Best For
- Organic, euro-cotton cover, provides excellent contour and pressure relief
- Extremely fast response time
- Very low levels of motion transfer, great for sensitive sleepers
Considerations
- Low levels of bounce, not great for sex
- 6.25″ of sinkage provides less edge support than I’d like to see
- Some sleepers find memory foam sleepers warm
Our Verdict
The Loom & Leaf is a memory foam mattress with high contour and excellent pressure relief. The 12″ mattress includes an organic cotton cover and cooling gel foam.
This mattress has a low level of bounce and an extremely deep level of sinkage. It’s that classic memory foam feel with dramatic contour.
This mattress is available in two firmness levels—medium (5.5) and firm (8).
In our performance tests, the Loom & Leaf scored 8.81 overall. This score ranks the Loom & Leaf among the top 35% of all mattresses tested to date.
The price ($2,095) is certainly above average, nearly 2X the price of the average memory foam mattress ($1,076). Even so, it’s hard to overlook the fantastic performance.
Lastly, just about the highest endorsement I can ever give to a product is that Loom and Leaf is the mattress my wife and I sleep on each night. I’ve slept on it nightly since 2017. Memory foam isn’t for everyone, but if it works well for your needs / desires then Loom & Leaf is an amazingly good choice.
Type: Memory Foam
Firmness: Medium (5.5) or Firm (8)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs
Performance Tests
At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.
Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:
| Factor | Loom & Leaf | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.81 | 8.57 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,095 | $1,076 (Memory Foam only) |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 3.09″ | 2.14″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Extremely Deep | Moderate |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 10 | 8.2 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.02 m/s² | 8.78 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 7.1 | 8.9 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.6 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.6 sec. | 0.9 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 4.72″ | 9.53″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very Low | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Score | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 6.25″ | 4.04″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
| Sex – Score | 6.1 | 8.5 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.5″ | 4.1″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 12″ | 12.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.1 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
| Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Trial | 365 nights | 178 nights |
| Warranty | 25 years | 25% have lifetime warranties, average of other 75% of mattresses is 13 years |
How is Loom & Leaf Different?
Compared to the average mattress, Loom & Leaf performs slightly above the average, although it is quite a bit costlier as well—94% more than the average memory foam mattress.
Advantages
The Loom & Leaf scored better than average for cooling, has lower levels of motion transfer, and exceptional pressure relief. If you’re looking for that true luxury memory foam feel, the Loom & Leaf hits the nail on the head.
Neutral Factors
This mattress has extremely deep sinkage, 43% more sinkage than average, and a more dramatic hug and contour (typical of classic memory foam). Bounce levels are also very low, only 48% of the average bounce level. Again, this is more typical of classic memory foam, but for isolated movement, it could be a big advantage.
Disadvantages
The biggest disadvantages for the Loom & Leaf include a slower material response time and worse sitting edge support (although lying edge support performed higher than average).
Cooling Test
The Loom & Leaf has excellent cooling performance. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of heat retention around my body.
Baseline Temp.
79.1° F
Max. Temp.
87.6° F
Ending Temp.
80.8° F
Although memory foam oftentimes has the tendency to feel warm to some sleepers, that’s not the case with this mattress.
Loom & Leaf has a memory foam comfort layer, extremely deep sinkage, and the extra contour that comes with a Euro-style cover. But despite these factors which would usually hinder good cooling performance, the Loom & Leaf was still extremely comfortable.
Max. Temp.
Ending Temp.
- Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
- Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
- Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
The Loom & Leaf started with a temperature of 79.1° F. After lying on the mattress for 15 minutes the Loom & Leaf peaked at a temperature of 87.6° F. After 5 minutes with no one lying on the mattress it reduced the temperature back to 80.8° F.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
As with any memory foam mattress, the Loom & Leaf is more susceptible to heating issues relative to hybrid, latex, and coil-based mattresses.
Overall, this mattress does a nice job as the Euro-style cover and gel foam top layer puts a certain level of material between the sleeper and the foams that are more likely to heat up (namely the memory foam core).
Loom and Leaf’s cooling score of 9.0 is above average compared to the average cooling score for memory foam mattresses (8.7).
