Best For
- Very low levels of motion transfer
- Excellent cooling performance
- Very fast response
Considerations
- Low levels of bounce may not be great for sex
- Minimal sinkage also means minimal hug and contour
- Available in Canada only
Our Verdict
The Douglas Summit mattress is an all-foam mattress based out of Canada. It has a 12″ profile height with three layers of foam. This mattress has a top layer of gel-infused foam with a cooling cover for excellent cooling performance.
The foam layers offer a balanced feel for very low motion transfer as well as a very fast response time, providing the best of both worlds between foam types.
Type: Foam
Firmness: Medium Firm (6)
In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs
Performance Tests
At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.
Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:
Factor | Douglas Summit | Average |
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Overall Score | 9.35 | 8.64 |
Price (Queen) | C$1,299 | $1,095 (Foam only) |
Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
Sinkage – Depth | 1.89″ | 2.16″ |
Sinkage – Feel | Minimal | Moderate |
Motion Transfer – Score | 9.9 | 8.2 |
Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.25 m/s² | 8.64 m/s² |
Response Time – Score | 9.9 | 8.9 |
Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.9 sec. |
Bounce – Height | 6.23″ | 9.69″ |
Bounce – Feel | Low | Moderate |
Edge Support – Score | 9.5 | 8.6 |
Edge Support – Sitting | 2.75″ | 4.07″ |
Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
Sex – Score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.8 |
Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ | 4.2″ |
Mattress Thickness | 12″ | 12.0″ |
Off-Gassing – Score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
Off-Gassing – Days | 5 days | 6 days |
Company – Score | 9.3 | 8.7 |
Trial | 365 nights | 165 nights |
Warranty | 20 years | 25% have lifetime warranties, average of other 75% of mattresses is 14 years |
Cooling Test
Cooling performance on the Douglas Summit is excellent. In our tests, I felt no significant level of heat retention around my body.
Baseline Temp.
65.5° F
Max Temp.
85.1° F
Ending Temp.
74.1° F
Max Temp.
Ending Temp
- Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
- Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
- Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
Despite the all-foam construction the mattress seems to breathe well. The Summit uses a cooling cover made with a phase-change material (PCM).
PCM fibers are designed to create a “cool to the touch” feel when you first lie on them and gradually warm. They don’t get warm or hot, just “warmer” than when you first lie on them.
This type of cover helps create a cooler feel when you first get into bed and also when changing positions during the night.
In our objective tests, we measured a maximum surface level temperature of 85.1°F.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
From minutes 0 to 1 the temperature declined by 5.0° and by 11.0° from minutes 0 to 5. Overall, I’m pleased with the cooling performance on the Summit.
Sinkage Test
The Douglas Summit has a minimal level of sinkage. In our tests, we measured 1.89” of sinkage in our pressure point tests. With my full body weight on the mattress, I noted a more moderate level of sinkage, especially under my butt and mid-section.
The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.
Despite the more restrained sinkage depth, the Summit creates a high level of contouring body hug. Notably, the Douglas Summit does not use any memory foam.
Even so, the foam feels essentially like memory foam (but with better cooling and faster response, which we’ll discuss later). It wraps around the body and helps to relieve the pressure with an exacting contouring hug around your unique shape.
Motion Transfer Test
The Douglas Summit has a very low level of motion transfer. In our tests, we measured 5.25 m/s² of acceleration range. This is 2.39 m/s² less motion than the average of 7.64 m/s² (based on all of our tests).
The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below.
Max. Acceleration
3.11 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-2.14 m/s²
Accel. Range
5.25 m/s²
The Summit checks several critical boxes with the all foam design, 5.0” comfort layer, medium-firm feel, 12” total thickness, and poly foam that acts like memory foam.
All of these factors help it to absorb energy and prevent motion.
Looking at our motion transfer chart (which visualizes our accelerometer data) we see that the vast majority of energy is dissipated by 0.14 seconds.
This is an amazingly good performance. Both the motion duration and motion spikes are incredibly low. I have nothing but good things to say when it comes to motion transfer.
