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To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.

Without further ado, our Casper vs Douglas Mattress Review.

NOTE: The Casper Original is no longer in production and has been replaced by The Casper. The new model is slightly smaller than the original and no longer includes three-zone support in the middle layer.

Casper and Douglas are two of the most well-known mattress brands in Canada, and both have built up a loyal Canadian customer base. So, what are the background of Casper and Douglas?

Casper introduced their bed-in-a-box in 2014 by launching a single firmness, ‘one-size-fits-all’ mattress. The Casper mattress initially launched in the USA but has since expanded to Canada. Having received tens of millions of dollars of funding from the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Target Corporation, the Casper mattress quickly became the market leader in the bed-in-a-box space.

Douglas was introduced in 2017 by the Canadian ‘bed-in-a-box’ company Novosbed. Only available in Canada, Douglas was designed as a one-firmness-option mattress based on data Novosbed collected over eight years of selling mattresses to Canadians. Novosbed has priced the Douglas to be the best value Canadian-made mattress in the country while offering the same level of customer service, along with an industry leading sleep trial and warranty.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Casper	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	1–6 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	No

With the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, memory foam mattresses are now shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than mattresses purchased from traditional retail stores. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery as boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same day delivery to certain areas.

Casper uses UPS to deliver their mattresses to Canadians. Douglas used FedEx. Both mattresses are delivered directly to customers’ doors throughout most parts of Canada. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home.

Shipping times for the Casper mattress and the Douglas mattress vary. The Douglas mattress will be delivered within 10 business days, whereas the Casper mattress will be delivered within 6 business days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Casper and Douglas heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Douglas has the longest sleep trial of both mattress brands with a 365-night sleep trial. Casper offers a 100-night sleep trial.

If a customer wishes to return their Casper mattress or Douglas mattress within the sleep trial, both companies will arrange to pick up the mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either of the two mattresses.

Out of the Box	Casper	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	19" x 19" x 41"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Scissors required	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	3	2
Expansion time:	3 minutes	2 minutes

The Casper mattress and Douglas mattresses were both delivered to us within the expected delivery time. Both mattresses were well protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the boxes to protect the mattresses during shipping.

Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. Remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to open the box.

Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. A simple ‘tip-and-pull’ motion is what we recommend. Simply tip the box from a vertical position into a horizontal position and pull the mattress out of the box. We recommend doing this process in the room where the mattress will be used.

The Casper mattress and Douglas mattress are both protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic. Customers will need to unwrap the first layer of plastic in order to change the mattress from a cylindrical shape into a flat, albeit compressed, shape.

Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled mattress on to the designated bed frame, find the end of the outer layer plastic, pull it loose, and use the resulting momentum to roll the mattress into position on the frame. Once in position, remove the outer plastic layer. After completing this process, customers will see a folded and unrolled mattress. Simply unfold the mattress (the top cover will be facing up), and place the corners in the correct positions along the frame or foundation.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Casper mattress or Douglas mattress will start decompressing. Remove this final layer of plastic. The mattress should expand to its full height within a few minutes. Both the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress expanded to their full height within 3 minutes.

Mattress Construction	Casper	Douglas
Mattress height:	10"	10"
Number of layers:	4	3
Comfort layer:	1.5" Open-cell foam; 1.5″ Memory foam	2” ecoLight® cooling gel foam
Transition layer:	1.5" Zoned transition foam	2" Elastex® foam
Support layer:	5.5” Support foam	6" Motion isolation support foam
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex	Infinitex™, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Made in:	USA	Canada

The Casper mattress and Douglas mattress are both combination foam mattresses, and both are available only in one firmness option. Both are compressed and rolled, then shipped in a box.

One of the major differences between the Casper and Douglas mattresses is the different types foam used for comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, each mattress has a unique top cover which showcases each brand’s mattress design. Top covers are sometimes washable, and out of the two mattresses tested, only the Douglas has a machine-washable top cover.

