Douglas Summit Mattress Review (2024)
Updated: October 9, 2024
Grace Struth
Sleep Content Lead
Our Rankings
Edge support and
motion isolation are factored into our overall mattress ratings. These scores are shown in green (scores of 5.0+), yellow (3.0–4.9), or red (2.9 and below).
Firmness,
bounce, and cooling features are a matter of personal preference and aren’t part of our rating system, so these scores are shown in grey.
6.7 /10
7.5 /10
8.8 /10
3.0 /10
5.4 /10
Product Details
Falling under the medium-firm category, Summit offers slightly more cushioning than firm mattresses while providing better support than many medium-firm options. This mattress is ideal for side, back, and stomach sleepers.
Douglas Summit introduces even greater triple-action cooling, temperature regulation, and advanced pressure relief than the upgraded Douglas Alpine. Its advanced cooling features include a moisture-wicking CoolSense® cover infused with CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres, a layer of ecoLight® cooling gel foam, phase-change material for temperature regulation, and a breathable layer of Elastex for air circulation.
Summit has excellent edge support and holds the highest rating for motion isolation we have ever awarded, enhancing the already strong rating achieved by Douglas Original. This high-performance mattress is designed to provide the most restful and supportive sleep possible.
Douglas Summit comes with a complimentary bedding bundle and a 365-night sleep trial to ensure you’re completely happy with your mattress. It’s also backed by a generous 20-year warranty.
Ideal For: Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers
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Douglas Summit Mattress Sizes & Prices
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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns
Douglas relies on FedEx for most Canadian deliveries and will ship for free directly to your doorstep. However, there may be added fees if you live in a remote area. Your mattress should arrive within 2–10 business days, including dispatch and delivery time, depending on where you live and whether it’s shipped from Ontario or Alberta.
Your Douglas Summit is ready for a comfortable night’s rest two minutes after unpacking. You’ll then enjoy one of Canada’s lengthiest sleep trial policies at 365 nights. If the mattress doesn’t suit your needs, the company will organize a free pickup and issue a full refund.
Summit is also covered by a generous 20-year warranty, giving you more time to love your mattress.
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Douglas Summit Mattress Construction
Douglas Summit stands 12″ tall and has the same 3 specialty foam layers as Douglas Original and Douglas Alpine. However, each layer has been rebalanced for improved comfort and support:
- Layer 1: The comfort layer features 2.5″ ecoLight® cooling gel foam, which is lighter, more durable, and more eco-friendly than traditional memory foam. It effectively dissipates heat and improves air circulation. This layer is enhanced by Polar® Temperature Balancing, a phase-change material that regulates mattress temperature. Foam density: 2.5 lb/ft³.
- Layer 2: The transition layer is 2.5″ of Elastex® foam. This offers both springiness and support, similar to the way many mattresses use latex. But unlike latex, this foam is free from allergy-triggering chemicals. Foam density: 1.85 lb/ft³.
- Layer 3: The support layer, which makes up half of the mattress’s overall height, is 7″ of motion-isolation foam. Designed to provide exceptional motion isolation support, it virtually eliminates any transfer of movement from the other side of the bed. Foam density: 1.85 lb/ft³.
The Douglas Summit CoolSense® cover is made from high-density polyethylene, polyester, and spandex. This cover also features sustainable Infinitex™ fibers and CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres, which efficiently wick away moisture from the mattress’s surface. Combined with the cooling gel foam in the top layer, the cover fabric will help keep you cool and dry all night.
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6.7 /10
Firmness
In third-party engineer testing (commissioned by us), Douglas Summit scored 6.7/10 for firmness. This places Summit in the medium-firm category—a level of firmness that’s ideal for all sleep styles and preferred by many Canadians. A medium-firm feel provides a good balance of comfort and support.
7.5 /10
Edge Support
Foam mattresses aren’t known for their edge support, but Douglas Summit stands out in this department. It received an above-average rating of 7.5/10 in engineer testing. The edges are nicely cushioned without causing you to sink too far into the mattress. As a result, you can sit on the edge without falling off, and it doesn’t take much effort to get out of bed.
8.8 /10
Motion Isolation
Any surface movement on your bed can interrupt your sleep and lead to chronic fatigue—especially if you are a light sleeper and share your mattress with a partner or pets. Douglas Summit has the highest motion isolation score of any mattress we’ve ever reviewed at 8.8/10. That means you won’t notice any light-to-moderate movement from the other side of the bed.
