Saatva may be famous for its Classic Mattress, a luxury innerspring, but the brand’s Loom & Leaf Mattress is no slouch. Billed as an ultra-premium memory foam model with a choice of firmness, it’s a highly-rated mattress designed for pressure relief, lumbar support, and the kind of body-hugging feel that some people adore. So, does it deliver?
The Mattress Clarity team has tested over 500 mattresses over the past seven years, so we’re well-equipped to answer that question. We ran a series of tests on the Loom & Leaf to get a sense of the bed’s strengths and weaknesses. We also tagged in Dr. Hannah Habeeb, the chief medical product tester here at Mattress Clarity, for her take on the bed.
After hours of testing, we found the slightly firmer-than-average Loom & Leaf excelled in motion isolation and responsiveness, and it offered impressive edge support and pressure relief, too. The only place it came up short was in our cooling tests, but that’s not all that surprising when you’re talking about a memory foam mattress. Below, find our full review of the Loom & Leaf, along with our recommendations for the sleepers most likely to find it downright dreamy.
Our Saatva Loom & Leaf Review in a Nutshell
The Loom & Leaf is a luxury memory foam mattress with two firmness options. The Relaxed Firm model ran a touch firm — we rated it 7/10 — and worked quite well for back sleeping. The mattress earned perfect scores in motion isolation and responsiveness, which isn’t easy to do, and scored well in our pressure relief and edge support tests as well. While it’s not the coolest mattress on the market, fans of memory foam should be pleased overall.
The Loom & Leaf is a luxury memory foam mattress that delivers a subtle hug-like sensation. Upgraded lumbar support makes it ideal for back sleepers, and we were impressed by the bed’s outstanding motion isolation and responsiveness. While the former isn’t unusual for memory foam, ease of movement isn’t common for this material. The Loom & Leaf scored very well in our edge support tests — also atypical for all-foam models — making it a great option for couples who appreciate the feel of memory foam. Our only quibble? It wasn’t especially cool.
Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating
When we review mattresses, we use the Mattress Clarity testing methodology to quantify performance features like edge support, pressure relief, motion isolation, and more. After all was said and done, the Loom & Leaf earned a high overall score of 4.7 out of 5.
Check out helpful descriptions of our testing categories by hovering over the labels below, then keep reading for our detailed feedback.
Mattress Clarity Test Results: Saatva Loom & Leaf
Watch Me Test the Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress
I Recommend the Saatva Loom & Leaf For…
- Couples. The edge support and motion isolation on this all-foam model are excellent, so couples will find the Loom & Leaf ticks the boxes for a shared bed.
- Back sleepers. This mattress is firmer than average, with just enough contouring to comfortably fill the lumbar zone. Back sleepers across all weight classes should be happy.
- Fans of a hugged sensation. With its premium memory foam, the Loom & Leaf delivers on that signature body-hugging feel without feeling squishy.
I Don’t Recommend the Saatva Loom & Leaf For…
- Shoppers on a budget. With a queen model priced over $3,000, this mattress isn’t easy on the wallet.
- Hot sleepers. It’s an all-foam bed, which means there’s limited airflow. Plus, memory foam is prone to trapping heat, so it’s not the best fit if overheating is a concern.
- Fans of a springy bed. While the Loom & Leaf does respond well, it’s still a memory foam mattress with a subtle contouring feel.
How Well Did the Saatva Loom & Leaf Perform?
Here’s how we rated the Loom & Leaf across all our testing categories, alongside scores representing the average bed we test.
| Test | Performance | Average |
| Firmness | 7/10 – Medium-Firm | 6.7/10 – Medium-Firm |
| Side Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Back Sleeper Comfort | Excellent | Good |
| Stomach Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Pressure Relief | 4.3/5 | 3.9 |
| Edge Support | 4.4/5 | 4.1 |
| Cooling | 3.5/5 | 3.8 |
| Motion Isolation | 5/5 | 3.9 |
| Response | 5/5 | 4.3 |
| Sinkage Depth | 3” | 3.12” |
| Sinkage Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce Height | 17.5” | 17.89” |
| Bounce Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Noise | 5/5 | 4.5 |
| Sex | 4.8/5 | 4.3 |
| Trial Period | 5/5 | 4.2 |
| Warranty | 5/5 | 4.6 |
How Firm is the Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress?
