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

Leesa was founded in 2014 in the United States. The Leesa mattress is one of the most well-known ‘bed-in-a-box’ mattresses in the USA and has made a name for themselves through their philanthropic efforts and social impact, as well as by partnering with leading swimmer, Michael Phelps, leading gymnast, Aly Raisman, and the Washington Redskins NFL team.

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	Leesa	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	2-8 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 rise in popularity of  ‘bed-in-a-box’, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than traditional mattresses. 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.

Leesa uses UPS to deliver their mattresses to Canadians. Douglas used FED/EX. All three mattresses will be delivered directly to customers doors throughout most parts of Canada. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck whilst the customer is at work.

Shipping time for Leesa and Douglas is varied. The Leesa mattress will be delivered within 8 business days, whereas the Douglas mattress will be delivered within 10 business days.

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

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

Out of the Box	Leesa	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	15.5" x 15.5" x 45"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Required scissors	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	3	2
Expansion time:	48 hours	2 minutes

The Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress 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.

The Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress boxes were both sealed with heavy duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. Remember to be extra careful when opening the box with sharp objects.

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 designated bedroom.

The Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress are both protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic and 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 that 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 position on the frame or foundation.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Leesa mattress or Douglas mattress will start decompressing. Remove this final layer of plastic and the mattress should expand to its full height within a few seconds. The Douglas mattress expanded to its full height within 3 minutes, while the Leesa mattress took 48 hours to fully expand.

Mattress Construction	Leesa	Douglas
Mattress height:	10"	10"
Number of layers:	3	3
Comfort layer:	2” Avena® foam	2” ecoLight® cooling gel foam
Transition layer:	2" Memory foam	2" Elastex® foam
Support layer:	6" Support foam	6" Motion isolation support foam
Cover materials:	Polyester, Lycra	Natural Eucalyptus Fabric
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Made in:	USA	Canada

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

One of the major differences between the Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress 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, both mattresses have 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.

Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Leesa Mattress Layers

The Leesa mattress contains 3 layers of foam:

• The first layer of the Leesa mattress is perforated and is designed to provide airflow, bounce, and comfort. The 2″ Avena^® foam Leesa use in this top layer has a medium density of 3.65 lbs/ft³.
• The second transitional layer of the Leesa mattress is 2″ of slower responding memory foam. This layer works with the comfort layer to provide an additional level of body contouring and pressure point relief. The second layer of memory foam in the Leesa mattress has a medium density of 3 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam is a support layer which gives the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. The final layer of 6″ support foam in the Leesa mattress has an average density of 1.8 lbs/ft³. Most foam mattresses have a support layer density of between 1.5 lbs/ft³ and 2 lbs/ft³.

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.

Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Leesa Mattress Cover

The Leesa mattress is one of the best-looking bed-in-a-box mattresses on the market. Its polyester and lycra white-on-grey cover is modern, stylish, and very soft. Despite its zipper, the topside is not machine washable. Still, this removable cover will make spot cleaning your Leesa mattress cover easier.

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	Leesa	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness:	4.3 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	6.8 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	6.1 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	3.6 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

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

• The Leesa mattress is a medium-soft mattress. It is rated at 4.3 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Leesa mattress has 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 Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress edge support scores vary slightly.

• The Leesa mattress has above average edge support. It is rated at 6.8 / 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 Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress motion isolation are both above average.

• The Leesa mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.1 / 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 Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress bounce are both below average.

• The Leesa mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Leesa	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,450 CAD	$799 CAD
Made in:	USA	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Number of layers:	3	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, Lycra	Infinitex™, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
'Green' policies:	BCorp certified, Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation	ecoLight® foam Plant-based fabric Optimized shipping Recycled cardboard Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness	4.3 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	6.8 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.1 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	3.6 / 10	3.1 / 10
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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Leesa mattress and Douglas mattress. Each mattress in this Leesa 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 excels one brand above the others, is the sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for mattresses under $1,000 CAD, and customers who choose to purchase a Douglas mattress over a Leesa mattress, will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial, and sleep better knowing that they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment, reducing carbon emissions, and using sustainable and renewable materials in the mattress build.