In my experience over the years, I’ve never felt that Loom and Leaf was a hot mattress.
Heavier sleepers may find it warmer as they sink deeper and are more enveloped by the contouring firms.
Sinkage Test
The Loom & Leaf mattress has an extremely deep level of sinkage. In our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage of 3.09″. This is 0.95″ deeper than the average sinkage level of 2.14″.
The softer euro-style pillowtop and layers of memory / poly foam create deeper sinkage. This deeper sinkage with softer materials is also what allows the Loom and Leaf to create such profound pressure relief.
The Loom and Leaf contours around the body, relieving pressure as it hugs your unique shape.
Motion Transfer Test
The Loom & Leaf has extremely low levels of motion transfer.
During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 5.02 m/s². This is 43% less motion transfer than the average of 8.78 m/s^2, based on all of our tests to date.
The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below.
Our accelerometer test shows a similar level of motion transfer. This measurement reveals the intensity and motion waves as they travel across the mattress.
Max. Acceleration
3.19 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-1.83 m/s²
Accel. Range
5.02 m/s²
There is a rapid increase on the initial sink and bounce of the medicine ball, but it only takes a couple of subsequent rebounds to settle back into a minimal level of motion.
One of the big advantages to memory foam is energy and motion are both absorbed by the foams. This means you won’t often disturb your partner while sleeping.
Response Test
The Loom & Leaf has a very fast response time. During our tests, we measured 0.6 seconds for the mattress to mostly recover and 1.6 seconds for the mattress to fully recover.
Mostly Recovered
0.6 sec.
Complete Recovery
1.6 sec.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
Most of the materials bounce back quickly to their original form, but some of the more contouring foams take a little longer to fully rebound.
Compared to more traditional memory foam mattresses, I found the Loom and Leaf to be better. However, compared to latex and coil-based mattresses, in addition to many poly foams, the response is still going to be slower.
Bounce Test
In the case of Loom & Leaf, this mattress has very low levels of bounce. In our performance tests, the ball sank to a maximum depth of 5.89″ before rebounding upwards, giving the mattress a total bounce of 4.72″.
Max. Depth
5.89″
Max. Rebound
-1.17″
Total Bounce
4.72″
Max Sinkage Depth
Max Bounce Height
This is 4.82” less bounce than the average of 9.54”, based on all of our tests to date.
The level of bounce is documented in the video below.
While the mattress does provide a fast rebounding response, it was not enough to send the ball above the level height of the mattress.
The ball was 1.17″ below the level height of the mattress even after bouncing from a depth of 5.89″.
Edge Support Test
The Loom & Leaf has poor sitting edge support and excellent lying support.
Max. Sinkage
6.25″
Lying Support
Excellent
In our sitting edge support tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 6.25”. This is 2.22” more sitting sinkage than the average of 4.03”, based on all of our tests to date.
The quality of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
Sitting, 200 lbs.
Our sitting edge support test had poor performance with a revealed maximum compression depth of 6.25″. Despite the less-than-idea sitting edge support, lying edge support was excellent.
As you can see from the photos, there is a reasonable level of edge support when sitting close to the edge of the mattress, but directly on the edge is not great. Given the level of firmness and the primarily memory foam design, the edges are fair, but not amazing.
Even so, I have never felt that I was going to be rolled out of the bed, as you can feel with some mattresses that have poor edge support.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
While lying on the Loom & Leaf mattress I felt well-supported in all positions. The mattress has more than sufficient thickness to provide ample support, both in terms of comfort foam / materials and support foam.
Sex Test
The Loom & Leaf has mediocre sex performance. In our tests, we measured very low levels of bounce and poor edge support.
These two factors alone make up 80% of the sex score and really hurt the score. But the low score is not because it is a poor quality mattress.
| Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | 65% | 5.4 | Very Low |
| Edge Support | 20% | 5.9 | Poor |
| Noise | 5% | 10 | Minimal |
| Pressure Relief | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Cooling | 5% | 9.0 | Excellent |
The best sex typically comes from a mattress with good bounce, excellent cooling, minimal noise, balanced sinkage, and good edge support.
Loom & Leaf is a memory foam mattress, that inherently means less bounce than coils. Memory foam would also generally be warmer, but the gel top layer of the Loom & Leaf really helps to keep things cool.
