Silk and Snow vs Douglas
Which is better: Silk and Snow or Douglas?
In general, memory foam mattresses offer exceptional comfort without breaking the bank, and typically excel in reducing motion transfer. If you are opting for an all-foam mattress, we love the S&S mattress for its durability, comfort, and value. Silk and Snow offers a 365-night sleep trial, 15-year warranty, and a bedding bundle with the purchase of every S&S mattress, all for $1 more than the Douglas. The Silk & Snow S&S also has impressive construction: it’s made of 2.5lb premium cooling-gel infused foam, supported by 1.8lb base foam for optimal comfort and sturdiness. Overall, our testers enjoyed the pressure relief, motion isolation, and long-lasting support of the S&S, and the options to select a firmness level that suits their needs.

Key Features
Overall Rating
Mattress Breakdown:


Silk and Snow Mattress
GlacialAir™ Memory Foam
• 3 Different Firmness Options
• 1.8lb supportive base layer foam
• 2.5 lb GlacialAir™ Foam (Cooling-gel-infused foam)


Douglas Original
ecoLight® Cooling Gel Foam
• Washable cover
• Cooling Gel Foam
• 10-inches in height
Silk and Snow provides more support and longlasting comfort, without the sinkage.
Mattress Sizes & Prices
Size | S&S Medium-Firm | Douglas Original |
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Twin
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$600 | $599 |
Twin XL
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$650 | $649 |
Full/Double
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$700 | $699 |
Queen
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$800 | $799 |
King
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$900 | $899 |
California King
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$900 | 900 |
Which Mattress Should You Buy?
Overall, the Silk and Snow Mattress takes the cake for us, with our testers unanimously ranking their high-quality mattress over the Douglas.
Overview
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Origin |
Origin
Toronto-based company
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Origin
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Mattresses offered |
Mattresses offered
S&S Medium-Firm (compared in this article)
S&S Firm
S&S Plush
Hybrid Medium-Firm
Hybrid Plush
Hybrid Firm
Organic Firm
Organic Medium-Firm
Organic Plush
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Mattresses offered
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Where to Buy |
Where to Buy
silkandsnow.com
Silk & Snow Stores in Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary, Laval, Ancaster, and Quebec City
EQ3 Retail Stores
EQ3.com
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Where to Buy
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Number of Happy Sleepers |
Number of Happy Sleepers
500,000+
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Number of Happy Sleepers
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Price |
Price
S&S (Queen): $800 |
Price
Original (Queen): $799 |
Construction
S&S Mattress
1. Antimicrobial cover
Conventional mattresses can be the perfect environment for the growth of yeast, mould, mites, and bacteria. The S&S Mattress offers a solution with its high-quality, integrated antimicrobial cover. This feature helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria, safeguarding both you and your mattress against unhygienic conditions.
2. Easy to remove cover
The top of the mattress cover zips off easily so that keeping your mattress clean doesn’t have to be a chore.
3. GlacialAir® Foam
Crafted with meticulous hand-stitching, the premium, dense 2.5lb memory foam is infused with cooling gel to regulate climate and enhance plushness. This feature ensures a consistent and comfortable temperature for a restful night’s sleep.
4. Support and Motion Isolation
Experience profound pressure point relief with the 1.8 lb transitional performance foam for unparalleled
5. Durability
Feel the support of 1.8 lb premium support layer for a durable foundation
Douglas Original
1. ecoLight® Gel Foam
This cooling foam top layer offers an alternative to traditional memory foam, which tends to retain heat.
2. Elastex® Foam
The middle layer mimics a natural latex foam in support and responsiveness, providing what you’d expect from an all-foam mattress.
3. Motion Isolation Support Foam
The bottom layer is designed to reduce motion transfer, although it doesn’t fully eliminate it – more on that later.
You may have observed that both the S&S and Douglas mattresses are composed of multiple foam layers, which is a notable similarity between them. However, we think the makeup of the S&S mattress was a key attribute to why the mattress impressed our testers.
Studies indicate that a medium-firm mattress promotes better sleep quality and alleviates back pain. When a mattress is too soft or too firm, it can lead to spinal misalignment as the hips and shoulders are not level, causing discomfort. While both the S&S and Douglas mattresses are considered to be medium-firm, the S&S mattress is also offered in Firm and Plush, allowing you to test and choose the surface that suits your sleeping style and needs of your body.
Overall, our testers felt S&S Mattress achieved an optimal level of firmness to maintain a neutral spine alignment throughout the night. The durable and high-quality materials used in the S&S mattress make it a worthwhile investment for your sleep. Its GlacialAir™ Foam effectively alleviates pressure points while providing a cool sleep surface for a comfortable drifting-off experience. If you’re someone who is concerned about back pain or seeking pressure-relief, it is worth considering the S&S Mattress as part of achieving the perfect sleep.
Comfort and Performance

Silk and Snow Mattress

Douglas Original

Motion Transfer
Silk and Snow
Douglas
Breathability
When selecting a mattress, we recommend prioritizing one that ensures you remain cool and comfortable throughout the night is crucial, especially if you’re a hot sleeper. When we compare Douglas vs Silk and Snow, the Silk and Snow S&S Mattress distinguishes itself with its remarkable capacity to regulate temperature and notably superior airflow.. This can be attributed to the S&S’s strategic utilization of non-toxic materials and an antimicrobial layer, which work to mitigate heat retention. Moreover, the S&S’s premium quilted foam enhances the overall cooling experience by upholding a consistently comfortable surface.
Conclusion

Silk and Snow Mattress
- 365 night sleep trial and 15 year warranty
- FREE sleep bundle (sheets, pillow(s), and mattress protector with the purchase of your mattress
- A Queen mattress for $800
- A mattress with cooling foam layers
- Impressive motion isolation and edge support
- Award-winning mattress with accolades from Fortune, Ottawa Life Magazine, HGTV, Sleep Foundation, CTV and Esquire

Douglas Original
- Enveloping feel of memory foam
- A mattress with some cooling capabilities
Navigating the mattress maze can be overwhelming, making a customer’s shopping journey from researching the mattress to placing the order, feel like a daunting task. The Silk & Snow mattress offers a 365 trial, and free returns - even donating your mattress to a local charity if you’re unhappy with it. The customer experience team offers extended hours for their phone lines, live chat on their website, and active response times via email or reviews, as well as opportunities to shop in-store across Canada, making the shopping experience more enjoyable.