Twin Mattress – Size Guide & Dimensions / July 8, 2022

This post is the first part of a series on the four most common mattress sizes on the market — twin, double, queen and king. You can also read our entire Bed Sizes Canada: Mattress Dimensions and Size Guide. Today, we’ll be putting the spotlight on the smallest mattress size – the twin mattress! So,   READ MORE

A Guide to the Perfect Sleep / June 21, 2022

As one of Canada’s top bedding brands, you can trust us when we say that we at Silk & Snow understand sleep!  Sleep is our job.  We need sleep not only to live well but to survive – but you already knew that, you’re here because you want to make your sleep the best it   READ MORE

Happy Father’s Day The Silk & Snow Gift Guide for Dad! / June 9, 2022

There’s an unspoken and unwritten (until now) implication that the bedding industry, and by extension, Silk & Snow is more geared towards women. Whether by design or through a self-fulfilling prophecy, when looking at the customer base – this is more or less the reality. Though many have conflated the concepts of femininity and luxurious   READ MORE

Which Wool Blanket is the Best? Our Alpaca Wool Blankets / June 3, 2022

While you may have heard of alpaca before, are you aware of the rich history of the relationship between the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Andes and the lovable fluffy animals we’ve come to appreciate? There’s certainly lots of love regarding the story behind this amazing textile.  The indigenous peoples of Peru first domesticated the   READ MORE

How Do I Stop Being a Hot Sleeper? / May 18, 2022

Are you someone who sleeps hot at night? You’re not alone.   While some of us may be too embarrassed to admit it, sleeping hot (or experiencing what some call “night sweats”) is a very common issue, and purportedly affects anywhere from 10 to 41 percent1 of the entire population. For some, it can become   READ MORE

Mattress Toppers: Memory Foam vs. Latex / April 29, 2022

A recent study showed that almost 80% of people are “satisfied” to “very satisfied” with their current mattress.  As a bedding retailer, this is great news for us! As it indicates that companies like ours are doing their job and doing it well. However, what these studies often fail to illustrate is the unfortunate reality   READ MORE