
Douglas vs Recore Mattress Review (2023)
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Comparison Summary
Douglas
Layers
3
Firmness
6.6 / 10
Sleep Trial
365 Nights
Warranty
20 Years
Made In
Canada
Price (Queen)
$799 CAD
Does this company guarantee that today’s mattress prices are the lowest they will be over the next 365 days?
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Recore
Layers
3
Firmness
4.7 / 10
Sleep Trial
120 Nights
Warranty
15 Years
Made In
Canada
Price (Queen)
$999 CAD
Does this company guarantee that today’s mattress prices are the lowest they will be over the next 365 days?
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Douglas

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How We Compared Douglas and Recore
As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, GoodMorning.com Inc. tests major online mattress brands to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures GoodMorning.com always offers the best possible value to its customers.
To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.
Without further ado, our Douglas vs Recore Mattress Review:
Douglas vs Recore: Company Overview
Douglas

Recore

Company Overview | Douglas | Recore |
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Launched: | 2017 | 2018 |
Price (Queen): | $799 CAD | $999 CAD |
Available in: | Canada | Canada |
Made in: | Canada | Canada |
Trial length: | 365 nights | 120 nights |
Warranty: | 20 years | 15 years |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE |
Douglas and Recore are two well-known brands in the Canadian mattress scene. One is an eco-conscious and Canadian-focused mattress, and the other is a performance mattress geared toward active individuals.
Douglas
Douglas was introduced in 2017 by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Douglas was manufactured as a single-firmness mattress, designed using eight years' worth of engineering data and customer feedback. GoodMorning.com designed the Douglas to be a value-packed, Canadian-made mattress at an unheard-of low price. They offer the same level of customer service for the Douglas as they do across their growing catalogue, along with a 365-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.
Recore
Recore was introduced in late 2018 as the fifth brand from Canadian mattress maker, GoodMorning.com. The three-layer bed is marketed towards active individuals and people who are concerned with performance and productivity – both from their mattress and themselves. In selecting materials, Recore deliberately chose modern materials scientifically tested to offer properties aligned with the latest insights from the growing field of sleep science.
At launch, Recore could lay claim to a number of unique innovations, including being the only latex bed-in-a-box made in Canada, and the only one in the country to use graphite latex foam.
Douglas vs Recore: Delivery, Sleep Trial, Returns
Douglas

Recore

Delivery, Trial, Returns | Douglas | Recore |
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Shipping cost: | Free shipping | Free shipping |
Shipping time: | 3–10 days | 3–10 days |
Sleep trial length: | 365 nights | 120 nights |
Return ease: | Company picks up | Company picks up |
Refund: | Yes, full refund | Yes, full refund |
Additional fees: | No | No |
Thanks to modern compression methods and the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, mattresses can now be shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than ever before. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery. Boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same-day delivery to certain areas.
Delivery
Both Douglas and Recore use FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors, and shipping is free throughout Canada. Customers can expect their new mattress to arrive within 3 to 10 business days following order confirmation.
Trial Period
Like many bed-in-a-box companies, Douglas and Recore both heavily promote their sleep trials. With a 365-night trial and 120-night sleep trial, respectively, Douglas and Recore have some of the longest sleep trials of all mattress brands.
Returns and Additional Fees
If a customer wishes to return their Douglas or Recore mattress within the sleep trial period, the company will arrange to pick up the mattress and issue customers a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either mattress.
Douglas vs Recore: Out of the Box
Douglas

Recore

Out of the Box | Douglas | Recore |
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Delivered in a box: | Yes | Yes |
Box dimensions: | 17.5” x 17.5” x 44.5” | 17" x 17" x 44" |
Box opening: | Scissors required | Scissors required |
Box/mattress fitting: | Tight | Tight |
Protection layers: | 2 | 3 |
Expansion time: | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
Delivery Times & Opening the Box
Both the Douglas and Recore mattresses arrived within the expected delivery times. Each product was well-protected within the box by heavy-duty plastic to keep the mattress in good condition during shipping.
Each mattress box was sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open either box. To prevent potential harm to your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove any packaging.
Setting up the Mattress
Once opened, each compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattress out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the box from a vertical position down onto its side, and then pull the lightweight box away from the bundled mattress. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use the mattress.
Both mattresses are protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic – an inner layer to keep the mattress compressed in a vacuum seal, and outer layers to keep it compact in a cylinder shape.
Customers will need to unwrap the first layer in order to unroll the mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattress onto the designated bed frame. Next, like the end of a roll of tape, find and peel back the outer layer of plastic. You can use the momentum of unrolling the compressed mattress along the bed frame to help remove the rest of this layer, which could be up to a few meters long. After completing this process, the mattress will be lying unrolled before you.
Expansion Time
Next, cut the final layer of plastic. The vacuum seal now broken, the mattress will quickly begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic as the mattress expands to its full height. Both mattresses reached full expansion in under five minutes.
Douglas vs Recore: Mattress Construction
Douglas

