Polysleep vs. Douglas Comparison: who wins the match?

The Polysleep mattress arrives in a minimalist looking box, made from compostable recycled cardboard to reduce the carbon footprint.
This box weighs between 33 lb (Twin) and 89 lb (King), so it's preferable for two people to carry it. 

It opens from the top, revealing the rolled mattress, vacuum-packed. 

We don't provide additional tools such as a cutter in order to avoid as much plastic waste as possible. But don't worry, a simple pair of scissors will do the trick to unpack your mattress!

The Douglas mattress is delivered in a cardboard box printed in the brand's colors and signed Douglas. 

This box weighs between 50 lb (Full) and 80 lb (King), it's also advisable for two people to carry it. 

It has two handles for easy handling.

The Polysleep mattress is made of 4 layers of foam for a total thickness of 10 inches. It is also surrounded by a foam support frame, unique in the industry, which reinforces the edges of the mattress to offer better support there at all times. As a result, the Polysleep mattress offers a very balanced sleeping surface. 

Here is its detailed composition: 

• Cover - 4% Polyviscose, 58% Polyester, 1% Spandex. Waterproof, soft and superior quality mesh.
• First layer - Polysleep's viscoelastic antimicrobial ventilated hybrid foam - Density of 3.0 lb/cu.ft (ISO 20743 certified).
• Second layer - Transitional polyurethane foam - Density of 1.8 lb/cu.ft
• Third layer - Supporting polyurethane foam - Density of 1.8 lb/cu.ft
• Contour layer - Patented polyurethane foam support frame - Density of 2.0 lb/cu.ft

The foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, which means that they are produced without chemical components that are harmful to the ozone layer. They're also regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. None of the foams used in Polysleep products contain latex.

The Douglas mattress measures up to 10" thick and has three layers of foam: a layer infused with an ecoLight gel, a second layer of Elastex foam, and a layer of higher density foam. It is a simple composition designed to create a medium-firm feel. 

• Cover - The cover is made from natural eucalyptus fibers.
• 2" first layer - ecoLight® thermo-regulating gel infused memory foam.
• 2" second Layer - A layer of Elastex® foam to limit motion transfer.
• 6" third layer - A higher density support layer.

This test demonstrates in real time the reactivity or "rebound" of the Polysleep mattress' foam.

The surface of the latter is denser which results in minimal rebound time.

According to the test, the foam of the Douglas mattress is not really reactive. 

Being less firm, the foam takes longer to return to its original shape.

We poured about 2 cups of water on the surface of the mattress. The test shows that the water was instantly repelled from the surface of the cover and most of it trickled down to the floor.

Note that in case of stains caused by a liquid other than water (ex: coffee), the cover is removable and can be washed.

The cover of the Douglas mattress is not waterproof. According to the video, we can see that it immediately soaks up the liquid poured on its surface. Since the cover is removable, Douglas recommends cleaning it with cold or warm water on a delicate setting if you wish to machine wash it. However, it is possible to purchase the Douglas mattress protector, designed to resist liquids, as an additional option. Note, however, that the addition of a mattress protector could reduce air circulation within your mattress.

The Polysleep mattress features an integrated support frame that surrounds the entire mattress. 

This characteristic specific to the Polysleep mattress allows support on both sides of the mattress ends, while promoting a harmonious sleeping area. 

We can observe that the edges of the Polysleep mattress sag only slightly when you are on the edge.

According to the video, the edges of the Douglas mattress tend to sag when sitting on the ends of the mattress. This could cause discomfort, especially if you sleep on your side. 

This is an important point to consider when making your purchase: the lack of support could hinder sleepers who tend to move closer to the edge of their mattress during sleep, as well as sleepers who use their hands to get in and out of bed.

The tests performed in the video show a very good resistance of the Polysleep mattress to motion transfer. The extremities as well as the more central areas of the mattress passed all the tests! 
This guarantees that you will not be disturbed by any movement of your partner or pet during the night! 

You can consult other tests performed by sleep experts by clicking below:

• Motion transfert test by The Sleep Sherpa
• Motion transfer test by The Mattress Advisor

The Douglas mattress also has good insulation from movement, as our tests show!

So, if you or your bed partner tend to spend restless nights, it shouldn't be too much of a nuisance for either of you.

A 50 pound kettlebell was dropped at the ends of the mattress to perform this weight test. We can see that the Polysleep mattress perfectly absorbs the pressure of the weight. It does not fall off the mattress despite the impact. 

So, Polysleep shows better support on the edges of the mattress and better balance of your sleeping surface.

The same 50 pound kettlebell was dropped on the edges of the Douglas mattress.
As for the Polysleep mattress, the pressure of the weight was easily assimilated and it remains quite stable on the mattress.