While it lacks the benefits of coils, like more bounce and better cooling, it has the benefit of virtually no noise.
Pressure Relief Test
The Loom & Leaf has outstanding pressure relief. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of pressure points build up on my body.
Comfort Layer
4.5″
Support Layer
7.5″
This mattress has a 4.5” comfort layer and a 7.5″ support layer. Based on our testing experience, this is a more than thick enough comfort layer for great pressure relief.
This comfort layer is a bit thicker than most all-foam mattresses, which will result in better comfort and pressure relief for most sleepers and body types.
However, this is especially true for heavier-weight sleepers, who all but require a larger comfort layer thickness to maintain full pressure relief.
When I consider the total picture of objective foam specs, subjective experience, and material analysis, I’m confident in my view that pressure relief is outstanding.
Off-Gassing Test
Off-gassing on the Loom & Leaf is exceptional. This mattress had no odor upon arrival / setup and had an off-gassing period of 0 days. For reference, the average off-gassing period is 7 days, a week longer than off-gassing on the Loom & Leaf.
Initial Smell Strength
None
Off-Gassing Period
0 days
Unlike many online mattress companies, Loom and Leaf ships uncompressed with full-service delivery and setup. As a result, any off-gassing that may have occurred post-manufacturing is complete by the time the mattress arrives at your door.
Company
Loom & Leaf is owned by the parent-company, Saatva, which has been in the mattress business since 2010. Saatva offers a 365-night trial period, 25-year warranty, and free shipping.
If the mattress ends up not working out, returns cost $99, but that may not be a critical factor for all sleepers.
| Company Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Period | 15% | 10 | 365 nights |
| Warranty | 10% | 10 | 25 years |
| Shipping | 5% | 10 | $0 |
| Returns | 20% | 7.0 | $99 |
| Trust | 50% | 10 | Outstanding |
| Country of Origin | 0% | USA |
For reference, the average trial period is 178 nights, nearly half the length of the Loom & Leaf trial.
Also, this mattress has a 25-year warranty. Comparing over 270+ mattresses tested to date, 25% have lifetime warranties and the average of the other 75% of mattresses is 13 years. Using this data, the Loom & Leaf warranty is longer than 75% of mattress warranties.
How firm is Loom & Leaf?
The Loom & Leaf comes in two different firmness levels—5.5 or 8.
The Loom & Leaf ‘Relaxed Firm’ is a 5.5 on the firmness scale—a bit softer than many of the other universal comfort style mattresses, which fall in at around a 6 out of 10.
They also offer the Loom & Leaf Firm, which is an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
NOTE: In this review, we tested the Relaxed Firm version.
Support & Sleeping Positions
The Loom & Leaf mattress has excellent support. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions.
Saatva has tested the Loom & Leaf and it has been approved for sleepers up to 300 lbs. per side.
On the heavier side? Check out the Saatva HD, which can support between 300-500 lbs., per side.
Who is the Relaxed Firm Loom & Leaf good for?
The Loom and Leaf Relaxed Firm is good for all sleeping styles.
Since it’s 12″ thick and uses high-quality materials it has more than enough support for most sleepers.
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Who is the Firm Loom & Leaf good for?
The Loom and Leaf Firm is better suited for back and stomach sleepers (especially if you are of a larger stature) or those who prefer less sinkage and a firmer feel.
Notably, it is not well suited to petite and moderate body type side sleepers (nor is any firm mattress in the vast majority of cases).
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | No | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
Design
The Loom and Leaf mattress is a foam mattress with no springs or coils. It uses memory foam and a gel layer that provides a reasonable level of cooling with the contouring hug of memory foam.
Type
Memory Foam
Thickness
12″
Firmness
5.5 & 8
This mattress is available in two firmness levels, 5.5 out of 10 (medium feel) or 8 out of 10 (firm feel).
Regardless of which firmness you opt for, it is 12″ thick and also has an organic, quilted Euro-style pillowtop cotton cover. The look of the Loom & Leaf feels classic and has a timeless aesthetic.
Materials
The Loom and Leaf mattress is a memory foam mattress with special attention given to making sure this mattress sleeps cool, without sacrificing contour and hug.