Recore

Mattress Construction | Douglas | Recore |
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Mattress height: | 10" | 10.5" |
Number of layers: | 3 | 3 |
Comfort layer: | 2” ecoLight® cooling gel foam | 1.5” graphite-infused synthetic latex |
Transition layer: | 2" Elastex® foam | 2” Vortex® gel foam |
Support layer: | 6" Motion isolation support foam | 7” motion isolating support foam |
Cover materials: | Infinitex™, polyester, spandex | Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged® thread |
Machine washable: | Yes | Yes |
Made in: | Canada | Canada |
Douglas and Recore are both combination foam mattresses (Douglas: eco-foam; Recore: graphite latex). Multiple layers of foam work together to offer comfort and support.
The major differences between the Douglas and Recore mattress lie in the different types of foams used for comfort, contouring, and pressure-point relief, not to mention the support layers for motion isolation and edge support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.
Also, each mattress also has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic. Top covers are sometimes removable. In this case, both the Douglas and Recore have removable, machine-washable covers.
Douglas vs Recore Mattress Layers
Douglas

Recore

Douglas Mattress Layers
Douglas uses three layers of foam in the construction of its Canadian-made mattress.- First layer: 2 inches of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. This cooling gel encourages a restful sleep by ensuring that the mattress doesn’t trap heat. The ecoLight® foam has the durability, responsiveness, and comfort of memory foam, but it has a lower carbon footprint. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft3.
- Second layer: 2 inches of Elastex® foam. This transition layer is designed to provide spring and support. Many mattresses use latex for similar reasons. Elastex® is free of the allergy-causing chemicals found in latex.
- Third layer: 6 inches of motion isolation support foam. This thick bottom layer greatly reduces motion transfer between sleepers, and it also enhances edge support.
Recore Mattress Layers
The Recore mattress contains three layers. Like many of the multi-layer boxed mattresses on the market today, each layer of the Recore mattress works with the others to provide an overall level of comfort and support.
- First layer: 1.5 inches of graphite-infused latex with vertical air channels. This synthetic, allergen-free latex comfort layer transports heat rapidly away from the body through the high thermal conductivity of graphite infused throughout the material. Though latex is known for its durability, it’s primarily favoured for its spring-like resilience, allowing for a bouncier surface than foam or memory foam mattresses. Layer density: 3.4 lbs/ft³.
- Second layer: 2 inches of Vortex® gel foam. This transition layer helps the mattress properly contour to your body. It also makes up a large part of the shock-absorbing, cushioning feel of the bed. The open-cell gel foam reduces the likelihood that heat will be trapped within the mattress, adding a further cooling element. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.
- Third layer: 7 inches of motion isolating support foam. This thick bottom layer serves three important functions:
- Reducing motion ripples between different areas of the mattress;
- Promoting spinal alignment by limiting the depth sleepers sink into the surface;
- Enhancing structural integrity and edge support throughout the mattress. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.
Douglas vs Recore Mattress Cover
Douglas

Recore

Douglas Mattress Cover
With its mountainscape stitching to its red and white colour profile, Douglas’ Canadian-centric cover shows the brand's homegrown roots. Cut from a single piece of fabric and woven together, the design is almost seamless. The red zipper running the entire length of the side wall and the red Douglas badge are the only elements that break up this impressive white canvas.
As for upkeep, the top half is machine washable, a bonus for anyone who can't stand the thought of spot cleaning their bed by hand. Douglas' cover is enhanced with moisture-wicking Infinitex™ fibres. This proprietary fabric is stretch-knit and very soft, but also extremely durable. The cover is great for staying cool and breathable through the night, so you won't wake up in a pool of sweat.
Recore Mattress Cover
The Recore mattress has a distinct and sporty cover with three key features:
- Breathability: The multi-tone charcoal cover is divided into a top and bottom section by the neon orange zipper that runs the full perimeter of the mattress. The top cover is breathable and extremely soft of the touch, further aiding in the cooling properties of the mattress.
- Antimicrobial: Though the top cover is primarily composed of polyester, poly-viscose, and spandex, this blend is protected with silver-coated thread. Silver is incorporated into bedding for its antimicrobial properties; it naturally inhibits the growth of bacteria, maintaining a cleaner and fresher feeling where you sleep. In preliminary testing, the same compound used with Recore’s SilverCharged® thread met NASA’s standards for antimicrobial performance in use as a disinfectant. It was the only commercially available product that met the full range of antimicrobial performance requirements necessary for long-term space exploration missions.
- Machine washable: The top portion of the Recore cover is removable and machine washable. Due to its zipper placement, the cover is easy to remove, even when used on a slightly sunken bed frame or platform.
Douglas vs Recore: Environmental Sustainability
Eco-Consciousness | Douglas | Recore |
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Green policies: | Zero-waste manufacturing; Infinitex™ textiles | Zero-waste manufacturing; Optimized shipping |
Social responsibility: | Returned mattresses are donated to charity | Returned mattresses are donated to charity |
Box materials: | Recycled cardboard with black ink | Cardboard |
Foam materials: | Polyurethane | Synthetic latex, polyurethane |
Cover materials: | Infinitex™, polyester, spandex | Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged® thread |
CertiPUR-US®: | Yes | Yes |
Douglas vs Recore: Feel and Firmness
Feel & Firmness | Douglas | Recore |
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Feel: | Medium-firm | Medium |
Firmness: | 6.6 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
Edge Support: | 7.3 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Motion Isolation: | 8.3 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
Bounce: | 3.2 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
Douglas

