★★★★★

“I have suffered from lower back pain for decades and could never ever find the right mattress until I found Douglas about 8 years ago. I bought a King size for me and my spouse and my low back pain was gone, something I had not experienced for decades.

Fast forward 8 years and I slipped and fell in my driveway on some ice while I was clearing snow. I ended up injuring my spinal cord at L3 (lower back) and as a result I became a Paraplegic with severe pain. I then purchased another Twin XL from you and an adjustable bed frame from Amazon (because you were out of stock at the time), instead of the hospital bed they recommended I buy at 3x the cost.

Let me tell you, if there is anyone that has tested your products long term, and tested them for severe medical problems that would be me. I can tell you without a doubt your mattresses are just simply amazing. I have severe body and neuropathic pain daily as a result of my spinal cord injury that doesn’t respond well to any of the medications they have given me. Any time my pain is really bad I have to lay down and I do that on your mattress and the majority of my pain just simply melts away. No medication, just a mattress in an adjustable position.

So I wanted to tell you my story and feel free to share it on your website. You are hands down the best mattress for spinal cord injuries and seriously you should be selling them to medical supply stores because they are charging 3x the price for inferior products that would require me to take more medication just cope with it. Anyway, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an amazing product. I plug your product to everyone I can because I’m a believer!”

-Steven C., Verified Buyer
04/20/23

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Feel & Firmness

We classify Douglas as a medium-firm mattress, and the engineering report confirms our experience. Firmness is graded on a spectrum, with higher numbers indicating a firmer mattress. At 6.6/10, there is minimal sinkage thanks to a thick motion-isolating support layer. However, sleepers will find that the foam conforms nicely to the body as they settle into the sleep surface. The three responsive foam layers promote gentle contouring and softness while still maintaining proper spinal alignment for all sleep styles.

Edge Support

When compared to other foam mattresses, Douglas earns quite a high ranking for its edge support. Unlike Endy or Casper, Douglas experienced a low degree of sinkage when our third-party engineers applied weight to the sidewalls. Mattresses with higher edge support are less likely to collapse when people sit at the sides or foot of the bed. Additional support at the sidewalls makes getting off the mattress more comfortable and is especially helpful for people who may have mobility issues.

Motion Isolation

A primary reason that people love foam mattresses is the superior motion-isolation. Once again, Douglas doesn’t disappoint in this category. Thanks to a thick support zone and responsive transition layer, you will experience little to no motion transfer from one side of the bed to the other. If you share your bed with a partner or pets, investing in a mattress with a high motion isolation score will reduce the likelihood of sleep disturbances.

Bounce

The superior motion isolation and use of specialty foams ensure sleepers experience almost no bounce when laying on the Douglas. Light sleepers generally prefer mattresses with very little bounce because they feel less motion transfer from their sleep partner moving or getting out of bed. If you enjoy a springier sleep surface, a foam mattress is probably not for you.

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Douglas proudly promotes its use of eco-conscious materials. If you’re interested in sustainability, you’ll appreciate the efforts the brand has taken to lower its carbon footprint across the entire manufacturing process.

The choice to develop and source environmentally conscious components doesn’t come at a sacrifice to quality. Douglas feels plush and supportive and delivers on the comfort that people have come to appreciate from popular bed-in-a-box brands.

Douglas Mattress Layers

• 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.

Douglas Mattress Cover

The plant-derived CoolSense® cover is made from sustainable Infinitex™ fibres that draw moisture away from the surface. The cover’s natural breathability also helps to improve air circulation throughout the mattress layers.

When it comes to care and general upkeep, the machine-washable top cover has a 360° zipper for easy removal. Once the cover has been cleaned, it can be reattached in seconds without having to lift or move the mattress.

How to clean the removable top cover:

1. Unzip the upper portion of the cover;
2. Put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle;
3. Tumble dry on low or air dry.

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Douglas is owned by GoodMorning.com, Canada’s largest independent online mattress retailer.

Released in 2017, the Douglas mattress was the Canadian company’s answer to the one-firmness-fits-all model that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Douglas has benefitted from the experience of its parent company’s first mattress, Novosbed. Built using eight years’ worth of engineering data and customer feedback, Douglas is a thoughtfully designed all-foam mattress offered at a great low price.

The made-in-Canada brand openly positions itself as an eco-conscious alternative to the other direct-to-consumer mattresses. All Douglas mattresses are manufactured in factories in Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec, most of which use primarily sustainable energy sources. The company uses eco-conscious materials and has a less carbon-intensive manufacturing process than many of its top competitors.

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Douglas uses FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors throughout most parts of Canada. The shipment can even be left on a porch or deck if you are away from home. Shipping is free for the majority of Canadians, but fees may apply for some remote locations. The order ships by ground from Ontario or Alberta, which means you’ll typically receive your bed in 3 to 10 days after placing your order.

How long is the Douglas sleep trial?

At 365 nights, the Douglas sleep trial is one of the longest in Canada. The company also arranges to pick up returns for free within the sleep trial period and will issue a full refund.

What happens to returned mattresses?

Returned Douglas mattresses are either donated to nearby community organizations or picked up by a local recycling partner, depending on regional restrictions.

How will the Douglas mattress arrive?

The Douglas mattress is delivered in a cardboard box about the size of a hockey bag. If there is slight wear-and-tear to the box during shipment, there is no need to worry. The mattress is fully protected from the elements with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to form the vacuum seal, and another to keep it tightly rolled in a cylinder shape. If there is damage to your mattress, Douglas has a very responsive customer service team that is based in Canada and available to help work out any product issues.

Can you sleep on Douglas the first night?

Yes! Douglas fully expands in two minutes and is ready to sleep on the same day it’s delivered.

There’s a reason Douglas placed so highly on our list of best mattresses. Find out why we scored Douglas as our top pick and how it could have achieved an even higher rating.

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

When it comes to price, comfort, quality, value, and convenience, you can’t go wrong with Douglas. Douglas is an all-foam mattress delivering an exceptional sleep experience, but at an even more affordable price point.

That outstanding value has only grown more generous over the years. Douglas now offers a free sheet set, pillow(s), mattress protector, and pillow protector(s) with every mattress purchase, as well as an assortment of discounts on other complementary items sold on their website.

Douglas received top scores for its use of high-quality, eco-conscious materials, overall comfort, and excellent value. With a starting price of $599 CAD for a made-in-Canada mattress, Douglas is one of the most affordable brands in its category.

We recommend Douglas for Canadians who want the body-contouring comfort of memory foam but require more support and firmness across the entire sleep surface.

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