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Company Overview	Novosbed	Douglas
Launched:	2009	2017
Price (Queen):	$1,399 CAD $999 USD	$799 CAD
Available in:	Canada USA	Canada
Made in:	Canada (Canadian orders); USA (American orders)	Canada
Trial length:	120 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	15 years	20 years
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Novosbed and Douglas are two of the most well-known mattress brands in Canada, with both having built a loyal customer base of their own. Despite their differences, the two mattresses are produced by the same Canadian online mattress company: Novosbed. The Alberta-based startup has been selling mattresses to Canadians since 2009.

GoodMorning.com released their first memory foam mattress, Novosbed, in 2009, making them one of the pioneers of the bed-in-a-box mattress industry. Their innovative culture soon went on to create the now universal idea of the ‘Sleep Trial,’ giving online mattress shoppers a way to bypass the traditional mattress store shopping experience and test out their new bed at home for as long as it actually takes to evaluate a mattress properly.

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.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Novosbed	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free shipping	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	120 nights	365 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.

Both Novosbed and Douglas use FedEx to deliver their mattresses directly to the doors of customers. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home.

Shipping time for Novosbed and Douglas is very similar. Both the Novosbed mattress and Douglas mattress will typically be delivered within 10 business days.

As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Novosbed and Douglas heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Novosbed offers a 120-night sleep trial, and Douglas offers a 365-night sleep trial. These are two of the longest trial periods in Canada.

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

Out of the Box	Novosbed	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	19" x 19" x 44"	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Required scissors	Required scissors
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	2	2
Expansion time:	3 minutes	2 minutes

The Novosbed mattress and Douglas mattress were both delivered to us within the estimated time frame. Both mattresses were well protected within the boxes by heavy-duty plastic layers, keeping each product in good condition during shipping.

The Novosbed and Douglas mattress boxes were both sealed effectively with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. To prevent potential harm to your new mattress, remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to remove any packaging.

Once opened, both of the compressed mattresses are easy to remove from the box. We recommend a ‘tip-and-pull’ motion to slowly slide the mattresses out from its cardboard container. Simply tip the boxes from a vertical position down onto its side, and then pull the lightweight boxes away from the bundled mattresses. It’s most efficient to do this process in the room where you intend to use either mattress

The Novosbed and Douglas are both protected with two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to keep it tightly rolled up in a cylinder shape.

Customers will need to unwrap the first layer in order to unroll either mattress, which will still be in its compressed form. Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled up mattresses 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 mattresses 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 mattresses will be lying unrolled before you.

Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Novosbed mattress or Douglas mattress will start decompressing. Remove this final layer of plastic and the mattresses should expand to its full height within a few minutes. The Novosbed mattress took 3 minutes to fully expand. The Douglas mattress took 2 minutes to fully expand.

Some of the major differences between the Novosbed the Douglas are the different types of foam used for comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.

The Novosbed mattress uses high-density memory foam and is available in three different firmness options: soft, medium, and firm. The Douglas mattress is an eco-foam mattress and is only available in one firmness option. 

Also, each mattress has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s personality and design aesthetic. Top covers are sometimes washable, and out of the two mattresses tested, both the Novosbed mattress and the Douglas mattress have a machine-washable top cover.

Novosbed vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Novosbed Mattress Layers

Novosbed mattress contains three layers of foam.

Novosbed Soft Mattress:

• First layer: 2 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of plush serene memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Medium Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of premium airflow foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 2 inches of high-density gel memory foam. This additional comfort layer provides pressure-point relief and reduces motion transfer. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

Novosbed Firm Mattress:

• First layer: 1 inch of gel memory foam. This top layer allows for additional airflow, keeping heat from getting trapped near the surface. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft³.

• Second layer: 3 inches of high-density memory foam. This transition layer provides additional body contouring and pressure point relief. Foam density: 4 lbs/ft³.

• Third layer: 7 inches of premium support foam. This durable bottom layer further eliminates motion transfer by distributing bodyweight and also helps the mattress maintain its structural integrity.

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.

Novosbed vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Novosbed Mattress Cover

This distinctive Novosbed cover is an expression of the luxury that lies beneath. The soft sleep surface is woven from a blend of stretch-knit polyester and Tencel®, while the lower side walls are covered with furniture-grade upholstery. This white and chambray-blue exterior is designed not only for an attractive, signature look, but also for functionality.

The top cover is machine washable, with simple cleaning instructions:

1. Zip off the upper portion of the cover;
2. Put in the washing machine on a gentle cycle;
3. Tumble-dry on low, or air dry.

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.

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	Novosbed	Douglas
Firmness:	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge Support:	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10	7.3 / 10
Motion Isolation:	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	Soft: 2.0 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 10	3.2 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), firmness and feel for the Novosbed and Douglas are different:

• The Novosbed soft mattress is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed soft mattress does have ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed medium mattress is rated at 3.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed medium mattress does have some ‘hug.’
• The Novosbed firm mattress is rated at 5.1 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Novosbed firm mattress does not have ‘hug.’
• The Douglas mattress classifies as medium-firm, placing it at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’

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 Novosbed mattress and Douglas mattress edge support are very different.

• The Novosbed soft mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 4.7 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 3.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 5.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 7.3 / 10 on the edge support scale.

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), motion isolation for the Novosbed and Douglas are both above average.

• The Novosbed soft mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
• The Douglas mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.

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 Novosbed mattress and Douglas mattress bounce are both below average.

• The Novosbed soft mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.0 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed medium mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.3 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Novosbed firm mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 2.9 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Novosbed	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$1,399 CAD $999 USD	$799 CAD
Available in:	Canada USA	Canada
Made in:	Canada (Canadian orders); USA (American orders)	Canada
Trial length:	120 nights	365 nights
Warranty:	15 years	20 years
Mattress height:	11"	10"
Number of layers:	3	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, Tencel®	Infinitex™, polyester, spandex
Machine washable:	Yes	Yes
Green policies:	Zero-waste manufacturing; Tencel® textiles	ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink
Firmness	Soft: 3.2 / 10 Medium: 3.7 / 10 Firm: 5.1 / 10	6.7 / 10
Edge support:	Soft: 4.7 / 10 Medium: 3.8 / 10 Firm: 5.8 / 10	7.3 / 10
Motion isolation:	Soft: 7.3 / 10 Medium: 6.8 / 10 Firm: 6.8 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	Soft: 2.0 / 10 Medium: 2.3 / 10 Firm: 2.9 / 10	3.2 / 10
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There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing Novosbed and Douglas. Each mattress in this Novosbed vs Douglas mattress review has a few similar features, especially with regard to comfort and support. The Douglas mattress and Novosbed mattresses have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

The high-density memory foam Novosbed can be purchased easily online. With free delivery to most locations in the USA and Canada, multiple firmness options, and a lengthy warranty, the North American-made Novosbed is a great mattress with minimal risk.

The Douglas mattress is a sharp-looking, eco-conscious, proudly Canadian, affordable memory foam mattress. As discussed above, the Douglas mattress has been manufactured using sustainably grown fibres and lower carbon footprint foams. Furthermore, the company has a generous returns policy and excellent reviews. The Douglas will please sleepers who are looking for a medium-firm mattress.