The Arrival

Cocoon Essential can be purchased online from the company’s website, as well as at select mattress and home improvement stores in Canada. Shipping is free for most addresses. The mattress arrives within 5–7 business days in a box that requires two people to lift.

The Unboxing

Like other bed-in-a-box mattresses, Cocoon Essential is simple to unpack. Once unboxed, the mattress fully expands to 8 inches in height within a few minutes.

The Look

Cocoon Essential features a white-coloured cover. For decoration and texture, the cover has leaf and diamond patterning across the entire surface.

The Feel

When you lie down on Cocoon Essential, you may feel more like your body is resting on the surface of the mattress, versus sinking deep into the layers. The Cocoon website claims that this model has a “medium” firmness. (For more details, see the next section for testing conducted by third-party engineers.)

When changing positions on the mattress, there is a bit of bounce while shifting, along with some slow-release cushioning as the body sinks slightly into the memory foam layer.

The following results were determined by licensed 3rd-party engineers, commissioned by us:

Cocoon Essential is available only in one firmness option, which is a similar approach to other bed-in-box brands like Endy, Casper, and Douglas.

Cocoon Essential Mattress Layers

Cocoon Essential contains three layers of foam. Like other all-foam mattresses, the layers on this Cocoon mattress work together to provide a good balance of comfort and support.

• First layer: 1.5 inches of Perfect Fit Memory Foam. The top layer of foam cushions the body and provides pressure-point relief when you lie down. Layer density: Unspecified.

• Second layer: 1.5 inches of Medium Comfort Foam. This transition layer works with the comfort layer to provide an additional level of support while helping to conform to your body’s shape. Cocoon claims that this layer also contributes to the mattress’s “medium” feel. Layer density: Unspecified.

• Third layer: 5 inches of Essential Support Foam. This layer gives Cocoon Essential a strong foundation and prevents sleepers from sinking in too deep. Layer density: Unspecified.
  

Of note: Foam density or origin information for Cocoon mattresses is not publicly available.

Cocoon Essential Mattress Cover

Cocoon Essential’s mattress cover is made from spun poly fibres, which makes it breathable and soft to the touch. The entire surface of the cover is stitched with a stylish leaf and diamond pattern. The Cocoon by Sealy logo can be found at the foot of the mattress.

The top cover on Cocoon mattresses is NOT machine washable and cannot be removed. To spot-clean spills or stains, Cocoon recommends wiping with a damp cloth and letting it air dry.

Cocoon is the online mattress brand owned by Sealy Corporation. In Canada, Sealy also sells Posturepedic innerspring, foam, and hybrid mattresses through traditional brick-and-mortar retail partners.

Founded by Daniel Haynes in 1881 — and named after the town of Sealy, Texas — Sealy is one of the most recognizable mattress brands in North America.

Cocoon arrived on the scene during the influx of new mattress-in-a-box brands, like Casper, Endy, and Douglas. In addition to two styles of memory foam mattresses sold in Canada, Cocoon sells a small selection of pillows on its direct-to-consumer website.

Cocoon offers free shipping in Canada. In some cases, the delivery can be left outside while the customer is away from home. Cocoon customers can expect their new mattress within 5 to 7 business days. NOTE: If a customer lives outside the courier’s service area, delivery may not be available at all.

Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Cocoon heavily promotes its mattress sleep trial. At 100 nights, this sleep trial is average in length when compared to other online brands. The company also offers free mattress pick-up and a full refund when returned; however, a return shipping fee of up to $175 may apply.

It is worth noting that Mattress-Reviews.com did not complete the return process, but received this information via the FAQ section on Cocoon’s website.

We hire 3rd-party engineers and use public data to rate mattresses on over 25 criteria.

The Cocoon mattress doesn’t disappoint. But it doesn’t break new ground, either.

Cocoon Essential’s most noteworthy feature is its edge support rating. At 8.9 / 10, this foam mattress has sidewalls that withstand weight much better than many of its competitors. And because Cocoon has a network of third-party retailers, customers can experience it in person before buying.

But Cocoon Essential is missing a number of things that many shoppers find important, like a layer of cooling gel and a machine-washable cover. Cocoon, despite selling mattresses since 2018, doesn’t provide very many verified customer reviews on their site. And Cocoon Essential, it also should be noted, is significantly firmer than many similar foam mattresses (which tend to have a Medium-Firm feel that’s preferred by most Canadians).

If you’re looking for a Canadian foam mattress that sleeps cool, includes a machine-washable cover, and has thousands of reviews, check out our review of Douglas. Another popular Canadian foam mattress is value-priced Juno.