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Silk & Snow Mattress vs Douglas Original

Alanna McGinn
Certified Sleep Consultant
Last Update: November 19, 2024
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Silk & Snow Mattress
Douglas Original

Which is better: Silk & Snow or Douglas?

Going head-to-head, our tests rank Silk & Snow’s S&S Mattress as a better option than the Douglas Original. 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, the S&S mattress is more durable, more comfortable, and provides better value than its competitor. Silk & Snow offers a 365-night sleep trial, 15-year warranty, and a bedding bundle with the purchase of every S&S mattress, all for the same price as the Douglas. What sets the S&S apart is it’s construction, durability and overall performance: Silk & Snow’s mattress is 2.5 of premium foam, with cooling-gel infused layers and foundational support layers for optimal comfort and pressure point relief, better motion isolation, and long-lasting support.
Winner
Silk & Snow outperformed Douglas in our brand-to-brand mattress comparison, determined by a diverse group of third-party sleep testers.
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Key Features
Multiple foam layers for a cool and supportive sleep
365-night sleep trial and 15 year warranty
Unbeatable value at $800 for a queen with a FREE sleep bundle
Overall Rating
We tested each mattress for durability, motion isolation, edge support, cooling ability, and overall comfort.
5/5
DURABILITY
5/5
MOTION ISOLATION
4/5
EDGE SUPPORT
5/5
COOLING
5/5
COMFORT
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Mattress Breakdown:

Author's Pick
Silk & Snow Mattress
Material
Antimicrobial Polyester Cover
GlacialAir Memory Foam
Durability
5/5
Edge Support
4/5
Standout Features
• Antimicrobial Cover
• Washable/removable Cover
• 1.8lb supportive base layer foam
• 2.5 GlacialAir® Foam (Cooling-gel-infused foam)
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Douglas Original
Material
Douglas CoolSense® Cover
ecoLight® Cooling Gel Foam
Durability
3/5
Edge Support
2/5
Standout Features
• 3 supportive foam layers
• Washable cover
• Cooling Gel Foam for cooling sensation
• 10-inches in height
Silk & Snow provides more support and longlasting comfort, without the sinkage.
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Mattress Sizes & Prices
Size Silk & Snow Douglas Original
Twin
$600 $599
Twin XL
$650 $649
Full/Double
$700 $699
Queen
$800 $799
King
$900 $899
California King
$900 900

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

After lengthy testing, our analysis led us to recommend the Silk & Snow S&S Mattress. This mattress scored better across our testing pillars of comfort, performance, breathability and motion transfer. All types of sleepers ranked this model highly in various categories, supporting the stance that Silk & Snow’s S&S offers unparalleled comfort and support for all sleeping positions. Hot sleepers also commended this contender for its breathability, dissipating body heat through its GlacialAirTM technology to create a cool sleeping environment. The Douglas mattress is the $1 less than Silk & Snow’s S&S model, however, we did not find the additional cost to be justified in the materials or performance of the mattress. The foam did not prove to be durable, especially for heavier sleepers, and can be expected to wear down over time. It also disappointed hot sleepers with a lack of airflow, meaning they slept warmer on the Douglas than they did using the same sheets on the Silk & Snow. Silk & Snow did not require any “break-in” period for use, and the off-gassing was minimal, whereas Douglas’ mattress formed a lump in the middle of the mattress - a common occurrence that their FAQ lists as improper “break-in” of the mattress due to sleeping in the same spot night after night.



Taking into account all the testing results, the Silk & Snow Mattress takes the cake for the higher quality and stronger overall results in this direct comparison.

Overview

Origin
Origin
Toronto-based company
Origin
  • Edmonton-based company
Mattresses offered
Mattresses offered
S&S Original Medium-Firm (compared in this article)
S&S Original Firm
Hybrid Medium-Firm
Hybrid Plush
Organic Firm
Organic Medium-Firm
Organic Plush
Mattresses offered
  • Douglas Original (compared in this article)
  • Douglas Alpine
  • Douglas Summit
Where to Buy
Where to Buy
silkandsnow.com
Silk & Snow Toronto Showroom
Silk & Snow Ottawa Store
EQ3 Retail Stores
EQ3.com
Where to Buy
  • douglas.ca
  • goodmorning.com
Number of Happy Sleepers
Number of Happy Sleepers
500,000+
Number of Happy Sleepers
  • 18,540
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 & 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, our testing revealed a crucial distinction: the materials in the Douglas mattress are less resilient to long-term compression and abrasion, meaning they are prone to faster breakdown over time. This is reflected in the lower price point of the Douglas mattress, indicative of the cheaper materials utilized in each layer.

