Polysleep is a Montreal-based bed-in-a-box company that entered the Canadian sleep space in 2016. Sticking true to their roots, Polysleep sells three variations of their hybrid memory foam mattress and Polysleep mattresses are made in Montreal.

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	Polysleep	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	4-9 days	3-10 days
Sleep trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Return ease:	Company picks up	Company picks up
Refund:	Yes, partial refund	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	$85 return fee	No

Polysleep and Douglas both use FedEx. Both mattress brands also deliver directly to customers’ doors throughout the majority of Canada. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck whilst the customer is at work.

Shipping times for Polysleep and Douglas vary, but only by a day. Both mattresses will be delivered within 10 business days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Polysleep 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. Polysleep only offers a 100-night sleep trial.

If a customer wishes to return their Polysleep mattress or Douglas mattress within the sleep trial, both companies will arrange to pick the mattresses up. However, customers should be aware that Polysleep only issues partial refunds. Every Polysleep mattress return warrants a mandatory $85 flat fee deducted from the original refund amount. On the other hand, Douglas issues full refunds upon mattress pick-up and has no additional return fees.

Out of the Box	Polysleep	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Bag/Box dimensions:	17" x 17" x 42"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Bag/Box opening:	Didn't require scissors	Required scissors
Bag/Box mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	3	2
Expansion time:	3 minutes	2 minutes

The Polysleep and Douglas mattresses were delivered to us within the expected time frames. Both mattresses were wrapped in heavy-duty plastic layers in their boxes for protection during shipping.

While the Polysleep mattress box was sealed with adhesive glue, customers might need scissors or a knife to open the box. Contrarily, the  Douglas mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will need scissors or a knife to open the box. To prevent potential harm to yourself or your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects.

Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. A simple ‘tip-and-pull’ motion is what we recommend. 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 Polysleep mattress was protected with three thick layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and two to keep it tightly rolled in a cylinder shape. On the other hand, the Douglas mattress was protected with two thick layers of heavy-duty plastic. 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 Polysleep mattress or Douglas mattress onto the designated bed frame, find the end of the outer layer of 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, the mattress will rest unrolled before you.

Next, cut and remove the remaining layers of plastic. With the vacuum seal now broken, the new mattress will begin to decompress. A bed-in-a-box mattress should expand to its full height within a few minutes to a few days. The Douglas mattress took 2 minutes to expand, while the Polysleep mattress expanded within 3 minutes.

The Polysleep and Douglas mattresses are combination foam mattresses and are only available in one firmness option.

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 personality. Top covers are sometimes washable, and out of the two mattresses tested, only the Douglas has a machine-washable top cover.

Polysleep vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Polysleep Mattress Layers

The Polysleep mattress contains three layers of foam:

• The first layer is 3” ventilated hybrid foam. This layer is designed to provide optimal comfort and temperature performance. Foam density: 3.0 lbs/ft³.

• The second layer of the Polysleep mattress is 1.5” soft support foam. This transition layer works with the comfort layer to provide an additional level of support and will help conform to your body shape. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.

• The third layer is 5.5″ base foam. This bottom support layer gives the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. Foam density: 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.

Polysleep vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Polysleep Mattress Cover

The Polysleep mattress has a two-tone cover. The bottom part features purple mesh fabric, and the top part of the liquid-repellent cover is white with a speckle-knit pattern.

The top cover has a zipper, allowing it to be removed for cleaning, but it is not machine washable. This could be problematic for anyone who chooses not to use a mattress protector or if the mattress is not properly protected while moving.

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	Polysleep	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	5.6 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	8.9 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	8.0 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	3.2 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

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

• The Polysleep is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 5.6 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Polysleep 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 Polysleep and Douglas mattress edge support ratings are both above-average:

• The Polysleep mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 8.9 / 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 Polysleep mattress and Douglas mattress are relatively similar in terms of motion isolation:

• The Polysleep mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.0 / 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 bounce ratings of both mattresses are below average:

• The Polysleep mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the bounce scale
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Polysleep	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,195 CAD	$799 CAD
Available in:	Canada	Canada
Made in:	Canada	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Number of layers:	3	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, polyviscose	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-firm	Medium-firm
Firmness	5.6 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	8.9 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	8.0 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	3.2 / 10	3.1 / 10
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