Response Test
The Douglas Summit has a very fast material response. In our tests, we measured a mostly recovered response time of 0.2 seconds and a fully recovered response time of 0.4 seconds.
The fastest mattresses we’ve tested to date have a response speed of 0.2 and 0.3 seconds, respectively.
Mostly Recovered
0.2 sec.
Complete Recovery
0.4 sec.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
Despite the all-foam design, thicker foam comfort layer, and poly foam that feels like memory foam, the Summit rockets back to shape nearly at the same speed as latex foam and coils. The faster response will help to prevent any type of stuck feeling on the mattress.
Bounce Test
The Douglas Summit has a low level of bounce. In our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 6.23”.
Max. Depth
4.77″
Max. Rebound
1.46″
Total Bounce
6.23″
This is notably less bounce than the average of 9.71”. While the all-foam design is great when it comes to reducing motion and creating excellent pressure relief, it also limits bounce.
Max. Sinkage Depth
Max Bounce Height
The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.
This lower level of bounce makes sex worse and could cause some sleepers to have greater difficulty in moving around on the mattress.
Edge Support Test
The Douglas Summit mattress has excellent edge support for both sitting and lying. In our sitting edge support tests, we measured 2.75” of sitting sinkage compression. This is 1.65” less sinkage than the average of 4.40”.
Max Sinkage
2.75″
Lying Support
Excellent
The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
Sitting, 200 lbs.
Mattresses with less sitting sinkage are more supportive for sitting, sleeping, and amorous activities. I felt fully supported by the Summit even when sitting directly on the edge.
Typically I hope for 4.0″ of sitting sinkage or less. The Summit easily exceeds that mark.
Lying edge support is equally as impressive. The mattress did a great job at supporting my weight in all sleeping positions, even when at the absolute edge.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
Sex Test
Our sex rating formula looks at 5 different factors weighted based on their importance.
All factors are not equal in terms of significance, but each plays an important role.
Three of the most important factors are listed below with the associated testing scores:
Sex Bounce
9.1
Edge Support
10
Noise
10
In addition to the factors above, there are two other we consider as well, including pressure relief and cooling.
Here’s a look at the breakdown of how these 3 factors rank within the full formula:
We use the scores from all factors, plugged into the formula above, to derive a sex score for each mattress.
Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
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Bounce | 65% | 6.4 | Low |
Edge Support | 20% | 10 | Outstanding |
Noise | 5% | 10 | Minimal |
Pressure Relief | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
Cooling | 5% | 9.0 | Excellent |
This is a fair score, but not really that great. Bounce is low and although bounce is a preferential factor in most cases, concerning sex, we want to see a higher bounce. This helps to create a surface that is active and engaging.
Bounce makes up 60% of the score. Edge support is the next most important factor making up 20% of the score.
The edge support on the Summit is exceptional, which helps to boost the score.
Noise, pressure relief, and cooling all had solid performance as well.
Pressure Relief Test
Pressure relief on the Douglas Summit is outstanding. The mattress does an amazingly good job of creating pressure relief and body contouring, while still remaining fully supportive.
Comfort Layer
5.0″
Support Layer
7.0″
The Summit creates a more notable body contouring hug. It’s quite similar to the feel of memory foam, however, the cooling and response performance was notably better than more traditional memory foam.
With 5” of comfort material the mattress has ample foam to create comfort and transitional support for sleepers. I believe most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be excellent on the Summit mattress.
Off-Gassing Test
Off-gassing on the Douglas Summit was pretty standard—strong smell initially out of the box.
Initial Smell Strength
Strong
Off-Gassing Period
5 days
The smell gradually dissipates over the course of a few days and by day 5, the odor was completely gone.
To help a mattress off-gas faster, leave the mattress in a well-ventilated room and without any bedding or other sheets. Add a fan or air purifier to maximize airflow.
Company
The Douglas Summit mattress is manufactured by GoodMorning.com, who also produces a number of other mattresses including Full Moon, Logan & Cove, and Novosbed.