While Douglas advertises a firmness rating of 6.5 on the scale, our testing suggests a closer alignment with a 6/10 rating. We attribute this discrepancy to the presence of Elastex® Foam in the Douglas mattress, which imparts a softer feel akin to latex. Studies indicate that a medium-firm mattress promotes better sleep quality and alleviates back pain. When a mattress is too soft, it can lead to spinal misalignment as the hips and shoulders sink into it, causing discomfort.

Conversely, our findings indicate that the S&S Mattress achieves 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. Therefore, for lasting comfort and sleep quality, the Silk & Snow S&S Mattress emerges as the superior choice.

Comfort & Performance

Author’s Pick
Silk & Snow Mattress
The comfort offered by the Silk & Snow S&S Mattress is unparalleled, providing both luxury and support. Its revolutionary design integrates plush cushioning and body-contouring foam layers, complemented by a machine-washable antimicrobial cover. Notably, the mattress boasts a plush quilted top, delivering outstanding pressure point relief and facilitating ideal spinal alignment to ensure a restorative sleep.
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Douglas Original
On the contrary, the Douglas Mattress features a softer surface, potentially leading to diminished spinal support and a higher probability of back discomfort. Despite its affordability, the materials utilized in the Douglas Mattress are less durable and susceptible to deterioration over time. While it does provide a degree of comfort, many users have observed that it falls short of attaining the desired balance of firmness.

Motion Transfer

When addressing motion transfer, we’re examining how much movement from one side of the mattress can be felt by someone on the other side. While all-foam mattresses generally perform well in reducing motion transfer, when we contrast the S&S Mattress with the Douglas Mattress, the former emerges as the superior choice in this regard. The S&S Mattress effectively eradicates motion transfer, ensuring that any movements made by your sleeping partner (or pet) won’t disrupt your rest. In contrast, residual motion transfer may still be perceptible with the Douglas Mattress, especially for those who are sensitive sleepers.
Silk & Snow
We found the Silk & Snow Mattress had strong results for motion isolation. Its quilted foam top layer effectively absorbed any movement, preventing it from traveling across the mattress. Little movement can be felt, so light sleepers can sleep soundly.
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Douglas
Based on our testing, the Douglas Mattress does offer a certain degree of motion transfer reduction, which is typical of foam mattresses. However, individuals sharing the bed with a partner may still experience some level of motion transfer, potentially resulting in occasional awakenings throughout the night.

Breathability

When selecting a mattress, prioritizing one that ensures you remain cool and comfortable throughout the night is crucial, especially for hot sleepers. The Silk & Snow S&S Mattress distinguishes itself with its remarkable capacity to regulate temperature and notably superior airflow when compared to the Douglas mattress. This can be attributed to its strategic utilization of non-toxic materials and an antimicrobial layer, which work to mitigate heat retention. Moreover, the premium quilted foam enhances the overall cooling experience by upholding a consistently comfortable surface.

Conclusion

Winner
Silk & Snow Mattress
Silk & Snow is the best mattress for you if you are looking for:

  • 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
Douglas is fine if you don’t mind:

  • A softer mattress that you sink into
  • A mattress with some cooling capabilities
After conducting thorough tests on both the S&S Mattress and the Douglas Mattress, it became evident that the S&S Mattress surpasses the Douglas as the superior all-foam mattress. Despite sharing a similar all-foam construction, the S&S Mattress outshines its counterpart in several key aspects. Notably, its firmness better promotes proper spinal alignment, its open-cell foam enhances breathability significantly, and it excels in eliminating motion transfer entirely. In addition, S&S is constructed with traceable, sustainable materials in the GTA. In contrast, the Douglas Mattress tends to be too soft for adequate back support, its foam lacks the same level of breathability, and it falls short in minimizing motion transfer effectively. 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. Douglas reportedly experiences shipping delays and proves challenging to reach in the event of any issues. Despite offering an extended trial period of 365 days, returns are only permitted after night 21 of trying the mattress, with stringent requirements for rewrapping the mattress in its original plastic or purchasing a new cover for the pickup process. On the other hand, Silk & Snow offers to donate your mattress to local charities if you are unhappy with it, in addition to extended phone line hours, live website chat, and active response times on Google Business Reviews, making the shopping experience more enjoyable.
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Winner
Silk & Snow S&S Mattress

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