At the top of the mattress, there is an organic cotton cover. Below the cover, there are four layers which include:
- 2.0″ gel foam
- 2.5″ memory foam
- 2.0″ support foam (transitional)
- 5.5″ support foam
The Cover
The top of the Loom & Leaf is a quilted cover that is soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic. It uses a blend of white and tan accents with a soft texture that feels well-designed throughout.
The cover is a Euro-style pillow top, meaning it has pressure-relieving comfort materials upholstered within the cover itself. This gives it a sleeker look (relative to traditional pillow tops) and improves long-term durability.
Unique stitching patterns continue along the side of the mattress with a classic wave design. The tan accents also wrap the sides to form functional handles for better grip when you have to move it.
The Comfort Layer
Right beneath the cover is a layer of 2.0″ gel foam. This layer is designed to keep you cool as well as provide spinal support and bounce.
Below the gel foam is a 2.0″ memory foam. Loom & Leaf opts for a 5 lbs., high-density memory foam that can provide pressure relief and comfort.
The use of memory foam also means it has more of that “sinking” feeling, which helps to hug and contour to your body as you sleep.
The Support Layer
The support layer is created by a 2.0″ transitional support layer followed by a 5.5″ support foam. Both of these foam layers work together to provide support and stability.
This base is pretty thick making the whole mattress feel robust and high quality.
Product Evolution
The Loom & Leaf mattress offers a classic memory foam feel and has undergone minimal changes between older versions of the mattress and the one manufactured today.
Besides minimal changes to the design of the cover, the overall thickness and material composition is the same as the first Loom & Leaf mattresses sold in 2015.
Other Mattresses to Consider
Not sure if the Loom & Leaf is the right pick for you? If you know you’re specifically looking for a memory foam mattress (or similar), here are a few other options to consider.
For Value
Amerisleep AS3
9.20 Overall Score
The Amerisleep AS3 is a 12″ memory foam mattress. It has a moderate level of sinkage and low level of bounce. The materials create a medium feel with 3.0″ of memory foam, 3.0″ of transitional foam, and 6.0″ of support foam. Ths AS3 is great for sleepers looking for a modern memory foam feel and a lower price tag ($1299 for a queen).
For Edge Support
GhostBed Luxe
9.19 Overall Score
The GhostBed Luxe is a nice option if you’re looking for a memory mattress with better overall performance than the Loom & Leaf as well as a lower price point (about $400 less for a queen). The GhostBed also has better edge support—3.75″ of max sinkage compared to 6.25″ of sinkage on the Loom & Leaf.
For Budget
Novosbed
8.87 Overall Score
The Novosbed is an 11″ memory foam mattress that is available in three firmness levels—soft (3), medium-firm (6), or firm (8).It has minimal sinkage and low levels of bounce. A queen mattress is only $999 making Novosbed the highest-performing memory foam mattress under $1K tested to date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a Loom & Leaf mattress varies depending on what size you’re looking for. Here are the current prices:
Twin: $1,395
Twin XL: $1,495
Full: $1,995
Queen: $2,195
King: $2,645
Split King: $3,040
Cal. King: $2,645
Split Cal. King: $3,040
No. The Loom & Leaf mattress is not designed to be flipped.
Yes—Saatva is the parent company over the Loom & Leaf mattress.
The Loom & Leaf mattress is 12″ thick.
Yes. Saatva has showrooms in major cites around the US, including in California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, Connecticut, DC, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Cleaning a Loom & Leaf mattress is similar to how you would clean any other foam-based mattress. You can spot clean with cold water and mild detergent or vacuum the mattress. To avoid stains and spills altogether, consider adding a waterproof mattress pad or a 6-sided mattress encasement.
The purchase of any Loom & Leaf mattress comes with a 365-night trial period, a 15-year warranty, and free shipping to your door. If you decide that the mattress isn’t right for you, they will help coordinate mattress pickup, but you’ll need to pay a $99 handling fee for the service.
The Loom & Leaf is a 12″ thick, luxury memory foam mattress that contains an organic cotton quilted, Euro cover, gel foam, memory foam, and a support foam base.
