Douglas Mattress Review

Top Features of the Douglas Mattress

The Douglas Mattress by GoodMorning.com has many great qualities. The best features, in our opinion, are:

• Eco-friendly mattress made with local, sustainable materials
• Three layers of top-quality foam for excellent pressure point relief 
• Just enough bounce for ease of movement at night
• Gel foam and special cover absorb heat for a cooler sleep

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This is an all-foam mattress. It is also a mattress in a box, which means that the manufacturer compresses it to ship conveniently in a box to your door. Upon receiving the Douglas model, move the box to your chosen bedroom before unboxing and unrolling it to regain its original shape. 

Exclusively for Canadians and an Award-Winner

The Douglas Mattress is available only in Canada. In other words, it is available exclusively to Canadians, which makes it special. The mattress ships across provinces and territories.

Rather than being the local version of a popular mattress also available in the US, the Douglas Mattress is only in Canada. We like that it is made for locals. 

Not only that but a Canadian company also makes it. The GoodMorning.com team began offering their first mattress in 2009, so they are not a fly-by-night organization. 

The Douglas model is an example of the high-quality products the company provides as this mattress is an award-winner.

Douglas Mattress Construction

The memory foam mattress is 10 inches thick and has three layers. At the top is the Douglas CoolSense® cover, which features Tencel® fibres and a beautiful design inspired by the mountain ranges on Canada’s West Coast. The cover is specially made to whisk away moisture, as we discuss later in this Douglas Mattress review.

Below it is a 2-inch gel foam layer. The high-density ecoLight® layer is very durable and responsive, and made with a lower carbon imprint. It is a comfort layer that is designed to dissipate heat rather than trapping it.

The next comfort layer is made of natural latex foam. The 2-inch Elastex® foam is supportive and responsive, without the chemicals that often are in natural latex mattresses.

Finally, the 6-inch support core is composed of conventional polyfoam. It is designed to mimic the effects of numerous pocket-coil springs by providing a sturdy base for the mattress with excellent motion isolation and great edge support. 

Douglas Mattress Review: Pros and Any Limitations 

Let’s look at what our research team likes the most about this all-foam mattress from GoodMorning.com and any minor room for improvement. As always, we bring you reviews to provide a clear picture of what to expect.

Eco-Conscious

Looking at the materials in the Douglas Mattress from GoodMorning.com, you will notice that the eco-friendly focus. The cover, for example, is made of Tencel®, which is a sustainable fabric. The fibres come from eucalyptus trees, and the closed-loop production process creates almost no waste.

As for the ecoLight® memory foam layer, it is deliverable with less fuels and has all the responsiveness and durability and high-density foam, as per testing, as noted on the Douglas website. It is made with as much as 40 percent less carbon input.

Also, the premium Elastex® foam is eco-friendly. It has no harmful, allergy-causing chemicals found in many natural latex mattresses. If you or someone else in your household has sensitivities, this feature is especially important.

Finally, the materials are all sourced from Canadian suppliers. Every mattress is made in Ontario and Quebec.

Pressure Point Relief

The Douglas Mattress is known for its three quality foam layers. The two comfort layers and a support base are all made of premium foams. We like that there are two proprietary foams (ecoLight® and Elastex®) as that tells us right away that the mattress is unique and premium.

When taken together, the foam layers provide comfort and support for the best of both worlds for some sleepers. There is excellent pressure point relief, and many web reviewers agree with this statement. 

For instance, the ecoLight® gel-infused foam provides superior contouring that aids in relieving pressure to sensitive parts of the body, such as the hips and shoulders. Plus, it supports the proper alignment of the spine, which can reduce the amount of stress put on the lower back. 

That can be welcome news to those who are tired of back pain. Of course, these results are not guaranteed as everyone’s body shape is unique, among other factors.

Off-Gassing

This has some off-gassing, as per many online reviewers. The odour is minimal, explain those who unbox the mattress, and usually dissipates within one to two days after unrolling it.

While this slight smell can be off-putting, it is normal for all-foam mattresses and often accompanies a mattress in a box. If you are sensitive to it, staying away from the mattress for a few days is probably a good idea. Ventilating the room can also be helpful.

Affordable

The Douglas Mattress is a great price, in our opinion. It includes proprietary materials and has a thoughtful construction, all while staying budget-friendly.

