Douglas Original Mattress Review

Douglas Mattresses is a Canadian company that designs, crafts, and tests mattresses for Canadian sleepers using high-performance foams and textiles from Canada's top manufacturers. Founded in 2009 by GoodMorning.com, Douglas Mattresses is known for its innovative products and customer-focused service.

The Douglas Original mattress is the company's flagship mattress because it is comfortable, supportive, cool, and made with high-quality materials. It is also backed by a generous warranty and is designed to provide pressure relief and motion isolation. Additionally, it is made with sustainable materials, making it a good choice for the environment.

In this review, we will test the Douglas Original mattress, specifically regarding:

• Pros and cons.
• Unboxing experience.
• Feel and comfort.
• Construction and design.
• Performance test results.
• Warranty policies, company policies, and all the FAQs you might want to know.

Douglas Original Overview

Pros

• Great motion isolation: The Douglas Original mattress is designed to isolate motion, which means that your partner's movements will not disturb you as much as they would on other mattresses. This is a great feature for couples or people who share a bed, as it can help you both get a good night's sleep.
• Pressure relief: The Douglas Original mattress is designed to provide pressure relief, which can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality. The mattress is made with a combination of foams that provide different levels of support so that you can find the perfect level of firmness for your needs.
• Has an RV Model: The Douglas Original mattress is also available in a version made specifically for RVs. This version is lightweight and easy to move, making it perfect for small spaces. It is also made with durable materials that can withstand the rigors of travel. Check out our review of the Douglas Original RV mattress.
• Cool: The Douglas Original mattress is made with cooling gel foam that helps regulate body temperature and keep you cool all night long. This is a great feature for people who tend to get hot while they sleep.
• Affordable: The Douglas Original mattress is a great value for the price. It is backed by a 20-year warranty, so you can be confident that it will provide years of comfort and support.

Cons

• It may not be firm enough for some people: The Douglas Original mattress is designed to be a medium-firm mattress. However, some people may find it too soft, especially if they are used to sleeping on a firm mattress. If you are unsure about how firm a mattress you need, it is a good idea to try out a mattress in person before you buy it.

Who we Recommend the Douglas Original for

• Side sleepers: If you're a side sleeper, the Douglas Original mattress is a great choice for you. Its slow-moving feel and edge support will help you stay comfortable.
• People who want a memory foam feel: If you're looking for a mattress with a memory foam feel, the Douglas Original mattress is a great option. It has a contouring feel that will conform to your body shape and provide pressure relief, which can help reduce pain and improve sleep quality.
• People who want a cool mattress: The Douglas Original mattress is designed to sleep cool. It's made with cooling gel foam that helps regulate body temperature, which can be a great feature for people who tend to get hot while they sleep.
• People who like mattresses with a slow-moving feel: If you like mattresses that conform to your body shape but don't sink too much, the Douglas Original mattress is a great choice for you. It's designed to be a medium-firm mattress with a slow-moving feel, which provides the perfect balance of support and comfort.

Unboxing the Douglas Original

Douglas knows that the way a mattress is delivered and unboxed can set the tone for the customer's overall experience. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, they deliver the mattress rolled and compressed in a box. Customers simply need to unbox the mattress and place it on their bed.

The mattress weighs between 38 and 80 pounds, so it may require assistance to move. We placed the mattress on the bed and cut the plastic wrap.

The mattress expanded to its full height of 10 inches in less than a minute, with the corners expanding all the way to the very ends. This provided excellent support throughout the entire surface area of the bed, indicating excellent corner expansion.

We were pleasantly surprised to find that the Douglas Original mattress had a barely-there odor that dissipated quickly. Unlike most bed-in-a-box mattresses, which can have a strong, unpleasant chemical smell, the lack of odor was a welcome addition to the already pleasant unboxing experience.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For Douglas Original

Douglas Original Firmness

The firmness of a mattress is an important consideration because it can affect your comfort and support. A mattress that is too firm can be uncomfortable, and a mattress that is too soft may not provide enough support. The Douglas Original mattress is a medium-firm mattress that offers comfortable and supportive sleep for most people.

The Douglas Original mattress has a firmness rating of 6.5 on our scale. This means that it is neither too firm nor too soft, and it provides total-body support and cushioning. This makes it suitable for all sleep positions and offers excellent spinal alignment.

However, it is important to note that the firmness of a mattress is subjective. This means that a heavier or softer person may feel the mattress differently. In some cases, a medium-firm bed could be too soft for heavier stomach sleepers or even too firm for lightweight side sleepers.

Douglas Original Feel

When we lay on the Douglas Original mattress, we were immediately impressed by the soft, breathable cover. It felt cool to the touch and provided a comfortable cushion for our bodies. The firmer layers below-provided support that kept our spines in alignment and relieved pressure points.

We also noticed that the mattress had a slow-moving feel, which allowed us to gently sink in and feel the mattress conforming to our bodies. This will be great for side sleepers, as it provides plenty of body contouring and cushioning along pressure points.

