Brad is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University. As someone who has lived with sleep problems throughout his adult life, Brad is passionate about helping others get the rest they need. He’s professionally tested and reviewed sleep products for more than five years.
Our team at Sleep Foundation conducts extensive hands-on tests for each mattress to provide you with the most reliable, data-driven recommendations and reviews. Below are key guidelines that inform our testing methodology:
Our testers lie on the surface of each mattress to evaluate factors such as contouring and support. We also use specialized tools to measure performance criteria like pressure relief, heat retention, and motion isolation.
We test each mattress using various sleep positions to observe whether a mattress is better suited for side, back, or stomach sleeping. We roll around the surface and sit on the edges to gauge ease of movement and perimeter support.
We have tested hundreds of mattresses and bring years of experience in the mattress industry to the test lab. Our testing team covers a wide range of sleep preferences, sleep positions, and body types. This helps us represent as many sleeper types as possible in our reviews.
The Canadian-made, all-foam Douglas Mattress is affordably priced and features quality, eco-friendly construction. It’s a medium-firm mattress that features a Tencel cover and excels at motion isolation and pressure relief.
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
7/10
Edge Support
6/10
Temperature Control
4.5/10
Ease of Movement
4.5/10
Off Gassing
5/10
Pressure Relief
7/10
Pros
Good pressure relief
Below-average price point
Effective motion isolation for couples and co-sleepers
Cons
Foam layers trap body heat
Only one firmness option that may not accommodate heavier sleepers and stomach sleepers
Designed and built by Canadians for Canadians, the Douglas Mattress is a popular option from the team at GoodMorning.com, one of Canada’s largest online-only mattress companies. It’s an eco-friendly, all-foam mattress with a straightforward design and carefully selected materials.
And though many eco-conscious models are sold at a higher price, that isn’t the case with the Douglas. The Douglas Mattress has an accessible price point that makes it a solid value for an all-foam, eco-friendly mattress.
Our review goes in-depth to help you decide whether the Douglas Mattress is the right match for your bedroom. We’ll explain what our testing team thought and give details on how it performed in our sleep lab.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Douglas Mattress, we had three people on our testing team take the bed home with them and test it out for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jackson Lindeke
Executive Product Director
Side
180 pounds
Showers before bed
“I liked the Douglas Original’s support level — it was a good fit for me. Unfortunately, it just retains too much heat for a hot sleeper like me.”
Logan Foley
Editorial Director
Side
140 pounds
Has too many dogs in the bed
“I felt really cushioned and supported on this bed, and I never woke up with hip soreness. I also didn’t notice much motion transfer, even though I sleep with a partner and dogs.”
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
Side
215 pounds
Sleeps with a weighted blanket
“The Douglas Original gave me solid spinal support, but I couldn’t get past the adaptive-foam feel. It’s a little too huggy for me.”
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Douglas Original Mattress
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
6.5/10
8/10
6.5/10
Back Sleepers
6/10
7.5/10
6/10
Stomach Sleepers
4.5/10
6/10
4.5/10
Side Sleepers
For healthy sleep posture on your side, your hips and shoulders need a blend of cushioning and support. If you use a mattress that’s too hard, you may have pain in those areas, as they get compressed into an unforgiving surface. On a mattress that’s too soft, your hips and shoulders can sink, which also affects spinal alignment.
Our testers found that the Douglas has a comfortable balance of pressure relief and structure that’s ideal for side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. However, it’s not quite soft enough for those under 130 pounds and it lacks the structure for people above 230 pounds.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers generally prefer mattresses that support their lumbar region and spine, while providing enough cushioning to prevent back pain or soreness. The Douglas Original’s medium-firm mixture of memory foam and polyfoam is a good fit for back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. But like the side sleepers on our team, back sleepers under 130 pounds thought it lacked cushioning, and testers above 230 pounds reported that they would have preferred a firmer surface.
Stomach Sleepers
Sleeping on your stomach can create lower back pressure if you sleep on a softer mattress that bends your lumbar spine out of alignment. Soft beds can also make face-down sleepers feel like they’re being smothered or suffocated. The Douglas Original has adaptive, compressive foam that restricts movement, making it a less-than-ideal choice for most stomach sleepers.
Performance Ratings
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
7
/ 10
“We only noticed a little motion transfer when we did our drop test on this bed. It’s not totally free from disturbance, but it’s a good bet if you’re a light sleeper.” – Colin
The Douglas Mattress gets an above-average rating for motion isolation, thanks to its top layer of memory foam. This layer absorbs movement, so you shouldn’t notice much disturbance if a partner turns over or changes their sleeping position. That being said, it won’t completely eliminate motion transfer from movements like getting in and out of bed.
Pressure Relief
7
/ 10
“The blend of memory foam and polyfoam gives this bed a boost of pressure relief. It’s adaptive but has enough structure to prevent sagging.” – Jeremy
The ecoLight foam cradles the body and prevents pressure points under the hips, shoulders, and lower back. The Elastex foam chips in an added degree of light contouring while shoring up the comfort system. This combination allows the Douglas to promote healthy spinal alignment and accommodate the parts of the body prone to morning aches and pains.
