress has a medium level of firmness, bordering on the firm side. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), it comes in at 7.4 / 10 on the firmness spectrum.
Most sleepers will feel like they’re sleeping on the surface of Bloom River, with only a bit of sinkage into its foam layers.
People lighter in weight or those who prefer to sleep on their side may want to try Bloom River in store to make sure it has enough cushioning for their shoulders, hips, and knees. Related article: Read This Before You Visit a Mattress Store.
Edge Support
According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), Bloom River’s edge-support rating is 5.7 / 10. This is about average for an all-foam mattress. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses, due to the structural rigidity of a spring or pocketed coil layer, tend to have higher edge-support ratings.
A lower edge-support rating could mean that owners will feel like they’re sinking into the foam when they are sitting on the side of the bed, making it harder to get out of bed compared to a mattress with a reinforced support layer.
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to all-foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), Bloom River scored 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
This score is about average for all-foam mattresses tested on this site.
Bounce
Because foam mattresses tend to provide good motion isolation, that usually translates to a lower bounce rating compared to innerspring and hybrid mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), Bloom River’s bounce score is 3.3 / 10.
This is an average rating for an all-foam mattress, and means that sleepers may need to use a bit of effort to shift themselves into a different sleeping position.
Mattress Construction: What’s Bloom River Made Of?
Construction | Bloom River |
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Mattress height: | 7" |
Number of layers: | 3 |
Comfort layer: | 0.75" gel memory foam with latex |
Transition layer: | 2.5" convoluted foam |
Support layer: | 3.75” support base foam |
Cover materials: | Unspecified |
Machine washable: | Yes |
Made in: | China |
Bloom River is available only in one firmness option, which is a similar approach to other bed-in-box brands like Juno.
Bloom River Mattress Layers
Bloom River contains three layers of foam. Like other all-foam budget mattresses, the layers of Bloom River work together to provide a good balance of comfort and support.
- First layer: 0.75 inches of gel memory foam. This top layer provides immediate comfort as you lie down. The gel infusion should help to dissipate body heat. Sleep Country also mentions that this layer of foam contains latex lumbar support. Layer density: Unspecified.
- Second layer: 2.5 inches of convoluted foam. This egg-carton-shaped transition foam provides an overall balance between the top and bottom layers, while allowing hot air a passageway out through the sidewalls of the mattresses. Layer density: Unspecified.
- Third layer: 3.75 inches of support foam. This relatively thin base layer helps give the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. Like other Bloom mattresses, this layer is made with bamboo charcoal to help curb the gradual buildup of mattress odours. Layer density: Unspecified.
Of note: Foam density or origin information for Bloom River is not publicly available.
Bloom River Mattress Cover
The Bloom River mattress that we purchased for this review has a simple grey cover without any design flourishes or brand identifiers. Tiny perforations in the woven fabric cover the entire surface, giving Bloom River a bit of texture when you run your hand along it.
Note: The latest version of Bloom River appears to have a white cover with a jacquard design and Bloom logo on the sidewall.
The top cover on Bloom River is machine washable (delicate cycle, cold or warm water). To remove it, you need to access a zipper located underneath the mattress. This makes it less convenient to remove the cover than for Bloom Cloud, Bloom Air, or Bloom Mist, each of which has their zipper along the top perimeter of the mattress.
Brand Bio: What's the Story Behind Bloom?
Company Overview Bloom
Model Launched: 2020
BBB Rating: Not Accredited
Company HQ: Toronto, Canada
Ownership: Publicly Traded TSX: ZZZ
Warranty: 10 years
Where to buy: Online;
Sleep Country stores
Bloom is a mattress brand owned and sold by Sleep Country Canada. Introduced in 2017 and now comprising five different models (Cloud, Air, Mist, Earth, River), Bloom mattresses compete with other bed-in-a-box companies like Endy, Casper, and GoodMorning.com.
Today, Bloom has grown to offer a full lineup of sleep accessories, including a mattress topper, pillow, sheet set, and bed base.
Sleep Country has been a fixture of the Canadian retail landscape since the mid 90s, and is best known by their catchy advertising jingle (“Why buy a mattress anywhere else?”).
Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns
Delivery, Trial, Returns Bloom River, by Sleep Country
Shipping cost: Free (mainland Canada and PEI);
$120 CAD (NL, NT, YT, NU)
Shipping time: 3–10 days
Sleep trial length: 100 nights
Return ease: Company picks up
Refund: In-store credit only
Additional fees: $65 exchange fee
Sleep Country uses any combination of FedEx, Purolator, and Canada Post to deliver Bloom mattresses to customers across Canada. Shipping is free to all provinces except Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, and Newfoundland and Labrador ($120 CAD surcharge). Bloom customers can expect their new mattress to be delivered within 10 business days.
Bloom customers can also take advantage of Sleep Country’s White Glove Service, which brings the mattress into the home, sets it up on the bed, and can remove the old mattress (for a $15.75 Green Fee).
Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Sleep Country heavily promotes their Comfort Guarantee. At 100 nights, this sleep trial is average in length for the industry. Sleep Country and Bloom differ in two ways from other brands in the bed-in-a-box space in regards to the limitations of their exchange policy:
- The Bloom River mattress can only be returned to Sleep Country for an in-store credit.
- Customers who decide to return their Bloom mattress must pay an exchange fee of $65 CAD to cover delivery of the new item and removal of the returned mattress. This approach to sleep trials and returns is different from mattress lines like Juno, who offer a 120-night trial and free returns.
Social & Environmental Impact
Eco-Consciousness | Bloom River, by Sleep Country |
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Green policies: | Mattress recycling program |
Social responsibility: | Returned mattresses are donated to charity; Collections for local and international children’s charities |
Box materials: | Bleached cardboard |
Foam materials: | Polyurethane |
Cover materials: | Unspecified |
CertiPUR-US®: | Yes |
Green manufacturing: | No mention on the website |
Price and Size Listings: Bloom River
Twin
39″ x 75″ x 7″
$399 CAD
Twin XL
39″ x 80″ x 7″
$469 CAD
Double
54″ x 75″ x 8″
$489 CAD
Queen
60″ x 80″ x 7″
$499 CAD
King
76″ x 80″ x 7″
$699 CAD
Cal King
72″ x 84″ x 10″
N/A
Rating Breakdown: How Bloom River Measures Up
We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 25 criteria.
Where Bloom River Gains Points
- Free shipping to major metro areas
- 100-night sleep trial
- 10-year warranty
- Convenient boxed delivery
- Cooling gel foam
- CertiPur-US® certified foams
- Machine-washable cover
- Arranged return pickup
Where Bloom River Could Improve
- Be made in Canada
- More verified customer reviews
- More than one firmness option to choose from
- Include a layer of high-density memory foam
- Have a lower price
Final Thoughts on Bloom River
With Bloom River occupying the value foam segment — and four other Bloom mattresses taking the higher price points — Bloom can now claim they have “A Bloom for every room.”
Bloom River performed fine according to our third-party engineer test results. Scores in edge support, motion isolation, and bounce were about average for an all-foam mattress. What stands out most is Boom River’s relatively high Firmness rating. At 7.4 / 10, Bloom River has the least amount of sinkage of the entire Bloom mattresses lineup. If Bloom River is on your mattress short-list, we recommend trying it first at a Sleep Country store to make sure it feels comfortable to you.
Alternatively, if you want a mattress that’s made in Canada (not China), offers money-back returns, and has a lower price, we suggest you consider Mattress-Reviews’ Top-Rated Value Foam Mattress: Juno.