Company Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Data |
---|---|---|---|
Trial Period | 15% | 10 | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10% | 8.0 | 20 years |
Shipping | 5% | 10 | $0 |
Returns | 20% | 10 | $0 |
Trust | 50% | 9.0 | Excellent |
Country of Origin | 0% | Canada |
The mattress comes with a 365-night trial period and a 20-year warranty. Both shipping and returns are free (if the mattress ends up not working out).
How firm is the Douglas Summit?
The Douglas Summit mattress is a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale. This is a medium firm feel and is suitable for a wide range of sleepers.
Support & Sleeping Positions
The Douglas Summit has excellent support. In our tests, I felt fully supported in all sleeping positions. The material design checks all the boxes that I look for.
With 5” of comfort foam and 7” of support foam, there is ample material to create proper pressure relief, transitional support, and deep compression support.
The mattress does a great job at creating full and complete support, without having so much pushback as to create pressure point issues. Overall, I had a fantastic support experience on the Summit.
Based on this subjective assessment, the Douglas Summit would be supportive for all sleeper profiles noted below:
Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
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Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Design
The Douglas Summit mattress is an all-foam mattress with a 12″ profile and a medium firm feel (6 out of 10 on the firmness scale).
Type
Foam
Thickness
12″
Firmness
6
Materials
Within the 12″ profile, there are three primary layers on the Douglas Summit mattress. From top to bottom, these layers include:
- 2.5” gel foam
- 2.5” poly foam (Elastex)
- 7.0” support foam
The Cover
The cover of the Douglas Summit mattress is designed for cooling, breathability, and elasticity, made of special cooling nanofibers and Infinitex sustainable thread.
It is machine-washable and zips right off the mattress for easy maintenance.
The Comfort Layer
The comfort layer is 5″ thick and includes two layers of foam. The top layer is a 2.5″ thick gel foam. This layer serves as the initial comfort layer with contour and hug.
Below this foam is a transitional 2.5″ poly foam layer. This foam is slightly denser than the above foam and helps with pressure relief as well as easing into the support layer below.
Heavier sleepers will engage with this transitional foam more than lightweight sleepers will.
The Support Layer
The bottom layer of the Douglas Summit is strictly for support. It has a profile height of 7.0″ and is designed for exclusive support for the layers above.
Product Evolution
The Douglas Summit launched at the end of 2022 and has undergone no notable design changes since its release.
How is the Douglas Summit Different?
The Douglas Summit is a high-quality Canadian mattress. According to NapLab data, the average price for a Canadian mattress is $1155 CAD for a queen. At $1299 CAD, the Summit is slightly beyond that average.
That being said the Douglas Summit’s score of 9.35 is above the average score of all foam mattresses we’ve tested (8.43).
This puts the Douglas Summit in the top 1% of all foam mattresses we’ve tested to date.
The runner-up to the Douglas Summit is the Original Douglas with a score of 9.02.
Other Mattresses to Consider
Not sure if the Summit is the right pick for you? Check out these three other top-rated Canadian mattresses for alternative options.
For Savings
Douglas Original
Overall Score of 9.02
The Original Douglass all-foam mattress has a thinner 10″ profile compared to the 12″ Summit, but what it lacks in thickness, it makes up for in performance. It still has a 4″ comfort layer and great scores across the board.
For Firmness
Nest Bedding Sparrow
9.20 Overall Score
Although not made in Canada, the Nest Bedding Sparrow is available to ship to Canada. This mattress is a high-quality hybrid that is available in three firmness levels. For something softer or firmer than the medium firm Douglas Summit, the Sparrow is a great option.
For Plus-Sized
Helix Plus
9.29 Overall Score
The Helix Plus mattress has a 13″ high profile and is a great pick for heavier sleepers. The extra thickness enhances pressure relief and improves support across the entire mattress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Check out some of the top FAQs on the Douglas Summit mattress below and get the answers you’re looking for.
Here are the current prices, with any sales or promotions reflected below:
Twin: C$999
Twin XL: C$1049
Full: C$1049
Queen: C$1299
King: C$1399
Cal. King: C$1399
Split King: C$2096
*Note: Sales prices are subject to change without notice or warning.
No. Currently, the Douglas Summit mattress is only available in the Canadian market. For a US-based Douglas mattress, check out the original Douglas.