2021 update: This particular model of Dormeo mattress may no longer be available. 

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

Dormeo Octaspring is an international brand owned by Studio Moderna Group. The mattress line, which features a variety of beds across premium price points, heavily promotes its Octaspring foam layers. Instead of solid layers of foam, the Octasprings are aerated foam cylinders laid out in rows, aiming to circulate airflow.

In 2012, the European e-commerce company began selling and assembling their mattresses in the United States, with Canada and Japan following soon after. In Canada, Dormeo mattresses are sold exclusively through Sleep Country.

Douglas was introduced in 2017 by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Douglas was manufactured as a single-firmness mattress, designed using eight years' worth of engineering data and customer feedback. GoodMorning.com designed the Douglas to be a value-packed, Canadian-made mattress at an unheard-of low price. They offer the same level of customer service for the Douglas as they do across their growing catalogue, along with a 365-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Dormeo	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Dependent on retailer	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	Dependent on retailer	365 nights
Return ease:	Retailer picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Dependent on retailer	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	Restocking fees depending on retailer	No

Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. 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.

Delivery

Dormeo deliveries details depend on the country and retailer. In Canada, Sleep Country uses the Purolator Ground shipping service to deliver the Dormeo mattress directly to customers’ doors. Shipping is free to all provinces except Newfoundland and Labrador ($120 CAD surcharge), and Dormeo customers can expect their new mattress to be delivered within 10 business days.

Douglas uses FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors, and shipping is free throughout Canada. Customers can expect their new mattress to arrive within 3 to 10 business days following order confirmation.

Trial Period

Like many mattress companies, Dormeo and Douglas both heavily promote customer satisfaction. With a 365-night sleep trial, Douglas has the longest sleep trials in Canada.

For Dormeo, Sleep Country heavily promotes their Comfort Guarantee. At 100 nights, this sleep trial is average in length. Sleep Country differs from most online mattress retailers in regards to the limitations of their exchange policy:

1. Dormeo mattresses can only be returned at Sleep Country for in-store credit.
2. Customers who decide to return their Dormeo mattress must pay an exchange fee of $65 CAD to cover delivery of the new item and removal of the returned mattress. This approach to sleep trials and returns is different from mattress lines like Novosbed, who offer a 120-night trial and free returns.

Out of the Box	Dormeo	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	No	Yes
Box dimensions:	n/a	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	n/a	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	n/a	Tight
Protection layers:	n/a	2
Expansion time:	n/a	3 minutes

Both the Dormeo and Douglas mattresses arrived within the expected delivery times. Each product was well-protected with heavy-duty plastic to keep the mattress in good condition during shipping, but only the Douglas arrived in a box.

The Douglas mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. To prevent potential harm to your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove any packaging.

Once opened, Douglas is easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the box from a vertical position down onto its side, and then pull the lightweight box away from the bundled mattress. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

Douglas is protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to roll it tightly into a cylinder shape.

Customers will need to unwrap the first layer in order to unroll the mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattress onto the designated bed frame. Next, like the end of a roll of tape, find and peel back the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. Douglas reached full expansion in under five minutes.

The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 and Douglas are both combination foam mattresses. Multiple layers of foam work together to offer comfort and support. While Dormeo is known for its “Octaspring” foam spring layers, Douglas appeals to a demographic who value greater eco-responsibility from the companies they buy from.

Some of the other major differences between the Dormeo and Douglas mattresses are the different types of foams used for comfort, contouring, and pressure-point relief, not to mention the support layers for motion isolation and edge support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, each mattress also has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic. Top covers are sometimes removable. Though both mattresses have removable covers, only Douglas’ is machine washable.

Dormeo vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Dormeo Mattress Layers

The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 mattress contains four layers of foam:

• First layer: One inch of high-density memory foam. This top layer contours to your body while providing a cushioning feel as you lie down. Foam density: 5 lbs/ft³.
• Second and third layers: Two layers of Octasprings, each made up of two-inch EcoSprings™ between two half-inch Ecocell™ foam layers. Rows of aerated cylindrical foam springs span the length of the bed, promoting pressure-point relief and motion isolation while allowing air to circulate within these two central layers. Foam density: Unspecified.
• Fourth layer: Five inches of Ecocell™ support foam. This thick bottom layer of foam assists with the overall structure of the mattress, supporting the flexible foam springs above while keeping sleepers from sinking in too far. Foam density: 2 lbs/ft³.

Of note: The bottom three layers are made up of EcoCell™, a form of polyurethane which is infused with soy. According to the law label, the materials used to make the Dormeo mattress are of imported origin.

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.

Dormeo vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Dormeo Mattress Cover

Like many of its online counterparts, the Dormeo mattress features a removable white top cover. The blend of polyester, Lyocell, and elastane is soft to the touch and features leaf-shaped stitching across its surface. According to the law label, unlike most bed-in-a-box mattresses, the top cover is not machine washable;however, since the cover can be unzipped and removed, this makes it easier to spot clean.

The lower portion of the Dormeo cover is a two-tone mix of orange and grey, with the Dormeo logo placed prominently along the foot of the mattress. According to the company, the mesh sidewalls allow warm air to escape instead of being trapped inside the mattress.

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	Dormeo	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness:	4.2 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	5.7 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	6 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	6.2 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Dormeo mattress and Douglas mattress are very different:

• The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 mattress we tested has a medium-soft feel. It is rated at 4.2 / 10 on the firmness scale and has a bit of ‘hug.’
• The Douglas is a medium-firm mattress, 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. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Dormeo and Douglas mattresses have very different edge support scores:

• The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 5.7 / 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 Dormeo and Douglas mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:

• The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6 / 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 Dormeo and Douglas mattress have very different bounce ratings:

• The Dormeo Octaspring 6800 mattress has above-average bounce. It is rated at 6.2 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Dormeo	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$2,150 USD $2,900 CAD	$799 CAD
Made in:	USA	Canada
Trial length:	Dependent on retailer	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Mattress height:	12"	10"
Number of layers:	4	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, Lyocell, elastane	Tencel®, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	Soy-infused EcoCell™ foam	ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness	4.2 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	5.7 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	6.2 / 10	3.1 / 10
Year-Round Price Guarantee:	No	CLICK HERE

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by GoodMorning.com Inc. and advertises the Octave, Douglas, Juno, and Logan & Cove brands. The following is strictly our competitive opinion:

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Because of its premium price point, customers initially considering a Dormeo Octaspring mattress may have a more difficult time comparing it to Douglas, a mattress one-third of the price. However, those who are willing to shop across price categories will have plenty to consider. How much better does a mattress need to be to justify the added price?

There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Dormeo and Douglas mattresses. Each product has a few similar features, especially with regards to overall comfort and support. Yet the Dormeo and Douglas have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really propels one brand ahead the other are the much lower price, better sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the Douglas mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Mattress under $1,000 CAD, and customers who choose to purchase a Douglas over a Dormeo will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial and a lower overall price. They can also sleep better knowing they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment. Douglas is made in Canada and uses sustainable and renewable materials.