As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, GoodMorning.com Inc. tests major online mattress brands to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures GoodMorning.com always offers the best possible value to its customers.

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 GhostBed vs Douglas Mattress Review:

GhostBed and Douglas are two well-known mattress brands available for sale in Canada, with both having built up a loyal customer base. So, what are the backgrounds of these two popular mattress lines?

GhostBed

GhostBed is a mattress brand owned by parent company Nature’s Sleep — which was founded by Marc Werner in 2001. GhostBed mattresses are sold online to customers in Canada and the United States, and are made in the country of order. In addition to a full range of mattresses, GhostBed also sells branded bed frames, bedding, pillows, and other accessories.

Douglas

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	GhostBed	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	2–5 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	101 nights	365 nights
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, full refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	No	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.

GhostBed and Douglas use FedEx to delivery their mattresses. Both mattresses are delivered directly to customers’ doors throughout most parts of Canada. For residential addresses, the mattresses are left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home.

Shipping time for GhostBed and Douglas are roughly the same. Both bed-in-a-box mattresses will be delivered in under 10 days.

As with any other bed-in-a-box brands, GhostBed and Douglas heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Douglas has the longest sleep trial of the two mattress brands at 365 nights with the option of a full refund. GhostBed offers a more typical 101-night sleep trial. 

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

Out of the Box	GhostBed	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	20" x 20" x 44"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Scissors not required	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	Loose	Tight
Protection layers:	2	2
Expansion time:	3 minutes	3 minutes

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

The shipping box for GhostBed was sealed shut with glue; a firm pull was required to open the flaps. On the other hand, the Douglas shipping box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the packaging. To prevent potential harm to yourself or your new mattress, 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. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out of its cardboard packaging. 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 practical to complete this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

GhostBed and Douglas mattresses are both protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic – an inner layer to compress it in a vacuum seal, and an exterior layer to keep tightly bound in its cylinder shape. Customers will need to unwrap the outer layer of plastic in order to change the mattress from a cylindrical shape into a flat, albeit 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 where the outer layer of plastic begins and start peeling it back. 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 rest unrolled before you.

Next, cut and remove the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the new GhostBed or Douglas mattress will begin to decompress. The GhostBed mattress and Douglas mattress both expanded to their full height within a few minutes. Although GhostBed customer service says the mattress corners may take 24–48 hours to fully decompress.

GhostBed and Douglas are both combination foam mattresses. Both are available only in one firmness option, and each comes compressed, rolled, and shipped in a box.

Some of the major differences between the GhostBed mattress and Douglas mattress are the different types of 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 the brand’s unique design aesthetic and personality. Top covers are sometimes washable. Out of the two mattresses tested, only the Douglas has a machine-washable top cover.

GhostBed vs Douglas Mattress Layers

GhostBed Mattress Layers

The GhostBed mattress contains three layers of foam:

• First layer: 1.5 inches of aerated latex foam. This top layer provides immediate cushioning as you lie down. Small holes in the foam should help warm air escape the sleep surface, providing a cooler sleep. This layer also contains latex, which can feel bouncier compared to conventional foam. Foam density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 2 inches of cooling gel foam. This bright-blue-coloured transition foam provides an overall balance between the top and bottom layers. Since it is made of cooling gel, this layer can also help transfer heat away from the body. Layer density: Unspecified.
  

• Third layer: 7.5 inches of high-density base foam. This support layer helps give the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. It also provides a final layer of firmness for proper spinal alignment. Layer density: Unspecified.
  

Of note: GhostBed does not provide density information for its foam layers.

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.

GhostBed vs Douglas Mattress Cover

GhostBed Mattress Cover

The GhostBed mattress has a white-coloured cover with raised circular stitching for added texture. The fabric is a viscose and polyester blend, which feels soft and should offer good breathability.

The top cover on GhostBed is NOT machine washable and cannot be removed. To spot-clean spills or stains, GhostBed recommends scrubbing with a mild detergent and cold water only.

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	GhostBed	Douglas
Feel:	Firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	7.7 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	9.0 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	5.2 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.6 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the GhostBed mattress and Douglas mattress vary somewhat in feel and firmness:

• GhostBed is a firm mattress. It is rated at 7.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The GhostBed mattress has some sinkage when lying down on the sleep surface.
  
• Douglas is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress has less overall sinkage, but still offers comfortable cushioning as a softer mattress.
  

Edge Support

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

• GhostBed has above-average edge support. It is rated at 9.0 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• Douglas 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. It’s 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 GhostBed mattress and Douglas mattress motion isolation ratings vary:

• GhostBed has average motion isolation. It is rated at 5.2 / 10 on the motion isolation scale. This is lower than what we’d expect to see for a foam mattress.
• Douglas has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale. This is the highest score for any all-foam mattress we’ve tested.
  

Bounce

Because foam mattresses excel at motion isolation, their bounce ratings are generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the GhostBed mattress and Douglas mattress bounce ratings are fairly typical for all-foam mattresses:

• GhostBed has average bounce. It is rated at 4.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• Douglas has average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

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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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the GhostBed against the Douglas mattress. Each product in this mattress review has similar features, especially with regards to comfort and support. Both GhostBed and Douglas are made in Canada (although Douglas is also a Canadian-based company). And each mattress has a distinctive firmness for a one-size-fits-all feel.

What really propels one brand above the others is the motion isolation and edge support ratings, the design of the top cover, and the lower price point of one of these mattresses. Douglas has been awarded Mattress-Reviews.com’s TOP RATED OVERALL MATTRESS. We recommend you choose Douglas over a GhostBed if you want a medium-firm mattress, better motion isolation, a machine-washable cover, and to spend less money.