Silk and Snow

Silk and Snow is a small mattress company based out of Toronto, Ontario. They entered the bed-in-a-box market after completing a Kickstarter campaign in 2017, releasing a memory foam mattress. The company has well-defined international roots: the Silk and Snow sells both in Canada and the United States, with factories on both sides of the border. The company’s second line, the Silk and Snow Coil Hybrid, was released one year later in 2018.

Douglas

Douglas was introduced in 2017 by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Only available in Canada, Douglas was manufactured as a single-firmness mattress, designed using eight years worth of engineering data and customer feedback. GoodMorning.com has priced the Douglas be the best value Canadian-made mattress in the country. They offer the same level of customer service for the Douglas as they do for their flagship brand, not to mention an industry leading sleep trial and warranty.

Delivery, Trial, Returns	Silk and Snow	Douglas
Shipping cost:	Free	Free shipping
Shipping time:	3–10 days	3–10 days
Sleep trial length:	100 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

Silk and Snow uses specialist logistics service UPS Ground to deliver their mattresses directly to customers’ doors throughout the United States and a variety of similar couriers in Canada. Shipping is free in the Contiguous U.S. and Canadian provinces but may be subject to remote delivery fees elsewhere. Silk and Snow customers can expect their new mattress to be delivered within 3 to 10 business days, excluding public holidays.

Douglas uses 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, Silk and Snow and Douglas both heavily promote their sleep trials. With a 120-night sleep trial, Douglas has one of the longest sleep trials of all mattress brands; Silk + Snow allows their customers 100 days to decide.

Returns and Additional Fees

If a customer wishes to return their Silk and Snow or Douglas mattress within the sleep trial period, each company will arrange to pick up their respective mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for either the Silk and Snow or Douglas mattress.

Out of the Box	Silk and Snow	Douglas
Delivered in a box:	Yes	Yes
Box dimensions:	20” x 20” x 43”	17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5"
Box opening:	Scissors required	Scissors required
Box/mattress fitting:	Tight	Tight
Protection layers:	6	2
Expansion time:	1 minute	3 minutes

Both the Silk and Snow and Douglas 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 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, 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 two layers of heavy-duty plastic – one to compress it in a vacuum seal, and another to roll it tightly into 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.

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.

The Silk and Snow and Douglas are both combination foam mattresses. Multiple layers of foam work together to offer comfort and support.

Some of the other major differences between the Silk and Snow and Douglas mattress are 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 Silk and Snow and the Douglas have removable, machine-washable covers.

Silk and Snow vs Douglas Mattress Layers

Silk and Snow Mattress Layers

The Silk and Snow mattress contains three layers of foam:

• First layer: 2 inches of high-density gel memory foam. This top layer aids in preventing pressure points while letting you sink into the mattress. High-density memory foam is known for its durability and longevity. Layer density: 4 lbs/ft³.
• Second layer: 2 inches transition foam. This transition layer serves double duty by both reinforcing the motion isolating qualities of the mattress and adding to the support properties of the layer below. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.
• Third layer: 6 inches of support foam. This bottom layer makes up the foundation of the mattress, providing the overall integrity of the bed and keeping you from sinking in too deep. Foam density: 1.8 lbs/ft³.

Of note: The Silk and Snow website also states that the foam layers include “natural seed-based oils such as soybeans,” though it is left unspecified which layers include this property.

Douglas Mattress Layers

Douglas uses three layers of foam in the construction of its Canadian-made foam 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.

Of note: As the name suggests, ecoLight® foam weighs less than traditional high-density memory foam (which starts at 4 to 5 lbs/ft³). Conversely, there is a lower petrochemical volume used in a cubic foot of ecoLight® as compared to a cubic foot of conventional memory foam. This has a positive impact on the environment in the form of a lower carbon footprint while still providing the same tactile benefits of denser foam.

Silk and Snow vs Douglas Mattress Cover

Silk and Snow Mattress Cover

The top cover of the Silk and Snow mattress has a distinct design that evokes its brand name. Up top, the fabric is tufted in snowy white waves that advertise the cushioning directly beneath the cover. The lower portion is diamond-tufted in dark blue with a silky sheen. The cover materials listed on the law label are polyester (98%) and spandex (2%).

The top portion of the Silk and Snow cover can be unzipped, removed, and cleaned in the washing machine. Like the Recore latex mattress, the cover also includes a silver element that has antimicrobial properties.

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 is the only element that breaks 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 composed of Natural Eucalyptus Fabric. This proprietary fabric is enhanced by fibers from sustainably farmed eucalyptus trees – stretch-knit and very soft, but also extremely durable. The cover is great for moisture wicking and breathability.

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	Silk and Snow	Douglas
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness:	4.1 / 10	6.6 / 10
Edge Support:	5.2 / 10	7.3 / 10
Motion Isolation:	7.6 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	2.5 / 10	3.2 / 10

Feel & Firmness

According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the firmness and feel of the Silk and Snow mattress and Douglas mattress are very different:

• The Silk and Snow mattress we tested has a medium-soft feel. It is rated at 4.1 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Silk and Snow mattress has plenty of ‘hug.’
• The Douglas is a medium-firm mattress, rated at 6.6 / 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 Silk and Snow and Douglas mattresses have very different edge support scores:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has average edge support. It is rated at 5.2 / 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), the Silk and Snow and Douglas mattresses are both above average for motion isolation:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 7.6 / 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 Silk and Snow and Douglas mattress have similar bounce ratings:

• The Silk and Snow mattress has above-average bounce. It is rated at 2.5 / 10 on the bounce scale.
• The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.2 / 10 on the bounce scale.

Overview	Silk and Snow	Douglas
Price (Queen):	$800 USD $950 CAD	$799 CAD
Available in:	USA, Canada	Canada
Made in:	USA or Canada	Canada
Trial length:	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty:	15 years	15 years
Mattress height:	10"	10"
Number of layers:	3	3
Cover materials:	Polyester, spandex	Natural Eucalyptus Fabric
Machine washable:	Yes	Yes
Green policies:	Foam infused with seed-based oils	ecoLight® foam; Natural Eucalyptus Fabric; Manufactured using renewable energy; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink
Feel:	Medium-soft	Medium-firm
Firmness	4.1 / 10	6.6 / 10
Edge support:	5.2 / 10	7.3 / 10
Motion isolation:	7.6 / 10	8.3 / 10
Bounce:	2.5 / 10	3.2 / 10
Discount:	No discount	SAVE $50

Remember, Mattress-Reviews.com is owned, operated, and paid for by GoodMorning.com Inc. and advertises the Novosbed, 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 the Silk and Snow and Douglas mattresses. Each product has a few similar features, especially with regards to overall comfort and support. Yet the Silk and Snow and Douglas have a distinctive firmness and feel, level of edge support, level of motion isolation, and bounce.

What really lifts one brand above the other are the sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the Douglas mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for Mattress under $1,000 CAD, and customers who choose to purchase a Douglas over a Silk and Snow will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial and a lower overall price. They can also sleep better knowing they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment. Douglas is made in Canada and uses sustainable and renewable materials.