Douglas Original Comfort

The Douglas Original mattress has a medium-firm feel that provides most sleepers with a nice combination of pressure relief and support. The memory foam layer in the mattress conforms to the body to relieve pressure points in the shoulders and hips, which is important for preventing pain in these areas.

We tested the Douglas Original mattress with our partners, who have different sleeping styles. Overall, we found that the mattress is a good choice for back and side sleepers who weigh less than 200 lbs. It is not a good choice for stomach sleepers or heavyweight sleepers. Lightweight sleepers should feel comfortable in all three sleeping positions.

In our pressure relief testing section, we'll discuss how the Douglas Original mattress performed in this area.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Douglas Original mattress is a medium-firm CertiPUR-US® certified 10-inch mattress made with high-quality Canadian materials.

It is lightweight and easy to move, and it provides good pressure relief and support. The mattress has a red and white color scheme and mountain-inspired design details that are a nod to the brand's Canadian roots.

Layers

1. Douglas CoolSense Cover: This machine-washable top cover is made with a cool-sleeping material that will keep you comfortable all night long. It's thin and breathable, so it won't add any extra weight or bulk to your bedding.
2. EcoLight Cooling Gel Foam: This 2-inch layer of memory foam with cooling gel provides a comfortable cushioning feel and helps to keep the mattress cool to the touch. The memory foam also responds quickly to pressure, so you can easily move around without feeling stuck.
3. Premium Elastex Foam: This 2-inch layer of Elastex foam provides the mattress with just the right amount of bounce and comfort. It's a slightly firmer foam than memory foam, but it still provides pressure relief. It also provides an even quicker response to pressure than the comfort layer, giving the mattress a bit of bounce while still providing pressure relief.
4. Motion Isolation Support Foam: This 6-inch high-density foam layer provides a firm, shape-setting base for the mattress. It isolates movement and provides edge support, so you won't be disturbed by your partner's movements.

Performance of Douglas Original

Cooling

Overheating at night is a common problem that can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Memory foam mattresses are known for their ability to conform to the body, which can make them feel warm. But there's one mattress that's an exception: the Douglas Original mattress.

The Douglas Original mattress is made with a special cooling cover and gel foam layer that work together to dissipate body heat quickly. This means you can sleep cool and comfortable all night without waking up sweaty.

We put the Douglas Original mattress to the test and found that it performed very well. We laid on the mattress for 20 minutes and monitored for heat retention. We found that the mattress felt cool throughout the test, with no excessive heat buildup. Accordingly, we gave the mattress a 4.6/5 rating for cooling performance.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness is a measure of how quickly a mattress springs back into place when you move. A responsive mattress allows you to change sleeping positions easily and freely without feeling stuck.

We tested the responsiveness of the Douglas Original mattress by placing a 20-pound ball on it and letting it settle. The mattress fully recovered in 1.8 seconds, which is considered a fairly responsive mattress.

In terms of ease of movement, the Douglas Original mattress is about average. It is easier to move around on than a traditional memory foam mattress, but not as easy as a latex bed or most hybrids.

Accordingly, the mattress received a solid 4 out of 5, meaning that it's easy to move around on and provides average support.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is the ability of a mattress to prevent motion transfer from one person to another. This is important for couples who share a bed, as it can help to ensure that neither person is disturbed by the other's movements.

The Douglas Original mattress gets an above-average rating for motion isolation, thanks to its top layer of ecoLight memory foam. This layer is designed to have characteristics that are similar to memory foam, which is widely known for its ability to limit motion transfer.

We performed two tests to measure the motion isolation of the Douglas Original mattress. In the first test, we placed a glass of water on the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the opposite side of the glass. We saw that the water in the glass did not move, which is a good indication that the mattress has excellent motion isolation.

In the second test, we rolled over on the mattress while our partner rested on the other side and monitored how much motion was felt. Our partner reported that they felt no motion propagation, which is another good indication that the mattress has excellent motion isolation.

We rated the Douglas Original mattress a 4.8/5 regarding motion isolation.

Edge Support

Edge support is important in a mattress because it keeps you from rolling off the edge and provides support when you're sitting on it. The Douglas Original mattress has average edge support, which is typical for all-foam mattresses. This is because there is less surrounding material to support the foam as it compresses.

However, the Douglas Original mattress does have some features that help improve its edge support, such as the Elastex and base polyfoams. These layers provide more support to the edges of the mattress, which helps prevent it from sinking too much when you sit or lie on it.

We performed two tests to measure the edge support of the mattress. In the first test, we applied firm pressure to the edge of the mattress with both hands and observed the edge's counterpressure. We noticed sufficient counterpressure when we pushed the mattress's edge, which prevented it from sinking too much. This is a sign of good edge support.

In the second test, we sat on the edge of the mattress to measure how much it would sink. We noticed some sinking, but not enough to cause us to fall off. This is not an issue for lightweight and average-weight sleepers.

However, side sleepers and people who tend to sleep near the edge of the bed may experience more sinking. This is because their weight is more concentrated on the edges of the mattress, which can cause it to sink more.