Mattress firmness refers to how hard or soft a bed feels when you lie down. That varies a bit for everyone, since factors like your body type and preferred sleep position influence how a bed feels. We use a firmness scale of 1 to 10 to give people an idea of how a mattress is likely to feel. The higher the number, the firmer the mattress. The industry standard, a medium-firm, is 6.5 out of 10. Saatva offers the Loom & Leaf in two firmnesses: Relaxed Firm and Firm. We tested the former and found it a little firmer than advertised— we rated it as 7/10 on the firmness scale.
Our in-house tester is an average-weight sleeper, and she found the Loom & Leaf most comfortable on her back. “I could tell my hips and shoulders were aligned, and my spine felt supported,” she said. “I did not feel like I was just lying on top, because the plush top was contouring my lower back.”
On her side, the Loom & Leaf was comfortable but a little too firm around the hips and shoulders. While her spine was aligned and her back felt good, our tester wished for a little more softness than she was getting. That carried over to her experience on her stomach. “I think my chest was too constricted because it wasn’t letting me sink in enough. It wasn’t terrible, but it’s not my ideal position on this mattress,” she shared.
How Does the Saatva Loom & Leaf Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?
Although the Loom & Leaf is a touch firmer than average, it still has the hugged sensation characteristic of memory foam, which will probably work better for some sleepers than others. Heavyweight sleepers, for instance, will find that this mattress feels a little softer than lighter sleepers. That should work well for back and side sleeping, but it can mean drooping hips for dedicated stomach sleepers.
| Sleeper Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Light (under 130 lbs) | Unpleasant | Good | Unpleasant |
| Average (130-230 lbs) | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Heavy (over 230 lbs) | Good | Good | Good |
Average-weight Tester – 5’6”, 135 lbs
“I could sleep on my back all night on this mattress and wake up with no aches or pains.” – In-house tester
Lightweight Tester – 5’5”, 125 lbs
“This mattress was on the firmer side, so I could feel some pressure buildup in my shoulders.” – In-house tester
Saatva Loom & Leaf In-Depth Test Results
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is one of the most important features in a mattress. However you lie down, your body’s heaviest points press into the mattress more deeply than lighter areas. When a mattress doesn’t relieve that pressure well, it creates stress and tension — pressure points. Not only is that disruptive to a good night’s sleep, but it can also mean aches and pains come morning.
Pressure relief is most important for side sleepers, lightweight sleepers, and those with joint conditions, but it’s a feature that matters for everyone. According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a sleep expert, contouring materials like memory foam excel in this department — and that was the case with the Loom & Leaf. Its pressure-relief performance earned 4.3/5 based on feedback from multiple testers in back and side sleeping positions.
Sosha Lewis is an average-weight tester, and she found the Loom & Leaf relieved pressure reasonably well on her side thanks to its subtle contouring. Still, as someone who regularly switches from one side to the other, she said it’s probably not a bed she’d want to sleep on every night — it’s just too firm. But some people may find it a good fit: “If you’re a side sleeper who likes a firmer bed or a heavyweight side sleeper, you may really dig this mattress,” she said. Ultimately, she gave the Loom & Leaf 4.5/5 in this position.
When she moved to her back, Sosha’s experience changed dramatically. “This mattress made my spine happy,” she said. “It kept it straight and offered enough contouring around my shoulders. It felt like it was actively pulling tension away from my lower back.” That earned a perfect 5/5.
Our lightweight tester, predictably, found the mattress on the firmer side. That leads to pressure in the shoulders, which she anticipates would worsen and spread to the shoulder blades and upper back through the night. She gave the bed 3.5/5 for pressure relief on her side.
Like Sosha, our lightweight tester preferred the Loom & Leaf on her bed. Her back felt good, and her hips and shoulders were properly supported. “I could feel contour on my lower back, but it wasn’t pushing me up so high that I felt on top of the mattress,” she noted, giving the mattress 4/5 for pressure relief in this position.
