Loom and Leaf vs Tuft and Needle Mattress

The Loom & Leaf mattress is part of the Saatva family, which for those who don’t know, is a well-established and respected online bedding company. In addition to Loom & Leaf, they also offer a premium innerspring mattress (called the Saatva Luxury Classic Mattress) and a premium latex mattress (called Zenhaven). Getting back to Loom & Leaf though, here’s how it compares to Tuft & Needle.

What Is The Loom & Leaf Bed Made Of?

The Loom & Leaf mattress is an all-foam bed that is comprised of five separate layers. However, it’s worth noting that the L&L mattress isn’t your typical poly foam bed-in-a-box. As you will find out, the bed uses premium materials and has a couple bells and whistles that are pretty unique. Before we get to those though, here is a quick rundown of the layers from bottom to top:

• 5.5″ High-Density Foam Core – This layer is the foundation for the entire bed.
• 2″ Transition Loft Pad – As its title suggests, this layer serves as a soft transition from the firm support foam below.
• 2.5″ of 5LB Visco-Elastic Memory Foam – This thick layer of premium memory foam provides deep pressure relief for the sleeper.
• 2″ of 4LB Gel-Swirl Memory Foam – This is the true comfort layer for the bed.
• 5/8″ Quilted Foam Pillow Top – The topper provides even more comfort for sleepers.

So that’s a general overview of the construction of this bed but there are two more features of note. First, the pillow top cover we mentioned above is actually made out of organic cotton. This gives the mattress a premium look and feel, not to mention it smells pretty nice as well.

Second, the bed includes a special cooling gel spinal panel that is laminated onto the center third of the top memory foam layer. This type of cooling gel is commonly found in hospitals to treat burn victims. It’s supposed to help with temperature regulation in the lumbar section of the mattress, which is typically the portion that retains the most heat.

Memory Foam Feel

As you might imagine given the bed contains over 4″ of high-quality memory foam, the Loom & Leaf mattress unsurprisingly has a memory foam feel. Overall, within the spectrum of memory foam though, we’d categorize the bed as having a dense memory foam feel. As you lay down on the mattress, you’ll slowly to start sink into the euro pillow top and feel the top layers of memory foam conform to your body’s shape. All in all, it’s a very comfortable mattress.

Bottom line, if you generally like the feel and conforming sensation of memory foam, we think you’ll like this bed. After all, Loom & Leaf made our list of the Best Memory Foam Mattresses for a reason. Tuft & Needle, on the other hand, has more of what we consider to be a neutral-foam feel. We’ll explain what exactly this means later in the review.

Firmness & Sleeper Types

In terms of firmness, it really depends on which L&L comfort level you select. The mattress comes in Relaxed Firm and Firm versions. We think the Relaxed Firm model lands around a medium-firm on the firmness scale, while the Firm model lands closer to a true firm rating.

The Relaxed Firm model is the company’s best selling mattress. This model strikes a nice balance between comfort and support and comfortably accommodates all types of sleepers. The Firm model is best for back and stomach sleepers who either really like firm beds or just need/require extra lumbar support.

What About Heavy People?

Although we typically recommend heavy people (250+ lb) choose a mattress that contains coils for added support, we actually think Loom & Leaf is one of the better all-foam beds on the market for large body types. We say that based on three factors.

First, the bed is made with premium materials that will hold-up well over the long-run.

Second, the mattress is thicker than the average foam bed. At around 12-13″ thick, there’s simply more foam between the sleeper and the foundation, meaning heavy folks likely won’t bottom out the bed. Lastly, the two L&L models land on the firmer side of the spectrum. This means people will sleep more on top of the bed rather than in it.

If you’re a large individual, we’d definitely recommend going with Loom & Leaf over Tuft & Needle. Alternatively, you can always check out our list of the Best Mattresses For Heavy People.

Tuft & Needle was one of the first bed-in-a-box startups to make a name themselves. The company achieved so much success so quickly that the mattress giant Serta Simmons acquired the brand in late 2018.

In addition to the Original Tuft & Needle mattress, the company also offers a more premium foam bed called The Mint. For the purpose of this comparison, though, we’ll be focusing the best-selling Original T&N mattress. Here’s how it compares to Loom & Leaf.

A Look Inside The Tuft & Needle Mattress

The Tuft & Needle mattress is made up of just two foam layers and totals 10″ thick. For the bottom, the bed uses a thick layer of dense support foam. Like the support layer on the L&L mattress, this layer serves as the foundation for the bed.

On top is a layer of what the company calls its T&N Adaptive Foam. This is a proprietary foam that the company claims tows the line between memory foam and latex foam. In other words, it’s soft and comforting yet also responsive.

What Does The T&N Mattress Feel Like?

As we eluded to above, the T&N mattress does not feel like a true memory foam bed or latex foam bed. Rather the bed has more what we call a neutral-foam feel. This means the top layer (and thus the bed overall) is soft and comfortable like memory foam but doesn’t quite conform to your body’s curves the way memory foam does. It’s just more neutral in nature.

We’ve found that a lot of consumers actually prefer more of a neutral feel. There’s just some people out there who aren’t big fans of being “hugged” by memory foam. If that sounds like you, then we’d recommend going with Tuft & Needle over Loom & Leaf.

Who Will Like The T&N Bed?

Overall, we think the Tuft & Needle mattress lands around a medium on the firmness scale. It’s not crazy firm or overly plush. The company designed this mattress to satisfy the mass market and accommodate all types of sleepers.

Petite and medium sized back and stomach sleepers will find the bed provides adequate support under their lower back and trunk, while side sleepers will find the top layer of T&N Adaptive Foam pressure relieving.

Tuft & Needle Is More Affordable (By Far)

This is the biggest advantage that Tuft & Needle has to offer. Their bed is just much cheaper, plain and simple. For comparison purposes, you’re looking at about $900 for a queen size T&N Mattress and $1,900 for a queen size L&L bed.

However, occasionally, both brands will offer discounts and special promotions. Tuft & Needle will sometimes discount their mattresses by $50-$100. You might want to check the company’s website to see if there is currently a sale.

Likewise, Loom & Leaf sometimes offers $100-$200 off their beds. Again, it might behoove you double-check the company’s website to see if they have a promotion running.

Tuft & Needle vs Loom & Leaf Verdict

By now you hopefully have a much more clear-cut view of both mattresses. If you’re still struggling with which bed to purchase, though, let’s quickly run through the major decision points again.

• Budget – This is likely the biggest decision point you’ll have to consider. If you’re working with a tight budget, Tuft & Needle is the clear winner. You’ll save roughly $1,000 by opting for the T&N mattress.
• Feel – This really comes down to personal preference. If you like the feel of memory foam, Loom & Leaf is no question the mattress you’ll want to select. If you’re not a big fan of memory foam though, Tuft & Needle is the clear choice.

We hope you found this mattress comparison helpful. Thanks for spending some time at The Slumber Yard.