Douglas Original Mattress Review
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Douglas Original: Is It Worth The Hype?
Our Verdict
Overall, I did not find the Douglas was exceptionally better than similar competitors, and found this mattress to lack bounce, which was consistent with other online reviews, such as mattressreviews.ca. With more peace of mind, you can invest in The Endy, which is not just loved by many Canadians but also impressed us with its high-quality construction.
Douglas Original: Is It Worth The Hype?
Mattress Sizes & Prices
| Size | Price | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | $599 | 38″ x 75″ x 10” |
| Twin XL | $649 | 38″ x 80″ x 10” |
| Full / Double | $699 | 53″ x 75″ x 10” |
| Queen | $999 | 60″ x 80″ x 10” |
| King | $1099 | 76″ x 80″ x 10″ |
| California King | $1099 | 72″ x 84″ x 10” |
Purchasing and Returns
Unboxing and First Impressions
The Douglas Original arrived at my doorstep in a compact box that was pretty beat up when I received it.. This mattress took 30-40 minutes to expand to its full form, but did not feel stable enough to sleep on the first night, so I decided to give it 48 hours. In our Spring 2025 tests, the Douglas Original had an off-gassing-like smell for 19 days. We did not measure VOC emissions from the mattress, so it is likely the mattress stopped off-gassing earlier, if at all. However, if you are sensitive to smell, this is something to keep in mind.
Construction
1. Douglas CoolSense® Cover
The machine-washable cover is made with cooling-infused nanofibers meant for temperature regulation.
2. 2” ecoLight® Cooling Gel Foam + Polar® Temperature Balancing
A layer of cooling-gel-infused memory foam meant to regulate temperature.
3. 2” Premium Elastex® Foam
Body-contouring memory foam.
4. 6” Motion Isolation Support Foam
Foundational support foam.
Comfort
The entire Douglas mattress range offers a pretty similar construction, with the Douglas Original having slightly less foam than its pricier alternatives. Personally, I do not like the feeling of being enveloped or cradled on a mattress, and when I slept on the Douglas, I could certainly relate to common customer complaints about how soft this mattress was.
Firmness
This mattress has a medium-firm feel. As a 127lb woman, I did observe deeper sinking on the Douglas than on similar mattresses, like the Endy Original. If you’re like me and prefer a firm mattress, consider Endy or Silk & Snow, as they both offer firm versions of their all-foam mattress.
Motion Transfer
Memory foams are usually praised for motion isolation, however, Douglas Original did not particularly excel in this area. During the tests we conducted in our sleep lab, there seemed to be significant movement in the water vessel when the sleep tester got in and out of bed. If you share your bed with someone, you may want to look at the Endy Original, which offers significantly better motion isolation.
Cooling
Some of the Douglas Original customers have pointed out that the mattress is not as cooling as they hoped. We retested the Douglas Original for heat dissipation in Spring 2025, and found that it retained more heat after 30 minutes of sitting on the mattress in comparison to similar mattresses. If you’re a hot sleeper, consider looking at the Endy Original, Silk & Snow S&S, or The Casper for strong cooling capabilities.
Edge Support
The Douglas Original‘s edge support wasn’t as strong as I hoped. There was about 6-7” of sinkage, taking me down all the way to the foundational foam, and causing an unbalanced feel.
Sinkage and Responsiveness
As I mentioned, I don’t like the feeling of cradling in a mattress, and this feeling is common for memory foam mattresses.. When testing the Douglas Original, I found that I sank into the foam and wasn’t able to move as easily on the mattress’s surfaces as I did with The Endy or The Casper. As the Douglas Original mattress also lacks bounce, I did not find a method to minimize the sinking effect. When we dropped a 5lb ball onto the mattress, it only bounced once, and a few centimetres above the mattress’ surface, before settling.
How does it suit different sleeping positions?
Side Sleepers
The Douglas Original can be soft enough for most side sleepers who prefer a cushiony feel. That being said, those who dislike the “sinking in” feeling may still find it uncomfortable.
Back Sleepers
Heavier back sleepers may prefer a firm mattress to a medium-firm mattress. Our back sleeping testers also reported they felt like their lumbar region sank deeper than they were used to.However, for lightweight back sleepers, the Douglas Original can be comfortable enough.
Stomach Sleepers
Our stomach sleeper testers called out sinkage in their hip region as a point of unfavourability more than any other sleeping type. However, it may be suitable for lightweight sleepers.
Combination Sleepers
Combination sleepers may find the Douglas Original difficult to sleep, due to the enveloping feel and lack of bounce. Lightweight combination sleepers may find they can move easily, but bigger bodies may feel stuck when they try to move throughout the night.
Lightweight Sleepers
For lightweight sleepers, the Douglas Original can provide adequate support and comfort.
Heavy People
Heavier testers sank deeper into this mattress than their lighter counterparts. We suggest considering alternatives like the Endy Original Firm.
Should You Buy the Douglas Original?
The overall performance of the Douglas Original did not impress us over similarly priced all-foam mattresses. The mattress did not showcase outstanding scores across cooling, responsiveness, or motion isolation, whereas these were observed for other all-foam options like The Endy, The Casper, and Silk & Snow S&S.
I’ve compared Endy vs Douglas, and found differences in performance, with The Endy exceeding expectations in comfort, motion isolation, edge support, and breathability. We’d recommend considering The Endy as they suit a wide range of sleepers and are available in multiple firmness levels.
Please note: All prices referenced in this article reflect MSRPs and are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of February 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Douglas Original Compares to Similar Mattresses
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Douglas Original |
The Endy Original |
The Casper |
Silk & Snow S&S |
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| Rating |
6.71/10 |
9.40/10 |
9.40/10 |
9.26/10 |
| Firmness |
Medium-firm |
Medium-firm |
Medium-firm |
Medium-firm |
| Material |
Memory Foam |
Memory Foam |
Memory Foam |
Memory Foam |
| Cooling |
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| Best For |
Side Sleepers, Lightweight Sleepers, Short term use |
Suits a wide range of sleepers |
Suits a wide range of sleepers |
Suits a wide range of sleepers |
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