Temperature Control
4.5
/ 10
“Memory foam absorbs body heat, and our temperature trials indicate that this bed is no exception. There’s not much room for airflow, so it retains quite a bit of heat.” – Brad
When it comes to temperature regulation, the Douglas Mattress is comparable to other all-foam mattresses, despite its gel infusions and cooling fibers.
The top layer of foam doesn’t allow air to move around the skin and cool it down. Over the course of the night, this can lead to heat retention both in the foam and around the body. The gel infusion in the ecoLight foam works to decrease heat buildup, but it doesn’t eliminate it entirely. People who are prone to overheating may find this bed too warm.
Edge Support
6
/ 10
“When we did a sit test, there was a decent amount of compression at the edges. If you struggle to get in and out of bed, think about purchasing a hybrid.” – Mary
The Douglas Mattress, like many all-foam beds, has its weakest point is around the perimeter. At the edge, there’s less surrounding material to support the foam as it compresses. As a result, there’s a lack of stability when you sleep right on the edge.
That said, its edge support is a bit better than average and shouldn’t be noticeable unless you tend to roll toward the middle of the bed or you have mobility limitations.
Ease of Movement
4.5
/ 10
“The foam in this bed is fairly restrictive. That’s a feature, not a bug, for people who like a full-body hug, but it’s not responsive enough for those who want some bounce.” – Jackson
During our testing trials, we found it tough to move around on the Douglas Original without feeling restricted. The foam layers are designed to feel adaptive and compressive, so its body-hugging feel isn’t surprising. Combination sleepers and stomach sleepers may prefer a bed that’s less conforming and more responsive.
Off-Gassing
5
/ 10
“I would say this bed is about average in terms of off-gassing. The chemical smell is there, but it goes away within a day.” – Logan
You can expect some off-gassing when first getting the Douglas Mattress set up in your bedroom. The chemical-like smell comes from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are remnants of the production process. These VOCs are generally harmless, and for most people, the “new mattress smell” fades away within a few hours or a few days at most.
The cover of the Douglas is proprietary material called CoolSense. It’s made from a blend of cooling fibers, polyester, spandex, and lyocell. It feels airy and breathable, living up to its name. The top half of the cover can be unzipped and removed for easy washing.
The interior construction has three components. The top layer is two inches of gel-infused ecoLight memory foam, which is manufactured using methods and materials that require less carbon than traditional foams. It relieves pressure, supports the spine, decreases motion transfer, and prevents heat retention, thanks to its gel infusion.
The second layer is two inches of Elastex polyfoam, which is engineered to have a latex-like feel. It works in tandem with the ecoLight foam to create a blend of bounce and contouring that cushions the body without causing sleepers to feel stuck in the bed. The third layer is its polyfoam support core. This layer measures in at 6 inches and is made from a denser polyfoam that acts as a sturdy base for the top layers.
The Douglas is medium firm, rating as a 6 on our 10-point firmness scale. It’s not offered in any other firmness levels.
Firmness
Medium Firm – 6
Mattress Type
Foam
Construction
The Douglas is an all-foam bed made with two layers of proprietary foams over a polyfoam base, encased in a cooling cover.
The Douglas Mattress has a 10-inch profile, weighs about the same as other all-foam beds of this height, and is available in all six standard mattress sizes. Below is a breakdown of height, weight, and size dimensions.
Sizes
Dimensions
Height
Weight
Twin
38″ x 75″
10″
38 lbs.
Twin XL
38″ x 80″
10″
40 lbs.
Full
53″ x 75″
10″
50 lbs.
Queen
60″ x 80″
10″
65 lbs.
King
76″ x 80″
10″
80 lbs.
California King
72″ x 84″
10″
80 lbs.
Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
Availability
The Douglas Mattress is only available for purchase online. It’s sold by Douglas and its parent company, GoodMorning.com. Shipping is only offered to customers in Canada.
Shipping
The Douglas Mattress comes with free shipping to most addresses in Canada. Charges may be added for remote areas. The mattress is shipped compressed and sealed in a box.
Additional Services
White Glove delivery and old mattress removal are not available.
Sleep Trial
The Douglas comes with a 365-night sleep trial with a required break-in period of 30 nights. After those 30 nights, you can request a return, and GoodMorning.com will arrange for pickup and issue a full refund. There are no fees for return shipping or restocking.
Warranty
GoodMorning.com backs the Douglas mattress with a 15-year, non-prorated warranty against defective materials or manufacturing. If a defect arises, GoodMorning.com will repair or replace the mattress and pay for any related shipping costs.
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Brad is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University. As someone who has lived with sleep problems throughout his adult life, Brad is passionate about helping others get the rest they need. He’s professionally tested and reviewed sleep products for more than five years.
