Our Loom & Leaf vs. Purple Mattress Comparison for 2023

Written by Olivera Jancikin, Content Writer

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Loom & Leaf vs Purple: which mattress is better? Both innovative beds have a lot to offer. Learn more now.

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Which do you prefer? A modernized twist on a classic or a brand new material developed by rocket scientists?

Whether you choose traditional or cutting-edge, our comparison of the Loom & Leaf and Purple should lay out all the details to help you compare the experiences and decide. Saatva’s memory foam bed aims to bring luxury to the online space at a more affordable price, but the flagship bed from Purple may catch your attention with its innovative design.

If you’re left with questions at the end of this article, you may find the specifics you’re looking for in our in-depth reviews.

Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

The Loom & Leaf comes in two firmness options – Relaxed Firm or Firm – and we’re focusing on the Relaxed Firm for this review. The Purple is only offered in one firmness option, and our team placed both beds at 6 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale, where 10 is the firmest.

This settles both constructions into the medium-firm end of the spectrum that many gravitate towards for its versatile blend of comfort and support that works well with many body shapes and sleep positions.

Support

The Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm model offers a soft yet supportive sleeping experience that works best for average to heavyweight folks. While the Purple’s support is a little more versatile, our team found it may be better suited for light to average-weight people, as heavier sleepers may find they sink too deeply.

When it comes to edge support, both brands are great, but our testers found the Loom & Leaf slightly sturdier, which may be an advantage for couples who like to spread out.

Feel

The Loom & Leaf is definitely more of a classic memory foam experience that feels firm when you first lie down on it but grows softer as your body heat activates the foam beneath. This causes the mattress to cradle your shape and relieve pressure.

By comparison, due to the Purple’s unique design, it will probably feel different from any bed you’ve ever experienced! The elastic grid reacts quickly to pressure, and the poly foam that’s firm enough to support your spine and waist.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

The Loom & Leaf’s cover is the key to its gentle cradle, and because it’s so tightly stretched, you shouldn’t find that your body dips too far into the foams, so repositioning should be easy. We found this mattress doesn’t have a lot of bounce, as memory foams absorb vibration and slowly conform to your shape.

Purple’s sinkage depends a lot on how your body is shaped and where you carry your weight. Curvier people may sink in more, while straighter figures may sink less. There’s also a moderate bounce and quick response time with this choice, which made repositioning for our testers a snap.

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Comparing Motion Transfer

Not much works better than memory foam at trapping motion at the source and preventing it from rattling through the bed and disturbing a partner. Loom & Leaf works extremely well here due to its high volume of quality memory foam material, but Purple should not be discounted, as it also has a foam base. This should absorb most of the typical motion transfer that we associate with normal tossing and turning, despite the bed’s bounce. So, if you share your bed with a restless partner, pet or child, we think you’ll likely sleep well on either bed.

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Comparing Cooling

Both beds offer cooling features to help you sleep more comfortably. The Loom & Leaf has a breathable organic cotton cover, with two layers of perforated gel-infused memory foam that help to absorb body heat and promote airflow. The Purple also boasts a breathable cover, with the GelFlex® Grid allowing for plenty of airflow to keep the sleeping surface temperature-neutral. While neither of these mattresses are necessarily dedicated to cooling, we think most sleepers should remain at a comfortable temperature throughout the night. However, if you’re a particularly sweaty sleeper, be sure to check out our pick of cooling mattresses.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Loom & Leaf Construction

Saatva delivers the 12-inch all-foam Loom & Leaf full-size, and your purchase includes installation in your bedroom and the removal of your old mattress. The tightly stretched quilted cover is made from hypoallergenic organic cotton and forms a plush sleeping surface. The bed is treated with Guardin™ antimicrobial treatment, as well as a natural flame retardant made from thistle pulp.

• The top layer cradles your shape with 2 inches of gel-infused memory foam. Closest to the top, a panel of lumbar-zoned gel memory foam fosters good spine support and helps keep you cool.
• The second layer features 2.5 inches of high-density memory foam, offering comfort, support and a gentle cradle.
• The transition layer is made up of a 2-inch thick foam loft pad, easing you smoothly into the denser foam below.
• The base layer’s 5.5 inches of dense poly foam grounds the bed for spine aligning support.

Purple Construction

According to Purple’s website, their bed is 9.25 inches tall, though based on the breakdown of each mattress layer, it adds up to 9.5. So for this comparison, we’ll say this bed is 9.5 inches tall. The bed’s breathable SoftFlex cover is made of polyester, viscose and lycra, and can be removed for spot-cleaning.

• The top layer is what the brand is known for, a hyper-elastic polymer poured and molded into a 2-inch grid shape, called the GelFlex® Grid. This layer stands firm for support but buckles under your curves to remove pressure, designed to provide a very versatile blend of spine alignment and comfort. Edge support foam helps prevent the sides from collapsing.
• The next layer transitions to the support system, which is constructed with 3.5-inch thick medium-soft poly foam that provides additional comfort.
• The base layer provides the bulk of the bed’s support and stability using a dense 4-inch piece of poly foam.

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Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – The Loom & Leaf comes with a lifetime warranty, while the Purple has a much shorter warranty of 10 years.
• Shipping – The Loom & Leaf is delivered full-size with free white glove delivery across the contiguous U.S. Freight forwarding can be arranged for addresses in Alaska and Hawaii. The Purple is delivered compressed into a bag, and you’ll get free shipping across the contiguous U.S. with an option to pay for white glove delivery. This bed can also be shipped to Alaska and Hawaii for an additional fee.
• Trial Period – The Purple has an industry-average 100-night trial period, while the Loom & Leaf has a more generous time frame of 365 nights.
• Returns – The Purple can be returned for free (less any delivery charges) after 21 days and within the 100-night trial period, while the Loom & Leaf can be returned at any point during the 365-night trial, for a 99 dollar processing fee.
• Price – While the Loom & Leaf offers luxury at a fair price, it’s considerably more expensive than the Purple, which should be taken into account for those on a tighter budget.