Last updated: March 1, 2023

Hamuq and Brunswick are two of the top hybrid mattress brands in Canada, and both companies have built up a loyal Canadian customer base. So, what are the backgrounds of these two innovative companies?

When the Ontario-based Hamuq first launched in 2016, it became one of the only Canadian-made mattresses available to order online with springs, foam, and a pillow-top. The company has since expanded their product assortment to include a complete suite of bedding, including sheets, pillows, and duvets.

Brunswick was introduced by GoodMorning.com in late 2018 as a classic hybrid mattress, made for modern Canadians. The design, build, and comfort are meant to be refreshingly simple and familiar while leveraging some of the best innovations in modern mattress making (e.g. hemp-based fabric, zoned pocketed springs). The spring-foam hybrid is sold online, compressed in a box, and shipped directly to customers’ doors throughout the country.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Hamuq	Brunswick
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	2–7 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	120 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.

Hamuq and Brunswick both use FedEx to deliver their mattresses to Canadian households across the country. In some cases, the packages can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home.

Shipping times for Hamuq and Brunswick are fairly similar. Hamuq states that their mattress will be delivered within 7 business days, whereas the Brunswick mattress will be delivered anywhere between 3 and 10 days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Hamuq and Brunswick heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Both have 120-night sleep trials.

If a customer wishes to return their Hamuq or Brunswick within the sleep trial, both mattress companies will arrange to pick up their mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either product.

Out of the Box	Hamuq	Brunswick
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	15" x 15" x 64"	16” x 16” x 63” (Twin - Queen); 16” x 16” x 79” (King, Cal. King)
Box opening:	Required scissors	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Loose	Tight
Protection layers:	3	4
Expansion time:	2 minutes	6 minutes

Both the Hamuq and Brunswick mattresses were delivered to us within the estimated time frames. Both were well-protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the boxes to keep the mattresses in good condition during shipping.

The Hamuq mattress and Brunswick mattress boxes were both sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. To avoid harm to the mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to opening the packaging.

Once opened, the compressed mattresses are easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide each 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 set up the bed.

The Hamuq and Brunswick are both protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic. Customers will need to unwrap the outer layers 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.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Hamuq mattress or Brunswick mattress will begin to decompress. Remove this final layer of plastic and the mattress should begin to expand to its full height within a few seconds. Both the Hamuq and Brunswick expanded to their full heights in under 10 minutes.

Hamuq and Brunswick are both hybrid mattresses. Both are available only in one firmness option, and are both compressed, rolled and shipped in a box.

Some of the major differences between the Hamuq and Brunswick are the different types of foam used for comfort, contouring, and pressure point relief, as well as the springs used for support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

Also, both mattresses have a unique top cover which showcases each brand’s mattress design. Top covers are sometimes washable, but neither the Hamuq mattress or Brunswick mattress has a machine-washable top cover.

Hamuq vs Brunswick Mattress Layers

Hamuq Mattress Layers

The Hamuq mattress contains six layers of springs and foam. Like many of the hybrid mattresses on the market today, all layers in the Hamuq mattress work together to provide an overall level of comfort and support.

• Cover fill: Polyester fill. This lightweight fill pads the tufted cover and contributes to the softness of the pillow-top.

• First layer: 0.75 inches of comfort foam. The first of four thin layers of foam that contribute to the unique feel of the mattress.

• Second layer: 1 inch of Cloud Tech™ Soft foam. This layer provides additional softness to the upper portion of the mattress for pressure-point relief.

• Third layer: 1 inch of Cloud Tech™ Comfort foam. An additional layer of foam to enable an overall balance of comfort and support.

• Fourth layer: 0.5 inches of TRS Adaptive Gel™ foam. While other mattresses like Brunswick and Logan & Cove use reinforced pocketed coils in the central third of the mattress to provide extra support beneath the hips, Hamuq incorporates a half-inch layer of zonal foam to firm up the middle of the bed. This layer also contains cooling gel to assist with heat dissipation at the intersection of the foam and coil layers.

• Fifth layer: 8 inches of pocketed coils. Hamuq’s individually wrapped coils make up the main support layer of the mattress, as well as helping to reduce motion transfer.

• Sixth layer: 0.5 inches of biofoam. This thin layer soy and polyurethane at the very bottom of the mattress provides the final layer of support and shock absorption between the mattress and the bed frame.

Of note: The sidewalls of the Hamuq mattress feature a rigid layer of biofoam to assist with edge support.

Brunswick Mattress Layers

• Cover fill: 0.25 inches of Dacron fiberfill. This fluffy and lightweight material fills the cover's tufting and gives the mattress its distinct shape and initial softness.

• First layer: 0.75 inches of cooling gel foam. This first layer of foam is notable for its softness and heat-dissipating qualities, exactly what you want from the uppermost layer of the mattress.

• Second layer: 1 inch of cooling gel memory foam. While providing additional heat regulation, the use of a thin layer of memory foam in this important placement creates some gentle body contouring helps to relieve pressure points.

• Third layer: 1 inch of high-density bio foam. This is the transition layer that separates the softer, responsive layers above and the firm support of the pocketed coil base below. Since this high-density layer is more rigid than most, the mattress can achieve its medium-firm feel that the vast majority of Canadian sleepers enjoy. Had a more responsive layer been used in this position, the Brunswick mattress would have ended up feeling softer. The foam is created from a blend of traditional polyurethane and environmentally conscious soy oil.