Overall, the Douglas Original mattress has average edge support. This is not a major issue for most people, but it is something to keep in mind if you are a side sleeper or if you tend to sleep near the edge of the bed. Therefore, we gave it a score of 3.8/5.

Noise

Noise is an important factor to consider when choosing a mattress, as you don't want to be disturbed by noise while you're trying to sleep. The Douglas Original mattress is silent, thanks to its memory foam layers.

We tested the noise levels of the mattress by dropping a 20-pound ball onto it and listening for any squeaks or noises using our highly sensitive microphones. We were unable to detect any noise.

This is not surprising, as memory foam layers are known for muffling and absorbing noise. Memory foam mattresses are often used in recording studios and other noise-sensitive environments for this reason.

As a result of our testing, we gave the Douglas Original mattress a 5/5 rating for noise.

Sex

When choosing a mattress for sex, there are four important factors to consider: bounce, coolness, edge support, and noise. The Douglas Original mattress has above-average ratings for all four of these factors.

This mattress is known for its cool, silent, and motion-isolating properties. While it may not be as bouncy as some other mattresses, it will still be comfortable for couples.

We gave this mattress a rating of 4.4 out of 5 for sex performance.

Pressure Relief

A mattress's ability to relieve pressure is essential for a comfortable night's sleep. The Douglas Original mattress is designed to provide pressure relief for most sleeping positions. It does this through a combination of ecoLight foam and Elastex foam layers.

The ecoLight foam layer cradles the body and serves as a buffer against excess impact at major pressure points, such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back. The Elastex foam layer adds a degree of light contouring while shoring up the comfort system against exaggerated and unwanted sinking.

We conducted a standard pressure relief test to evaluate how the mattress responds to different sleeping positions. In this test, we had our partner lie on the mattress for 20 minutes while we measured the pressure at different body pressure points. The pressure map below shows the results of the test.

The results of the test showed that the Douglas Original mattress excels at pressure relief, especially in the shoulders and hips, which are common areas for pressure buildup. This makes it a great choice for side sleepers, who are more likely to experience pain in these areas.

The mattress's medium-firm feel provides enough cushioning to relieve pressure without being too soft. This makes it a good fit for people who weigh less than 130 pounds. However, it may be too soft for some sleepers over 230 pounds.

Overall, we gave this mattress a score of 4.5/5.

Douglas Original Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

The Douglas Original mattress is backed by a 20-year warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. This means that if the mattress develops a problem, such as a sag or a tear, it will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you.

Trial

The Douglas Original mattress comes with a 365-night risk-free sleep trial. This means that you can try the mattress out for a full year, and if you're not happy with it, you can return it for a full refund. This is one of the longest sleep trials available, so you can be sure to find the right mattress for your needs.

Returns

Douglas Mattresses offers a 365-day trial for the Douglas Original mattress. You can return it for a full refund within 365 days of purchase, but you must keep it for at least 30 days to allow your body to adjust to the new mattress.

Shipping

Douglas Mattresses offers free shipping to most locations in Canada. The shipping time is typically 7 days, but it may vary depending on the location of the delivery address.

Pricing

The table below shows the standard prices for the Douglas Original mattress. You can check the website for current discounts and promotions .

The Douglas Original mattress is a high-value mattress that offers premium features at an affordable price. It is made with sustainable materials and features cooling, motion isolation, and pressure relief. We gave it a 5/5 score for value because it offers a great combination of quality and affordability.

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FAQs about the Douglas Original mattress

Is the Douglas Original mattress good for couples?

Yes, the Douglas Original mattress is a good choice for couples. The mattress's medium-firm feel provides good support for both partners, and the motion isolation helps to minimize disturbances.

How do I clean my Douglas Original mattress?

The top cover on Douglas mattresses can be machine-washed. Here's how to do it:

1. Unzip the cover.
2. Wash the cover in cold or warm water in a delicate setting.
3. To prevent the cover from transferring color to another laundry, wash it on its own.
4. You can hang the cover to dry or tumble dry it on low heat.

Here are some additional tips for cleaning your Douglas mattress:

• Vacuum the mattress regularly to remove dust and dirt.
• Spot-clean any spills or stains as soon as possible.
• Avoid using harsh chemicals or detergents on the mattress.
• If you have any concerns about cleaning your mattress, you can contact Douglas customer support for assistance.

What does a split king mean?

A split king mattress is a type of mattress that is made up of two separate mattresses that are joined together in the middle. This allows each sleeper to have their own mattress that is customized to their individual needs. For example, one sleeper might prefer a softer mattress, while the other sleeper might prefer a firmer mattress.

Is the Douglas Original mattress safe?

Yes, the Douglas Original mattress is safe. It is made with CertiPUR-US certified foam, which means that it is free of harmful chemicals and materials. The mattress is also free of flame retardants, which are a common concern with mattresses.

Does the Douglas Original mattress contain fiberglass?

No, the Douglas Original mattress does not contain fiberglass. Fiberglass is a synthetic material often used in mattresses as a fire retardant. However, fiberglass can be harmful to human health, as it can irritate the skin and lungs.