Sealy Posturepedic and Douglas are two well-known players in the Canadian mattress scene, and both brands have built up a loyal Canadian customer base. So, what are the backgrounds of Sealy Posturepedic and Douglas?

Sealy’s involvement in the mattress industry goes back to the 1880s, with the company taking its name from the Texas town where it first began producing made-to-order mattresses. The business grew rapidly and became an industry leader by the 1920s, contributing to many innovations and patents. The Posturepedic line was launched in the early 1950s, with an overall goal to “provide technology that delivers deep, targeted support right where you need it.” The large company also owns the other industry well-known mattress brand Stearns & Foster.

However, the Sealy Posturepedic line has seen significant competition in recent years from online mattress brands like Novosbed, innovative companies who ship directly to buyers and bypass the brick-and-mortar retail model.

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	Sealy Posturepedic	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:	Dependent on retailer	Company picks up
Refund:	Dependent on retailer	Yes, full refund
Additional fees:	Dependent 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

Delivery of the Sealy Posturepedic mattress will vary by retailer based on stock availability and shipping schedules, averaging between 3 to 10 days to arrive after order confirmation. The model used in this review – the Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress – was ordered at Sleep Country Canada and was delivered within the estimated time frame.

Mattress retailers often use their own delivery service to deliver Sealy Posturepedic mattresses. The delivery is often ‘white glove,’ which means that the mattress is delivered to the room of your choice, placed on the surface of choice, the packaging is removed, and the old mattress is taken away.

Douglas uses FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors, and shipping is free throughout Canada. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home. The Douglas mattress also arrived within the expected delivery time frame.

Trial Period

Each mattress retailer who stocks and sells Sealy Posturepedic mattresses may or may not offer a sleep trial. Those who purchase a Sealy Posturepedic mattress in Canada may be offered a sleep trial window, a period of time to test the mattress at home and return or exchange it within an announced time frame. These policies, along with fee and warranty structures, are dependent on the retailer.

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Douglas heavily promotes their in-home sleep trial. With a 365-night sleep trial, Douglas has one of the longest sleep trials of all mattress brands.

Returns and Additional Fees

Mattress buyers in Canada who choose to purchase a Sealy Posturepedic mattress at a retail store may incur restocking fees for returned mattresses; again, this is dependent on the individual retailer’s terms and conditions.

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

Sealy Posturepedic

The Sealy Posturepedic mattress is not delivered in a box. Depending on the retailer, white-glove delivery service is often included in the price of a Sealy Posturepedic mattress.

Douglas

The Douglas mattress arrived in a box sealed with heavy-duty tape. Inside the box, the mattress was well-protected with layers of heavy-duty plastic. 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, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. Use 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. We recommend you do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.

The mattresses is protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to keep it tightly rolled in 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. With Douglas, full expansion took 2 minutes.

The Sealy Posturepedic and Douglas are both combination foam mattresses. Sealy Posturepedic offers an entire line of different configurations and firmness levels to choose from, whereas the Douglas is a ‘one-size-fits-all’ offering.

Some of the other major differences between the Sealy Posturepedic mattress and Douglas mattress 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.

As well, each mattress also has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic.

Sealy Posturepedic vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Layers

The Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress contains six layers of foam from its pillow top down to its bottom support tier:

• The top comfort layers of the Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress are a combined 4.5″ of OptiCool™ Gel Memory Foam. This collection of gel-infused foam is designed to remove excess heat while giving the mattress surface a bit of “hug.”
• The middle transitions layers of the Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress are a combined 3.5″ of Optisense™ Memory Foam.  These layer works with the first comfort layer to provide an element of support, reducing motion transfer, providing a stable sleep surface throughout the night.
• The bottom layer of the Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress is 5″ of OptiCore™ support foam. This firmer support layer gives the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far.

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.

Sealy Posturepedic vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Cover

The Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford’s pillow-top cover is quilted and button tufted to emphasized its soft surface. The white polyester fabric is further decorated in a quatrefoil pattern throughout, a theme that continues down along the full border of the side walls. Two other highlights of this two-tone exterior are the decorative piping along the outer edges and two fabric handles on either side of the mattress, making it easier to move or rotate the piece. All in all, the cover has an elegant look which matches the theme of this stylish, luxury line.

According to the product tag, the mattress cover is a blend of fabrics: 100% polyester for the sleep surface, and a mix of 69% cotton and 31% polypropylene for the mattress border.

The pillow-top cover is neither removable nor machine washable. Therefore, the only option for cleaning this mattress is spot cleaning.

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	Sealy Posturepedic	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness:	4.2 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support	3.9 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	6.1 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.2 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

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

• The Sealy Posturepedic mattress has a medium-soft feel. It is rated at 4.2 / 10 on the firmness scale, giving it some ‘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 Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford and Douglas mattresses have very different edge support scores:

• The Sealy Posturepedic mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 3.9 / 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 Sealy Posturepedic and Douglas mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:

• The Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford 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 Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford mattress and Douglas mattress have different bounce ratings:

• The Sealy Posturepedic mattress has average bounce. It is rated at 4.2 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Sealy Posturepedic	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,650 CAD	$799 CAD
Available in:	Worldwide	Canada
Made in:	USA, Canada	Canada
Trial length:	Dependent on retailer	365 nights
Warranty:	Dependent on retailer and model	20 years
Mattress height:	13"	10"
Number of layers:	6	3
Cover materials:	Polyester	Tencel®, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	Green fuel sources; Lean manufacturing and logistics	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:	3.9 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.1 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.2 / 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:

---

There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Sealy Posturepedic Optimum Guilford and Douglas mattresses. Each product in this Sealy Posturepedic vs Douglas mattress review has similar features, especially with regards to comfort and support. The Posturepedic and Douglas have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really elevate one brand above the other are the 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 Sealy Posturepedic will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial. They can also sleep better knowing they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment. Douglas is made in Canada, manufactured using sustainable and renewable materials.

Related Articles:

• Read This Before You Visit a Mattress Store