Casper vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Casper Mattress Layers

The Casper mattress contains four layers of foam:

• The first layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of ‘open-cell’ polyurethane foam. This top layer is designed to provide comfort and heat-regulating performance.
• The second layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of memory foam. This layer works with the first comfort layer to provide an element of support, will help conform to your body shape, and assist with pressure-point relief.
• The third layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of zoned polyurethane foam. This layer acts as a transitional layer between the two comfort layers and the final support layer. This layer is ‘zoned,’ meaning the firmness varies under the shoulder and hip areas.
• The final layer of foam in the Casper mattress is 5.5” of support foam. This layer gives the Casper mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too deep.
• Casper does not provide density information for any of their layers of foam.

Douglas Mattress Layers

Douglas uses three layers of foam in the construction of its Canadian-made mattress.

• First layer: 2 inches of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. This cooling gel encourages a restful sleep by ensuring that the mattress doesn’t trap heat. The ecoLight® foam has the durability, responsiveness, and comfort of memory foam, but it has a lower carbon footprint. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.
• Second layer: 2 inches of Elastex® foam. This transition layer is designed to provide spring and support. Many mattresses use latex for similar reasons. Elastex® is free of the allergy-causing chemicals found in latex.
• Third layer: 6 inches of motion isolation support foam. This thick bottom layer greatly reduces motion transfer between sleepers, and it also enhances edge support.

Casper vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Casper Mattress Cover

The Casper mattress has a simple two-tone cover. The side fabric used on the Casper mattress cover is a heavy-duty, charcoal-colored, speckled fabric. This is a nice contrast to the sharp, stretchy, and white polyester and lycra top cover. The Casper mattress set the trend for the ‘less-is-more’ mattress aesthetic, and this approach to mattress design has been adopted by many new mattress brands.

Douglas Mattress Cover

With its mountainscape stitching to its red and white colour profile, Douglas’ Canadian-centric cover shows the brand's homegrown roots. Cut from a single piece of fabric and woven together, the design is almost seamless. The red zipper running the entire length of the side wall and the red Douglas badge are the only elements that break up this impressive white canvas.

As for upkeep, the top half is machine washable, a bonus for anyone who can't stand the thought of spot cleaning their bed by hand. Douglas' cover is enhanced with moisture-wicking Infinitex™ fibres. This proprietary fabric is stretch-knit and very soft, but also extremely durable. The cover is great for staying cool and breathable through the night, so you won't wake up in a pool of sweat.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making purchases. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco-friendly and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers.

GoodMorning.com Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Feel & Firmness	Casper	Douglas
Feel:	Medium	Medium-firm
Firmness:	4.8 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	2.1 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	6.4 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.0 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress firmness and feel are different.

• The Casper mattress is a medium mattress. It is rated at 4.8 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Casper mattress does have some ‘hug’.
• The Douglas mattress is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress does not have excessive ‘hug’

Edge Support

Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress edge support are very different.

• The Casper mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 2.1 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress motion isolation are very different.

• The Casper mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.4 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress bounce are both below average.

• The Casper mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 4.0 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Casper	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,499 CAD $1,295 USD	$799 CAD
Available in:	USA Canada	Canada
Made in:	USA	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Number of layers:	4	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex	Infinitex™, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	No mention on the website	ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium	Medium-firm
Firmness	4.8 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	2.1 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.4 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.0 / 10	3.1 / 10
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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Casper mattress and Douglas mattress. Each mattress in this Casper vs Douglas mattress review has similar features, especially with regards to comfort and support. Each mattress has a distinctive firmness for a one-size-fits-all mattress. Also, each mattress excels in a particular area with regards to edge support, motion isolation, and bounce.

What really elevates one brand above the other is the combination of the sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Mattress under $1,000 CAD. Customers who choose to purchase a Douglas over a Casper will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial and sleep better knowing that they are supporting a mattress brand that prioritizes the environment, reducing carbon emissions, and using sustainable, renewable materials in the mattress build.