• Fourth layer: 8 inches of multi-tempered pocketed steel coils with a 4-inch foam encasement perimeter. This layer of individually wrapped springs contributes to the mattress's perceived firmness, support, and overall integrity. The coil design helps to minimize motion transfer because each coil compresses individually. The pocketed coils are also arranged into three distinct zones across the length of the mattress. The central third has thicker springs that take more weight to compress, while the springs on either side are lighter to allow for more cushioning. Because the majority of body weight resides in this central region, the zoned support system helps sleepers to maintain spinal alignment and reduce instances of morning back pain.

Of note: Two layers of 0.5-inch polyfibre are also included in the construction, one on either side of the pocketed coils. This additional inch accounts for the overall 12-inch height of the mattress. The 4-inch rigid foam encasement surrounding the pocketed coils helps to enhance edge support.

Hamuq vs Brunswick Mattress Cover

Hamuq Mattress Cover

The top cover of the Hamuq mattress is a blend of cotton and felt, white and soft to touch. With a traditional ‘tack-and-jump’ style design often found on hybrid mattresses, the Hamuq cover is simple yet pleasing to the eye. The Hamuq top cover is not machine washable and can be cleaned only through spot cleaning.

Brunswick Mattress Cover

Appearance

The Brunswick mattress has a distinct cover that makes it instantly recognizable among its competitors in the online mattress industry. The white Euro-top cover is tufted in channels from end to end along its top portion and sidewalls. This gently lifts the fabric, making the mattress seem soft and inviting even before you lie down. Most notably, the green checkered gusset spans the full perimeter and gives Brunswick its colour and personality.

Materials

Brunswick’s white cover is a modern blend of polyester, hemp, and spandex. These stretchable and breathable materials are further strengthened by hemp, a material that few other bed-in-a-box mattresses have yet to adopt. Hemp is naturally antimicrobial and has three times the tensile strength of cotton. The Brunswick top cover is not machine washable and can be spot cleaned only.

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious when making purchases. Retailers both in and out of the mattress industry have been incorporating more eco-friendly and ethical policies when selling products and choosing suppliers. GoodMorning.com Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.

Feel & Firmness	Hamuq	Brunswick
Feel:	Medium-firm to Firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	7.6 / 10	6.2 / 10
Edge support:	7.2 / 10	5.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.4 / 10	6.7 / 10
Bounce:	4.9 / 10	5.5 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Hamuq mattress and Brunswick mattresses have a similar firmness and overall feel:

• The Hamuq is a firm mattress. It is rated at 7.6 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Hamuq mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
• The Brunswick mattress has a medium-firm feel, earning a 6.2 / 10 rating in this regard. The Brunswick does not have excessive ‘hug.’

Edge Support

Mattresses containing springs are sought after for their edge support, especially in comparison to foam mattresses. It is one of the issues brought up most often to mattress retailers. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Hamuq mattress and Brunswick edge support scores are fairly similar.

• The Hamuq mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.2 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Brunswick mattress also has above-average edge support. It is rated at 5.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation in hybrid mattresses is usually very good and one of the main shopping considerations for customers who share their bed with a partner. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), motion isolation for the Hamuq mattress and Brunswick are both above average.

• The Hamuq mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.4 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Brunswick mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.7 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

Bounce

Mattresses containing springs are known for having a much better bounce when compared to foam mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Hamuq mattress and Brunswick mattress both offer average bounce.

• The Hamuq mattress has average bounce, earning a 4.9 / 10 rating.
• The Brunswick mattress also has average bounce, earning a 5.5 / 10 rating.

Overview	Hamuq	Brunswick
Price (Queen):	$1,050 CAD	$999 CAD
Made in:	Canada	Canada
Trial length:	120 nights	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years	15 years
Mattress height:	13"	12"
Number of layers:	6	4
Cover materials:	Cotton, felt, polyester	Polyester, hemp, spandex
Machine washable:	No	No
Green policies:	Limiting waste material commitment; Biofoam; Green shipping	Soy-based eco foam; Hemp fabric; Optimized shipping
Feel:	Medium-firm to Firm	Medium-firm
Firmness:	7.6 / 10	6.2 / 10
Edge support:	7.2 / 10	5.8 / 10
Motion isolation:	6.4 / 10	6.7 / 10
Bounce:	4.9 / 10	5.5 / 10
Year-Round Price Guarantee:	No	CLICK HERE

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by GoodMorning.com Inc. and advertises the Octave, Douglas, Juno, Recore, Brunswick, Logan & Cove, and Podium brands. The following is strictly our competitive opinion:

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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing Hamuq and Brunswick. Each mattress has similar features especially with regards to comfort and support. Each mattress has a distinctive firmness for a one-size-fits-all mattress. Also, each mattress excels in a particular area with regards to edge support, motion isolation, and bounce.

What really makes one brand stand out in regards to the other are the stellar company reputation and innovative materials of Brunswick. Brunswick is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Best Hybrid Mattress Under $1,000 CAD. Customers who choose to purchase a Brunswick mattress instead of a Hamuq will enjoy additional hip support from the zonal pocketed coils, better motion isolation, and better bounce.