Purple 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 Purple and Douglas?

Founded in 2013 in the United States, Purple has made a name for themselves through viral videos, often featuring celebrities and extravagant characters to playfully identify the features of their products.

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	Purple	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	2-7 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.

Both Purple and Douglas use FedEx to deliver their mattresses in Canada. Both brands 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 whilst the customer is at work.

Shipping time for the Purple mattress and Douglas mattress is varied, but should only be a few days. Purple mattresses will typically be delivered within 7 business days, and Douglas mattresses will be delivered within 10 business days.

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

If a customer wishes to return their Purple mattress 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 either of the two mattresses.

Out of the Box	Purple	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Bag/Box dimensions:	15" x 15" x 64"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Bag/Box opening:	No scissors required	Required scissors
Bag/Box mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	3	2
Expansion time:	1 minute	3 minutes

The Douglas mattress was delivered to us within the expected delivery time. The Purple mattress was delivered to us in 11 days, 4 days more than the expected delivery time. Both mattresses were well protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the boxes to protect the mattresses during shipping.

The Purple mattress bag was well-sealed with a zip enclosure. Customers are provided with a tool to assist in opening the protective layer. The bag also has sturdy handles sewn-in which make moving the rolled mattress much easier.

Once unzipped, the compressed mattress was easy to remove from the bag. A simple ‘tip, lift, and slide’ motion is what we recommend. Simply tip the bag into a horizontal position, lift the bag opposite the unzipped end, and let the mattress slide out of the bag. We recommend doing this process in the designated bedroom.

The Douglas mattress box is 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 Purple mattress and Douglas mattress are also 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 Purple mattress or Douglas 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 Purple 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 minutes. The Douglas mattress took 3 minutes to fully expand. The Purple mattress took just over a minute to fully expand.

The Purple mattress is a combination polymer and foam mattress and is only available in one firmness option. The Douglas mattress is a combination foam mattress. Both mattresses are only available in one firmness option, and are both compressed, rolled and shipped in a box or bag.

One of the major differences between the Purple 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 three mattresses tested, only the Douglas has a machine-washable top cover.

Purple vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Purple Mattress Layers

The Purple mattress contains 2 layers of foam and 1 layer of polymer:

• The first layer of the Purple mattress is perforated and is designed to provide pressure-point relief, bounce, and comfort. The top layer is made up of 2” Polymer.
• The second transitional layer of the Purple mattress is 3.5″ polyurethane foam. This layer works with the comfort layer to provide an additional level of support and pressure point relief. The second layer of the Purple mattress has a density of 2.0 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 support foam in the Purple mattress is 4″ of polyurethane foam and has an average density of 1.8 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.

Purple vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Purple Mattress Cover

The Purple mattress has an all-white cover design. The material used is very stretchy and breathable and complements the feel of the polymer material quite well. The embossed Purple logo on the sides adds a nice touch to the finished product.

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	Purple	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	5.5 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	4.4 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	4.0 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	6.1 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

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

• The Purple mattress is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 5.5 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Purple 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 Purple mattress and Douglas mattress edge support are very different.

• The Purple mattress has below average edge support. It is rated at 4.4 / 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 Purple mattress and Douglas mattress motion isolation are very different.

• The Purple mattress has below average motion isolation. It is rated at 4.0 / 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 Purple mattress and Douglas mattress bounce are very different.

• The Purple mattress has above average bounce. It is rated at 6.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Purple	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,399 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:	Viscose, polyester, Lycra	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	5.5 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	4.4 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	4.0 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	6.1 / 10	3.1 / 10
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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Purple mattress and Douglas mattress. Each mattress in this Purple 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 Purple 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.