We asked Dr. Habeeb for her take on the Loom & Leaf as well. She wasn’t particularly impressed with the contouring around her hips and shoulders when she tested it on her side, and like our testers, she preferred it on her back. “I think it does a great job keeping you in a neutral position and supporting the space at the lower back,” she said, adding that those with back pain are likely to feel comfortably neutral thanks to the bed’s balance of pressure relief and support.
On her stomach, Dr. Habeeb felt nicely lifted and supported, but cautioned that people with larger chests could experience pressure.
Edge Support
Strong edges may not be a priority for everyone. If you sleep solo and have no issues getting on and off the bed, it’s not especially important. But those with mobility issues, or couples who need room to spread out without risking a roll-off, benefit from strong edge support. That’s also true if you’re the type to sit on the side of the bed to get dressed or tie your shoes. Well, good news for those looking for a mattress with sturdiness around the perimeter. The Loom & Leaf scored well in this category with 4.4/5 based on multiple tests.
Our in-house tester kicked things off with a seated test on the side of the bed to see whether or not she felt supported. Her verdict? “The edge support is fantastic on this mattress. There is no sinkage when I am seated, and I felt like there was no risk of sliding off,” she said. Plus, it was incredibly easy to stand, and she thinks seniors and those with mobility issues would have the same experience.
Next, our tester stretched out on the bed close to the edge, which felt just as stable. “When I roll from my back to my side is typically when I will feel unstable on the edge, but there was no risk of falling off.” She felt stable even as she moved through different positions. Both of these subjective tests earned perfect scores.
For the third test, we used three stacks of weighted plates representing the three sleeper weight classes. Each stack went on the edge of the mattress so we could measure how far it sank. The lightweight stack sank 3 inches, the average-weight stack 4 inches, and the heavyweight stack 5 inches. This earned scores of 5/5, 4/5, and 5/5, respectively.
Cooling
Body temperature fluctuates as part of a normal sleep cycle, and a bed that doesn’t regulate temperature well can interfere with sleep quality. Memory foam is known for trapping heat because the material responds to pressure and heat — that’s what makes it contour so well around the body’s curves. So you probably won’t be surprised to learn that the Loom & Leaf pulled its lowest score across all our tests in this category, earning 3.5/5.
To test cooling, we used a thermal gun to take the surface temperature of the Loom & Leaf before and after our tester rested on the bed for about seven minutes. The first read fluctuated between 70.1 and 70.6 degrees. The second was 79.8. That 9.7-degree increase is considered reasonable cooling — better than expected for memory foam, but nothing to get excited about.
Our tester’s experience reflected that take. “There’s not a ton of room for airflow and breathability, but I didn’t get uncomfortably hot,” she said.
Motion Isolation
When a bed has good motion isolation, it keeps movement on one side from being felt on the other. If you share the bed with any kind of partner, that’s no small thing. Memory foam absorbs motion well, and it’s no surprise that the Loom & Leaf earned a perfect score in this category.
Sosha tested motion isolation by placing a glass of water on the bed. Then she got in and out of bed on the other side to see how that movement affected the water. Spoiler – it was completely undisturbed. “I got in and out of bed several times, and it never moved. Zero movement in the water when I switched positions,” she said.
In the partner test, we used two testers. One rested blindfolded while the other moved around. “This is a fantastic bed for those with restless partners,” said our tester, who felt only the slightest movement. Even then, that was during an aggressive flip that was quite close to where she was lying.
Response
Response time on a mattress refers to how quickly the bed’s materials spring back into place after you move. Latex, for instance, is usually lightning fast. Memory foam, on the other hand, is definitely not. Still, the Loom & Leaf’s firmer feel works to its advantage here. The bed earned another perfect score for its ease of movement, which is hard to achieve with memory foam.
Sosha tested responsiveness by lying on the bed and rotating through different sleep positions to gauge whether the mattress made it hard or easy. “The pillow top offers contouring, but you don’t sink too far into it,” she noted, adding that it was easy to turn over and move around. For combination sleepers who often struggle on memory foam, the Loom & Leaf should work well.
