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

The Tuft & Needle mattress launched in 2012 on the Amazon marketplace. After launching their own website in 2014, Tuft & Needle quickly became one of the market leaders in the ‘bed-in-a-box’ space, and sell a straightforward 2-layer foam mattress, suited for price-conscious buyers.

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	Tuft & Needle	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3-10 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.

Tuft & Needle and Douglas both use FedEx. Both mattresses 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 Tuft & Needle and Douglas are the same: both bed-in-a-box mattresses will be delivered within 10 days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Tuft & Needle and Douglas heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Douglas has the longest sleep trial of both mattress brands with a365-night sleep trial. Tuft & Needle only offers a 100-night sleep trial.

If a customer wishes to return their Tuft & Needle 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 mattresses.

Out of the Box	Tuft & Needle	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	19" x 19" x 45"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Required scissors	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	2	2
Expansion time:	2 minutes	2 minutes

The Tuft & Needle 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 Tuft & Needle 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 Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattress are both protected with two 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 Tuft & Needle 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 Tuft & Needle mattress took 2 minutes to fully expand.

The Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattress are both combination foam mattress and are both only available in one firmness option. 

One of the major differences between the Tuft & Needle mattress and the Douglas mattress is 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 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.

Tuft & Needle vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Tuft & Needle Mattress Layers

The Tuft & Needle mattress contains 2 layers of foam:

• The first layer of the Tuft & Needle mattress is 3″ of graphite and cooling gel foam. This layer is designed to provide optimal comfort and temperature regulation. This top layer of foam has a density of 2.8 lbs/ft³.
• The final layer of foam in the Tuft & Needle mattress is 7” of polyurethane foam. This layer which gives the Tuft & Needle mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too far. This layer of foam has a 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.

Tuft & Needle vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Tuft & Needle Mattress Cover

The Tuft & Needle cover is made up of a blend of micro polyamide and polyester. It has a soft, smooth feeling. The Tuft & Needle website claims that the micro polyamide dries 6-8 times faster than normal cotton allowing for a cooler, drier sleep.

The top cover is not machine washable, so you will need to spot clean stains.

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	Tuft & Needle	Douglas
Feel:	Medium	Medium-firm
Firmness:	5.5 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	6.5 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion Isolation:	7.2 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.8 / 10	3.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

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

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has a medium firmness. It is rated at 5.5 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Tuft & Needle mattress does not have significant ‘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 Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattress edge support are similar.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 6.5 / 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 Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattress motion isolation are both above average.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has above average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.2 / 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 Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattress bounce are both below average.

• The Tuft & Needle mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 4.8 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Tuft & Needle	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,899 CAD	$799 CAD
Made in:	USA, Canada	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	10 years	20 years
Mattress height:	10"	10"
Number of layers:	2	3
Cover materials:	Micro polyamide, polyester	Infinitex™, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	No	Yes
Green policies:	UL Greenguard Gold certification	ecoLight® foam Plant-based fabric Optimized shipping Recycled cardboard Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium	Medium-firm
Firmness	5.5 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	6.5 / 10	7.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.2 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	4.8 / 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:

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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattresses. Each mattress in this Tuft & Needle vs Douglas mattress review has similar features especially with regards to comfort and support. The Tuft & Needle mattress and Douglas mattresses have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of 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 over a Tuft & Needle, 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.