A big reason that GoodMorning.com can keep the mattress affordable is that it is a mattress in a box. There is no sales commission, unlike if you buy from a physical store. Plus, the company does not have fees like renting a storefront. The company passes on its savings to you as the consumer.

Plus, shipping is free (except for some remote locations), which is another money-saver. Returns are free too.

There are also financing options available. Some people prefer to go that route rather than paying all at one time upfront.

Sleep Cooler

Some sleepers overheat on all-foam mattresses, but the Douglas Mattress overcomes this challenge with its special cooling properties.

Firstly, the CoolSense® cover draws moisture away from the body rather than trapping it below you during the night. That helps keep the sleep surface cool, so you are more likely to get a refreshing sleep experience.

Secondly, the gel-infused foam layer is designed to slow down the collection of heat while sleeping on the mattress. This ecoLight® foam is highly breathable and does not retain heat.

Good Bounce

The Douglas Mattress has an excellent memory effect, thanks to its three-layer construction. That means that it has just enough bounce for ease of movement throughout the night. 

Being able to move well is good for those who do not like the sinking feeling that can accompany other all-foam mattresses. The Douglas Mattress does not have a quicksand feeling. Also, being able to move freely helps couples while being intimate.

A good bounce is the result of the thoughtful Elastex® transition layer. It provides gentle spring as well as support.

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Douglas Mattress Review of Sizes and Firmness

This memory foam mattress is a medium firmness. Many reviewers rate it online as a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. For this scale, 1 is very soft, and 10 is hard.

With a medium firmness, the Douglas Mattress has plushness and support. It is neither overly soft nor overly firm. Thus, you can expect to feel like you are sleeping on the mattress rather than sinking in it.

As for sizes, there are many available. They are:

• California King
• King
• Queen
• Double
• Twin XL
• Twin

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Having many size choices makes it easier for you to find the one that fits your bedroom size and personal preferences. The price increases with the size, but it still stays affordable, in our eyes.

More Important Information about the Douglas Mattress

There are a few more things to know about this GoodMorning.com mattress. Below are details about the sleep trial, warranty, and more.

Sleep Positions

The Douglas Mattress is designed for all sleep positions. That means it will appeal to stomach, side, back, and combination sleepers.

It is plush yet supportive, as explained in the previous section. The mattress supports the spine’s alignment for side sleepers and provides pressure point relief for those who sleep on the stomach. Back sleepers may also benefit from the balanced support. 

Motion Isolation

Many online reviewers describe this mattress as having superior motion isolation. This means that if your partner tosses and turns during the night, it is not likely to affect your side of the mattress.

The Douglas design absorbs motion so that you can sleep through the night with a restless partner. Thus, good motion isolation is a feature that many couples look for in a mattress.

Sleep Trial

A 365-night sleep trial comes with the Douglas Mattress. The policy enables you to try out the mattress at home, and in the slim chance that it is not right for you return it within 120 nights for a refund. 

This trial period makes for a risk-free purchase, as per several web reviewers, so we appreciate it. Plus, you get significant time to test the mattress without having to decide within a half hour at a brick and mortar store.

Warranty

The Douglas Mattress has a 20-year warranty, with specific terms and limitations. Always read through the warranty in full before making a purchase, no matter what the item is, to ensure you understand it. Also, please note that the warranty and any other Douglas Mattress policies can change at any time, and we are not responsible for discrepancies between said policies and this review.  

Compatible Bases

Many bases are compatible with the Douglas Mattress, so it will likely appeal to a wide range of people. Whether you choose a solid base or foundation, ensure that you have proper support for the memory foam mattress so that it is less likely to sag over time. 

This mattress is compatible with a platform bed frame or an adjustable bed frame (non-medical). Alternatively, it can pair with a box foundation made for memory foam or latex mattresses (or non-flexing boxsprings). A final option is a base with slats 2 inches or wider that are within 3 inches apart, with one centre beam for a larger mattress size.

Douglas Mattress Concluding Thoughts

The all-foam mattress in a box is exclusively available in Canada and sourced from local materials. While it has a slight off-gassing, that disappears within a few days, and we feel the affordable price and benefits are more important.

The Douglas Mattress is designed to provide excellent pressure point relief and a perfect amount of bounce. Plus, its special cover and gel foam absorb heat to help keep sleepers cool throughout the night. 

Those who want to reduce their impact on the environment will also appreciate the use of sustainable materials. This mattress in a box also has superb motion isolation for couples. With all of this in mind, we recommend the Douglas Mattress.

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