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To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.

Without further ado, our Kingsdown Mattress Review:

Company Overview	Kingsdown
BBB Rating:	A+ (accredited)
Company HQ:	Mebane, NC, USA
Ownership:	Novacap (private equity group)
Warranty:	10 years
Where to buy:	Traditional mattress stores; online

Kingsdown is a company that has found ways to modernize with the times without losing sight of its history as a luxury mattress brand. Originally founded in 1904 as The Mebane Bedding Company, the company eventually became a manufacturer with distributors and operations in multiple countries. 

Today, Kingsdown has a number of mattress lines and models available for sale at various price points, many of which can be bought at stores like Leon’s and Sleep Country.

That said, the company is facing increasing competition from bed-in-a-box brands like Logan & Cove that ship directly to consumers. Logan & Cove offers a more robust sleep trial and warranty, plus luxury detailing, at just $999 for a queen size.

Delivery, Trials, Returns	Kingsdown
Shipping cost:	Dependent on retailer
Shipping time:	3–10 business days
Sleep trial length:	Dependent on retailer
Return ease:	Dependent on retailer
Refund:	Dependent on retailer
Additional fees:	Dependent on retailer

Kingsdown mattresses will have different delivery times depending on the retailer. The model used in this review – the Silent Partner Fontaine – was ordered at Sleep Country and delivered within the expected time frame.

Mattress retailers may choose to use their own delivery service to deliver Kingsdown mattresses. In these cases, it’s not unusual for companies to offer a “white glove” delivery service where the courier takes the mattress to the room you choose, places it on the bed frame you indicate, and then unwraps the packaging. Since not all companies who offer white glove delivery will remove the old mattress, buyers may still have to make arrangements prior to delivery.

Retailers who sell Kingsdown mattresses will take different approaches to the sleep trial and return process. Some companies, like Sleep Country, will offer a sleep trial or period during which customers are able to take the mattress home and try it out with the option to return it within a stated time frame. By the same token, however, some companies won’t offer a return policy at all.

Competing mattress brands that instead follow the bed-in-a-box business model often have more accommodating (and consistent) sleep trial and return policies. Logan & Cove, for instance, ships with a 365-night sleep trial and 15-year warranty. Mattresses like Kingsdown that aren’t sold under this business model have to work harder to stay competitive in the age of e-commerce.

Out of the Box	Kingsdown
Delivered in a box:	No

The Kingsdown Silent Partner Fontaine mattress is not delivered in a box. That being said, retailers may offer white glove delivery service either as part of the delivery fee or otherwise within the price of the mattress.

Construction	Kingsdown
Mattress height:	13.5"
Number of layers:	3
Comfort layer:	1" Comfort foam
Transition layer:	3" Memory foam
Support layer:	9” Pocketed springs
Cover materials:	Viscose, polypropylene, polyester
Machine washable:	No
Made in:	Canada

The Kingsdown Silent Partner Fontaine is a spring-and-foam hybrid mattress. Using a combination of memory foam and coils, this mattress offers a medium-firm feel. 

In addition, the Silent Partner Fontaine mattress comes in just one firmness option. Although this mattress did not come in a box, it does follow the “one-size-fits-all” strategy taken by a lot of mattress companies.

Kingsdown Mattress Layers

The Kingsdown mattress we tested – the Silent Partner Fontaine – contains three layers of spring and foam. Combined, these layers form the construction of the mattress.

• First layer: 1-inch pillow-top that both shapes the mattress visually and makes it more comfortable to sleep on.

• Second layer: 3 inches of memory foam. This layer works with the layer above it to enhance comfort.

• Third layer: 9 inches of pocketed coils. These springs add firmness, stability, and support to the mattress. This model is rather unique in that it’s made up of two layers of 4.5-inch coils stacked on top of each other instead of a single row of 9-inch coils.

Of note: Additional layers, particularly below the spring layer, are a part of the construction of this mattress. These combined with the quilting on the mattress account for the Kingsdown Silent Partner Fontaine’s 13.5-inch height.

Kingsdown Mattress Cover

Like many high-end mattresses, this Kingsdown mattress has a white pillow-top which with a textured pattern. Accented by black edging, the pillow-top gives way to a thinner, more breathable fabric. Further down, the sides of the mattress follow a dotted triangle pattern with circle stitching. The material of the cover blends viscose (64%) and polypropylene foam (36%). Although certain mattress covers are machine washable, this Kingsdown mattress cover is spot-clean only.

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.

Eco-Consciousness	Kingsdown
Green policies:	No mention on website.
Social responsibility:	No mention on website
Box materials:	n/a
Foam materials:	Polyurethane
Cover materials:	Viscose, polypropylene, polyester
CertiPUR-US®:	Yes
Green manufacturing:	No mention on website.

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

Test Scores	Kingsdown
Firmness:	6.3 / 10
Edge support:	3.8 / 10
Motion isolation	7.1 / 10
Bounce	4.1 / 10

Feel & Firmness

The Kingsdown mattress has a medium-firm comfort level. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), it is rated at 6.3 / 10 on the firmness spectrum.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is usually quite good in foam and hybrid mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Kingsdown mattress rated at 7.1 / 10 on the motion isolation scale. This is above-average in its category.

Edge Support

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Kingsdown mattress rated at 3.8 / 10 on the edge support scale. This is quite low for a hybrid mattress.

Bounce

When a mattress has high motion isolation scores, it usually has low bounce scores. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Kingsdown mattress rated 4.1 / 10 for bounce, which is a fairly low score for a hybrid mattress.

Overview	Kingsdown
Price (Queen):	$1,699 CAD (Eastbrook)
Made in:	Canada
Trial length:	Dependent on retailer
Warranty	10 years
Number of layers:	3
Cover materials:	Viscose, polypropylene, polyester
Machine washable:	No
Green policies:	No mention on website.
Feel:	Medium-firm
Firmness:	6.3 / 10
Edge support:	3.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.1 / 10
Bounce:	4.1 / 10
Where to buy:	Traditional mattress stores; Online

As a brand, Kingsdown has sought to establish itself over the years as an ideal pick for shoppers who want a higher quality sleep experience and are willing to pay for it. With this manufacturer, buyers can expect a firm and supportive mattress with a simple, clean-cut design. 

That being said, the Kingsdown mattress we tested for this review had below-average edge support and bounce scores. This combination may raise questions about the mattresses functional nature. When the lack of firmness options and the shorter warranty period are also taken into account, prospective buyers may want to explore their options before committing to this mattress.

Though the mattress’s price may vary according to individual retailers, we feel that Kingsdown Silent Partner Fontaine doesn’t offer enough value for consumers.

Consider a hybrid mattress that offers luxury quality without the luxury price tag. Logan & Cove Choice costs just $999 for a queen size, and comes with cooling nanofibre cover, cooling gel, and five-zone full-body support. With a 15-year warranty and 365-night sleep trial, Logan & Cove offers you far more value—and peace of mind—for a lower price.