Douglas

The Douglas brand was introduced in 2017 to the Canadian market only and is based in Edmonton, Alberta. The Douglas Mattress has sometimes been referred to as Douglasbed or the Douglas Bed and is owned and operated by Goodmorning.com, which carries a number of bed-in-a-box mattress and mattress-in-a-box brands. Goodmorning.com created their own mattress review site under a different name where they rate many well-known mattress brands and interestingly rate their own five brands as the best mattress of 2019. In their disclaimer, they state that "Views expressed here represent our opinions only." They also provide a Douglas Mattress review, which includes a positive rating of the Douglas Mattress vs Endy.

Endy

Endy (formerly known as Endy Sleep) is a mattress-in-the-box brand that was introduced to the Canadian market in 2015. As of 2018, Endy is now a subsidiary of Canadian sleep retailer Sleep Country. Endy offers an expanded product lineup that includes the Endy Pillow, Endy Sheets, Endy Bed Frame, Mattress Protector, Weighted Blanket, Duvet, and Duvet Cover. Endy has partnered with Urban Barn locations and other select retailers across Canada.

Silk & Snow

Silk & Snow is an e-commerce bedding company based in Toronto, Ontario that is 100% Canadian owned and operated. Silk & Snow originally launched in 2017 with a single mattress (the original S&S Mattress). Based on the popularity of the original S&S Mattress and listening to the feedback from customers, Silk & Snow introduced the S&S Hybrid mattress, which provided better breathability, edge support, and a traditional feel that many customers are already familiar with. The S&S Organic mattress was introduced in 2020 as an all-natural option, combining GOLS certified organic latex with pocketed spring coils for unrivaled support and durability.

Silk & Snow now offers a full line of curated sleep products including a pillow, protector, duvets, bedding, bed frames, weighted blankets, and throws. Manufactured thoughtfully using high quality, traceable materials, Silk & Snow products are available for testing in our Toronto showroom and available for purchase online.

When considering buying a memory foam mattress, it is important to consider the density of each layer of foam. At a very minimum, you want to make sure the retailer is transparent and can stand by the product that they are trying to market. But more importantly, density can also be important to get an idea of value of the mattress vs the price you are paying.

The density of foam is measured by the weight of a 12-inch cube of memory foam and is usually expressed in lbs per square foot. The same type of foam can have different densities as a result of the materials used in the foam construction, and the quantity of materials (i.e. polymers) present rather than air present in the product. Generally speaking, it will be cheaper to produce the same type of foam in lower density because they require less material. Foam mattresses, with usage, tends to soften over time and inevitably will not provide the same support that was once there. For the same type of foam, a higher density is usually more durable and will maintain the same level of pressure point relief and support over a longer period of time.

Silk & Snow

Silk & Snow is fully transparent in the foam densities used in the construction of our mattresses. In the S&S Mattress, we use a 2-inch layer of 4 lb gel memory foam, which is higher than many of the leading Canadian mattress retailers.

Douglas

The Douglas mattress contains 2 inches of ecoLight® cooling gel foam with a foam density of 2.5 lbs, followed by 2" of "Elastex" foam, which is purported to mimic to properties of natural latex foam.

Endy

When Silk & Snow previously contacted Endy customer support in Sept 2017, we were advised that the foam density of the top layer was also 2.5 lbs. However, when we contacted Endy customer support more recently, Endy no longer provided a definitive answer to the density of top layer.

Endy Mattress Cover

The Endy Mattress cover is made of two types of fabrics. The top panel is a white diamond patterned fabric that is made primarily of polyester. The bottom portion of the cover is a grey upholstery grade fabric. Endy allows machine washing of their mattress cover in cold water.

Douglas Mattress Cover

The Douglas mattress is designed with a red zipper running along the side of the mattress, to allow for the top half of the cover to be removed for washing. According to their website, only the top cover is washable and it is recommended that it is washed in cool or warm water on a delicate setting.

Silk & Snow Cover

The S&S Mattress was designed with a 360˚ zipper for easy removal of the top of the mattress cover for laundering. Most other mattress covers are designed where the zipper can only be accessed at the bottom of the mattress, and the entire cover of the mattress needs to be removed in order to be machine washed.

All Silk & Snow mattress covers are made with an advanced textile that is antimicrobial and prevents the growth of bacteria. The antimicrobial properties inhibits the growth of bacteria, maintaining a cleaner and fresher feeling and limits odors where you sleep.

Memory foam mattresses have become very common due to the popularization of mattress-in-a-box retailers, as the technology to compress a memory foam mattress was much more readily available. However, there are still a number of people who enjoy the traditional feel and breathability of a hybrid spring or coil mattress.

If you are comparing Endy vs Douglas bed, then you should be aware that both brands offer a traditional 3-layer foam mattress construction. Endy does not use memory foam in any of the 3 layers of its mattress.

Silk & Snow offers you a choice of either an all foam mattress, a hybrid pocketed coil mattress with memory foam comfort layer, or a hybrid organic mattress with pocketed coils and all-natural latex. All three mattresses can be compressed into a small compact box for easy shipping and moving..

What Is A Memory Foam Mattress?

Memory foam mattress is viscoelastic foam which was originally developed under a NASA contract in the 1970s to improve the cushions for pilots. Over time, it became used more in medical settings due to due the improved pressure point relief and support it provided. A memory foam mattress combines a layer or more of memory foam with other polyurethane foam layers.

What Is A Hybrid Mattress?

A hybrid mattress, usually means that the mattress is a combination an innerspring base with multiple layers of foam or latex on the upper layers. The comfort or transition layers are usually made with a memory foam layer or latex while the core of the mattress is usually made of pocketed coils or springs.

While the coils might make a mattress a bit costlier, coils do offer some extra benefits. Because of the rigidity of coils, they are better able to support heavier weights than a memory foam mattress would. Air also moves more freely throughout the coils, which makes hybrid mattresses more breathable and ideal for individuals who sleep hotter. Finally, more recent innovations such as a pocketed coil system makes coils more durable, ensuring that mattresses will not sag as quickly over time.

Edge support is the amount of firmness and rigidity a mattress provides around the edges. Many individuals who like to sit and sleep near the edge of the mattress value additional edge support, as it means there is less sagging and the feeling of falling off the edge of the mattress. Although edge support does not affect the feel of a mattress, many people feel that it is important simply due to familiarity.

Additional edge support is less common in foam mattresses and if you're comparing the Douglas vs Endy, it's important to note that both mattresses do not offer edge support. Silk & Snow offers firm edge support in the S&S Hybrid mattress and S&S Organic mattress models. The S&S Hybrid is designed with a foam perimeter that encloses the pocket coil unit in the mattress. The foam perimeter is made with an ultra-firm foam that provides rigidity and structure for the entire mattress that is commonly found in higher-end mattresses. Edge support in the S&S Organic mattress is provided via a perimeter of extra firm coils which reinforce the structure and prevent flattening when sitting on the edge.

The price listed below for the Silk and Snow vs Douglas vs Endy Mattress reflects the promotions offered on the site at the time this was written. This does not include sales, discounts, promotions, coupons, or ongoing promos that can be found on any other 3rd party informational or review site.

	S&S Mattress	Douglas Mattress	Endy Mattress
Size
Twin	$650	$599	$675
Twin XL	$675	$629	$700
Full	$725	$679	$775
Queen	$800	$749	$850
King	$900	$849	$950
Cal King	$900	$849	$950