Recore

Feel & Firmness
According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Douglas and Recore mattresses are as follows:
- The Douglas mattress classifies as medium-firm, rated at 6.6 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
- The Recore has a “medium” firmness, as verified by its 4.7 / 10 firmness rating. The Recore mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
Douglas

Recore

Edge Support
Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Douglas and Recore mattresses have similar edge support scores:
- The Douglas mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.3 / 10 on the edge support scale.
- The Recore mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 6.9 / 10 on the edge support scale.
Douglas

Recore

Motion Isolation
Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Douglas and Recore mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:
- The Douglas mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
- The Recore mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.1 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
Douglas

Recore

Bounce
Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Douglas and Recore mattresses have similar bounce ratings:
- The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the bounce scale.
- The Recore mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
Douglas vs Recore: Price
Twin

Douglas
$799 CAD
Recore
$749 CAD
Twin XL

Douglas
$649 CAD
Recore
$799 CAD
Double

Douglas
$699 CAD
Recore
$899 CAD
Queen

Douglas
$799 CAD
Recore
$999 CAD
King

Douglas
$899 CAD
Recore
$1,199 CAD
Cal King

Douglas
$899 CAD
Recore
$1,199 CAD
Douglas vs Recore: Overview
Overview | Douglas | Recore |
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Price (Queen): | $799 CAD | $999 CAD |
Available in: | Canada | Canada |
Made in: | Canada | Canada |
Trial length: | 365 nights | 120 nights |
Warranty: | 20 years | 15 years |
Mattress height: | 10" | 10.5" |
Number of layers: | 3 | 3 |
Cover materials: | Infinitex™, polyester, spandex | Polyester, spandex, poly-viscose, SilverCharged® thread |
Machine washable: | Yes | Yes |
Green policies: | ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink | Zero-waste manufacturing; Optimized shipping |
Feel: | Medium-firm | Medium |
Firmness | 6.6 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
Edge support: | 7.3 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Motion isolation: | 8.3 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
Bounce: | 3.2 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE |
Should you buy Douglas or Recore?
Douglas and Recore are two popular and well-reviewed bed-in-a-box brands. So far, each has carved out a unique niche in the market, and this will be the key between deciding between the two strong products.
Douglas comes out ahead in terms of price, environmental consciousness, and motion isolation. It’s also the more firm of the two mattresses, while still maintaining some soft comfort. Shoppers who put the most stock in these qualities are likely to favour Douglas over Recore.
But that’s not enough to drop Recore out of consideration. With its antimicrobial top cover and graphite latex comfort layer, Recore comes out ahead in terms of cleanliness and coolness. It was also designed to optimize the conditions that lead to sleep and performance. The synthetic latex also gives it more bounce and resilience than Douglas’ foam surface. For that reason, sleep junkies, people who prefer a cooler mattress, and athletic individuals of all types might prefer Recore over Douglas.
Ultimately, both brands deliver strong results in terms of motion isolation, edge support, price, and customer service. Where one brand excels, the other is still relatively close behind. For that reason, Mattress-Reviews.com has given special commendation to both mattresses:
- Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Mattress under $1,000 CAD.
- Recore is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Latex mattress.
Buy Douglas if you want:
- A medium-firm mattress with consistent support
- An eco-conscious mattress
- A long sleep trial and long warranty
- A very competitive price
- Made in Canada
- A free bedding bundle and discounts on accessories with mattress purchase
Buy Recore if you want:
- A non-allergenic latex comfort layer
- An antimicrobial, machine-washable top cover
- A mattress made in Canada
- An equal mix of cushioning and support
- A cool sleep surface