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Douglas Mattress Review: Our Test Lab Ratings
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The Canadian-made, all-foam Douglas Original is affordably priced and features materials that conform closely. It’s a medium firm mattress that features a Tencel cover, and it excels at motion isolation and pressure relief.
- Good pressure relief
- Below-average price point
- Effective motion isolation for couples and co-sleepers
- 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 Original 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 Original 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 Original 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.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Douglas Original Right for You?
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TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Douglas Original Scored
Motion Isolation7.0/10
The Douglas Original 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.
Rachel Grice, Product Content Manager: 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.
Pressure Relief7.5/10
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.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: 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.
Temperature Control7.5/10
When it comes to temperature regulation, the Douglas Original 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.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: 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.
Edge Support7.0/10
The Douglas Original, 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.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: 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.
Ease of Movement7.5/10
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.
Rachel Grice, Product Content Manager: 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.
Durability7.0/10
All-foam mattresses aren’t known for their durability, especially if they’re only 10 inches tall like the Douglas Original Mattress. Because there’s weakness around the perimeter and there are no coils in the support core, this mattress may start to sink in after five or six years. On a positive note, there is a 2-inch layer of polyfoam, which is a bit more dense than the gel memory foam layer that is above it.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Douglas Original 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.
Rachel Grice
Product Content Manager · Combination sleeper · 140 lbs
Combination sleeper · 140 lbs
“I liked the Douglas Original’s support level — it was a good fit for me. However, hot sleepers should be warned that the mattress retains some body heat.”
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
“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
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 215 lbs
Side sleeper · 215 lbs
“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.”
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
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.
Construction
Inside the Douglas Original
Cover
CoolSense fabric
4″ Comfort Layer
2" gel-infused ecoLight memory foam and 2″ Elastex polyfoam
6″ Support Core
Base polyfoam
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Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial (30-night break-in period)
15 Year
Warranty
Free
Shipping (Canada)
Availability
The Douglas Original 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 Original 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 Original 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.
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 nearly a decade.