Sinkage: Moderate
When we test sinkage, we put a 44-pound kettlebell on the mattress and use a ruler to see how far it sinks. That gives us a sense of how much compression sleepers can expect when they lie down. With softer, more contouring foams, deeper sinkage is more common. We measured 3 inches of sinkage on the Loom & Leaf, which falls into moderate territory. That aligns with the bed’s firmer feel. There is definitely some contouring here, but it’s not excessive.
Bounce: Moderate
Measuring a bed’s bounce involves dropping a weighted ball onto the surface and measuring how high it gets. That tells us a lot about a bed’s natural springiness. On the Loom & Leaf, the ball bounced 17.5 inches, which is on the high side of moderate. That’s bouncier than normal for all-foam beds.
Noise
All-foam mattresses usually score well when we test for noise. Sosha pressed, prodded, and rolled around the Loom & Leaf, but the bed stayed perfectly silent. It was another perfect score, so even light sleepers should have no issues here.
Sex
We come up with a rating for sex based on the scores in our response, edge support, and noise tests. The best mattresses for sex respond quickly, offer strong support on the sides, and stay quiet, no matter what’s happening. The Loom & Leaf earned another high score of 4.8/5, so we expect it to work well for sexual partners.
Adjustable Base Compatibility
Not every mattress works well on an adjustable base, but the Loom & Leaf had the flexibility to conform very well. That was especially true in the TV and Zero-G positions. Our tester was particularly impressed that the mattress didn’t lift off the base at all — that’s not typical. Once again, the Loom & Leaf earned full marks.
Saatva Loom & Leaf Customer Experience Scores
Aside from performance categories for the mattress itself, we like to zoom out to the broader customer experience.
Unlike beds-in-a-box that are delivered compressed and rolled, Saatva’s mattresses are shipped flat with complimentary white-glove delivery, including in-room setup and free removal of your old mattress. That means no giant boxes and packaging to deal with, no off-gassing, and no hauling away your old mattress yourself.
Trial Period
Saatva offers one of the most generous sleep trials in the industry at a full 365 nights. If you don’t find the bed suitable after trying it out for a month, you can initiate a return. The company will schedule a pickup and issue a refund. Just be aware that a $99 processing fee applies.
Warranty
Saatva’s mattresses are backed by a lifetime warranty. In the event of a defect during the first two years, you’ll get an entirely new mattress at no charge. In years three and on, repairs and re-covers are offered with a $149 processing fee.
Saatva Loom & Leaf Construction
Now that we’ve reviewed the bed’s performance, let’s take a closer look at the layers and materials that make it all possible.
Mattress Height & Weight
The Loom & Leaf is 12 inches tall, which is standard and doesn’t require deep-pocket sheets. Weight varies depending on the size but ranges between 61 and 116 pounds or so.
Materials
This is an all-foam mattress wrapped with an organic cotton blend fabric.
Layers
This Saatva offering has a soft, breathable organic cotton cover. Two layers of comfort foam and a plant-based flame barrier are quilted into the cover to beef up support in the center third of the bed for more lumbar support. The cover is also treated with an antimicrobial finish to help combat the growth of mold and mildew.
Next up is the gel-infused memory foam lumbar crown. It supports spinal alignment and works to delay heat retention. That sits atop a 2-inch layer of CertiPUR-US-certified gel-infused memory foam, which is perforated to boost breathability, and a 2.5-inch support layer of high-density memory foam, also certified by CertiPUR-US.
A 2-inch layer of transitional loft is what changes the bed’s firmness rating from Relaxed Firm to Firm. At the base of the mattress is a 5.5-inch support layer of CertiPUR-US certified foam for durability.
How To Try and Buy The Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress
The Saatva Loom & Leaf is available for purchase on the company website at www.saatva.com. The brand also has a handful of viewing rooms in cities across the country if you prefer to see a bed in person before buying. The 365-night sleep trial still applies if you purchase in store.
Saatva Loom & Leaf Prices & Sizes
Here’s how the Loom & Leaf is priced across all available sizes. Note that prices listed here don’t reflect sales or promotional discounts.
| Size | Price |
| Twin | $1949.00 |
| Twin XL | $2024.00 |
| Full | $2849.00 |
| Queen | $3049.00 |
| King | $3699.00 |
| Split King | $4048.00 |
| California King | $3699.00 |
| Split California King | $4048.00 |
How The Saatva Loom & Leaf Compares
If you aren’t entirely sold on the Loom & Leaf, here’s how it fares alongside other popular foam and hybrid models.
- Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid – Better Cooling
- Saatva Classic – Springier Feel
- Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress – Softer
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| Rating | ||||
| Firmness | Medium-Firm: 7/10 | Multiple Firmness Options | Multiple Firmness Options | Multiple Firmness Options |
| Material | Foam | Hybrid | Innerspring | Hybrid |
| Cooling | — | — | — | |
| Best For | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Couples | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers |
Saatva Loom & Leaf vs. Leesa Sapira Chill
The Leesa Sapira Chill is a hybrid mattress that stayed cool to the touch, even when our testers lay on it, so it’s the better option for hot sleepers. Like the Loom & Leaf, it comes in a choice of firmness levels. We tested the medium-firm option and found it to be true to its rating. It’s very well suited to side sleeping thanks to its cushioned pillow top. Back sleepers could go either way, depending on firmness preferences.
While the edge support was comparable on both beds, the motion transfer on the Sapira Chill was far more noticeable than on the Loom & Leaf. Couples should keep that in mind if one partner is a restless sleeper and the other is easily disturbed.
If budget is a major consideration, the Sapira Chill is the more reasonable purchase. A queen is $2,399, with sales pricing that brings it down to less than $1,700. Just be aware that this is a bed-in-a-box, and upgraded shipping and setup options cost extra.
Saatva Loom & Leaf vs. Saatva Classic
The Saatva Classic is a luxury innerspring with three firmness levels and two height options. It has two coil layers for twice the support and the springy sleep surface you’d expect from an innerspring. While that’s ideal for combination sleepers, it can be problematic for couples. Choosing between these two Saatva models comes down to individual priorities. Couples will find the Loom & Leaf isolates motion better, while hot sleepers should sleep cooler on the Classic.
These beds feel different, too. Both are cushioning, but the Loom & Leaf has the contouring and classic memory foam feel, while the Classic is springier. We think back sleepers will be comfortable on either bed.
The Classic has the same warranty and sleep trial as the Loom & Leaf, but you’ll spend way less on this model. A queen is $2,229 before sales pricing, even if you opt for the taller 14.5-inch model over the 11.5-inch option.
Saatva Loom & Leaf vs. Bear Elite Hybrid
The Bear Elite Hybrid is, well, a hybrid. It’s also available in multiple firmness levels. We tested the Medium model, which we rated as a 6/10. That makes it quite a bit softer than the Loom & Leaf’s Relaxed Firm model. Both mattresses work well for back sleepers in all weight classes, and lightweight sleepers in any sleep position should be comfortable on the Bear Elite as well.
In a surprise twist, the Loom & Leaf outperformed the Bear Elite in our cooling tests. Hybrids generally do better here because coils allow air to circulate, but hot sleepers will probably do better with the Loom & Leaf’s gel-infused foam layers.
When it comes to pricing, however, the Bear Elite has the Loom & Leaf beat. A queen is $2,284 with sales pricing that drops it under $1,500. Just be mindful that upgrades for additional cooling technology add to the bottom line here.
Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress FAQs
Is the Saatva Loom & Leaf worth the money?
It might be worth the money for dedicated back sleepers who prefer a firmer feel. The Loom & Leaf is a well-made memory foam mattress with upgraded lumbar support, but it is on the higher end of the price spectrum. Still, for fans of gentle contouring and firmer support, it could be worth the splurge.
Who should sleep on the Loom & Leaf?
We think this firm memory foam mattress works very well for back sleepers across all weight classes. Couples will appreciate the strong edges and excellent motion isolation, but we’d steer hot sleepers toward a hybrid model with better cooling.
Does the Loom & Leaf sleep hot?
The Loom & Leaf is an all-foam mattress and it didn’t perform especially well in our cooling tests. Memory foam traps heat, so hot sleepers will probably do better on a hybrid model that promotes airflow.
Is the Loom & Leaf good for back pain?
The Loom & Leaf is firm, but it does balance pressure relief with lumbar support. It should be comfortable for back sleepers with back pain.