3.0 /10
Bounce
Given its exceptional motion isolation, Douglas Summit has below-average bounce with a low score of 3.0/10. Any pressure you apply to the mattress is promptly absorbed. At the same time, you won’t have any trouble changing sleep positions, thanks to the responsive layer of Elastex foam.
5.4 /10
Cooling Features
The Douglas Summit mattress has the most advanced cooling technologies in the Douglas lineup, even more than Douglas Original or Douglas Alpine. When combined, these cooling features adapt to your body’s needs to avoid retaining excessive heat and to keep temperatures comfortable. Douglas Summit earns points for its:
- CoolSense® cover that draws moisture away for a cool, dry feel
- CryoFusion™ cooling nanofibres in the top cover that make it even cooler to the touch
- Layer of ecoLight® cooling gel foam that allows for enhanced cooling
- Phase-change material that adapts to body temperature and prevents heat retention
- Layer of Elastex, a breathable latex-like foam that ensures good air circulation
Douglas Summit performs well in every category, but adds even more comfort than other Douglas models with the addition of cooling nanofibres. This comfort comes at an accessible price tag of just $1,299 for a queen size. (Want to take your mattress’s cooling features to the next level? Consider Octave Vista instead.)
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Company Background
Douglas is owned by GoodMorning.com, Canada’s largest independent online mattress retailer. The Douglas brand entered the bed-in-a-box market in 2017 and quickly became known for its high quality and low prices. Douglas has benefitted from the eight years’ worth of experience, engineering data, and customer feedback of its parent company’s first mattress, Novosbed (now Octave, Canada’s best cooling mattress).
The made-in-Canada brand positions itself as an eco-conscious alternative to other direct-to-consumer mattresses. All Douglas mattresses are manufactured in factories in Ontario and Alberta, most of which use primarily sustainable energy sources. The company uses eco-conscious materials, and its manufacturing process has a lower carbon footprint than many of its top competitors.
Whenever we go away I can’t wait to get home to my amazing Douglas mattress! So supportive, no pressure points and never even feel my husband turn over! LOVE LOVE!
Jessica S.
Verified Douglas Buyer
My husband and I both LOVE our Douglas mattress. It’s like sleeping on a cloud […] It’s the perfect amount of firmness and after half a year on it, it’s just as good as day 1.
Stephanie L.
Verified Douglas Buyer
I don’t want to get up in the morning! The bed is very affordable, super easy to set up and extra bonus points for being made in Canada.
Alison H.
Verified Douglas Buyer
I think I got my mattress just in time. My back has never felt better! Great service, quality, and fast shipping. Thanks!!
Karly W.
Verified Douglas Buyer
Sleeping on this bed for a couple weeks now and I love it. It’s firm and supportive and I can’t feel my dog moving around on it at night.
John H.
Verified Douglas Buyer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Douglas mattress good?
It sure is. When you buy Douglas, you get a foam mattress with excellent edge support, motion isolation, pressure-point relief, and full-body support. Your mattress also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, 20-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle for added value.
Douglas mattresses start at just $599, with a queen-size Douglas Summit priced at $1,299.
What’s the difference between Douglas Alpine and Douglas Summit?
Alpine and Summit are both upgraded versions of Douglas Original that provide more motion isolation, pressure-relief, and cooling. Alpine is 11″ tall and Summit stands at 12″. The extra height allows for thicker layers for an even more supportive sleep experience. Summit also has a mattress cover infused with cooling nanofibres, making it the most cooling Douglas mattress available.
Is the Douglas mattress cover machine washable?
Yes. Simply unzip the upper portion of the cover and run it through the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Tumble-dry on a low setting or allow it to air-dry. You can easily rezip and reattach the cover without having to lift or move your mattress.
What happens to returned Douglas mattresses?
Returned mattresses are either donated to local charities or recycled, depending on what’s available in your area.
Where do I buy a Douglas mattress?
You can buy Douglas Summit and other Douglas mattresses at Douglas.ca.
Where is the Douglas mattress made?
The Douglas foam mattress is made in Canada, with manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta
Is the Douglas Summit mattress eco-friendly?
Douglas mattresses are made in Canada using eco-conscious materials, including CertiPUR-US® certified foams. Mattresses ordered in Eastern Canada are manufactured using renewable energy. Returned Douglas mattresses are given to charity or recycled, rather than being sent to a landfill. Read more about the Douglas Environmental Commitment.
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