As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, Novosbed tests major online mattress brands in order to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures Novosbed 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 Recore Mattress Review:

Company Overview	Recore
Launched:	2018
Price (Queen):	$949 CAD
Available in:	Canada
Made in:	Canada
Trial length:	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years
Where to buy:	CLICK HERE

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	Recore
Shipping cost:	Free
Shipping time:	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	120 nights
Return ease:	Company arranges return
Refund:	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	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.

Recore uses FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors. Shipping is free for the great majority of Canadians. In some cases, the delivery can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home. Customers can expect their new Recore mattress to arrive within 10 business days after placing their order. Recore does not ship to the U.S.

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Recore heavily promotes their in-home sleep trial. At 120 nights, this sleep trial is one of the longest in Canada. In the event of a return, Recore offers free mattress pickup and a full refund.

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

The Recore mattress was delivered to us within the expected time frame. The mattress was well protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the box to protect the product during shipping.

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

The Recore mattress is protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to keep it tightly rolled in 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 a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will rest unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the Recore mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. With the Recore mattress, full expansion took 1 minute.

Construction	Recore
Mattress height:	10.5"
Number of layers:	3
Comfort layer:	1.5” graphite-infused synthetic latex
Transition layer:	2” Vortex™ gel foam
Support layer:	7” motion isolating support foam
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged™ thread
Machine washable:	Yes
Made in:	Canada

Recore is a 10.5-inch combination latex foam mattress. By pairing together different layer materials, densities, and firmness levels, Recore has designed a configuration that offers strong cooling, comfort, and support.

The Recore mattress is available only in one firmness option. This is standard for the one-size-fits-all approach commonly used by bed-in-a-box companies.

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.

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.

Eco-Friendliness	Recore
Green policies:	Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping
Social responsibility:	Returned mattresses are donated to charity
Box materials:	Cardboard
Foam materials:	Synthetic latex, polyurethane
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged™ thread
CertiPUR-US®:	No
Green manufacturing:	Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping

Feel & Firmness	Recore
Feel:	Medium
Firmness	4.7 / 10
Edge support:	7.4 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.1 / 10
Bounce:	3.6 / 10

Feel & Firmness

The Recore mattress classifies as a medium firmness. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), it comes in at a 4.7 / 10 on the firmness spectrum. The Recore mattress has a bit of ‘hug,’ and the comfort layer gives it an extra degree of cushioning as you lie down. Its layers of supportive foam ensure there is no excessive sinkage beyond the initial body contouring.

Motion Isolation

Because of its rapid-rebounding surface, motion isolation in latex mattresses is usually not considered as strong as compared its foam counterparts. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), minimal motion transfer was detected with the Recore mattress: it ranked right around 7.1 /10 on the motion isolation scale.

Edge Support

Latex and foam mattresses are not usually known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main considerations for customers who move from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Recore mattress has an edge support rating at 7.4 / 10. This places it among the top brands in this regard tested on Mattress-Reviews.com.

Bounce

Shoppers deciding between foam and latex mattresses sometimes prefer latex since it tends to have more bounce, while still retaining many of the cushioning and motion isolating properties of foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Recore mattress ranked 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Recore
Price (Queen):	$949 CAD
Available in:	Canada
Made in:	Canada
Trial length:	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years
Number of layers:	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged™ thread
Machine washable:	Yes
Green policies:	Zero-waste manufacturing; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping
Feel:	Medium
Firmness:	4.7 / 10
Edge support:	7.4 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.1 / 10
Bounce:	3.6 / 10
Where to buy:	CLICK HERE

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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Recore’s comfortable surface, sporty look, and upscale materials give this Canadian mattress brand a value-rich feel that all of the best online companies exude. Active individuals will take note. It’s one of few mattresses designed to increase all aspects of performance.

Recore achieves its aim by promoting the qualities necessary for deep, restorative sleep (e.g. a cool sleep surface, minimal motion transfer, absence of pressure spots). As a result, active Canadians or anyone who appreciates the link between overnight sleep and next-day performance ought to give this mattress a closer look. It should also appeal to Canadian shoppers looking for a latex boxed mattress, a market with few choices at the moment. But realistically, anyone shopping for a stylish and comfortable mattress will probably be satisfied with this choice.