The Origin 2.0 Mattress vs Douglas Original Mattress

The box weighs between 33 pounds for a twin size and 64 pounds for a king size, so it's always best for two people to carry it.

All mattresses from Polysleep come in minimalist-looking boxes made from recycled and fully compostable cardboard to reduce the carbon footprint. Even if the process of unboxing is simple as 1,2,3 there is a QR code on the box that goes in dept in the process and give additional information on the mattress.

It opens from the top when the box is leaning horizontally on the ground, kind of like a pizza box. The instruction on the box makes it easy to quickly understand how to open the box to reveal the vacuum-packed rolled mattress.

The box contains only the mattress and one small paper insert. There are no additional tools such as a cutter to avoid as much waste as possible.

Once you remove the mattress from the 2 plastic bags - carefully with a pair of scissors or a knife - the mattress instantly takes is shape in seconds. The mattress will take 24 hours to fully expand, but most of the job to sleep on it is already done within the first seconds. When we unpacked this mattress, we didn't smell anything like some other roll-packed mattresses do.

The Douglas mattress delivery box weighs approximately 50 pounds for a double mattress. Two people are required to move the package. The mattress has two handles for easier transport.

The Douglas mattress is delivered in a box decorated with the brand name. The box's minimalist design employs chemical dyes. 

Unpacking the Douglas mattress is slightly more complicated than for the Origin mattress. 

You can open the box from the side with scissors or a box cutter. Take care not to cut the mattress itself when unpacking. 

Inside the box, you'll find just the mattress, rolled and vacuum-sealed in plastic. 

The mattress needs around 24 hours to take on its normal shape. However, you will be able to use it before it has fully expanded. 

When unpacked, there was a fairly strong chemical odor, which dissipated within a few hours.

Polysleep's Origin 2.0 mattress features 3 layers of premium foam. It measures approximately 10 inches in thickness. 

The mattress, which is CertiPUR-US certified, is made entirely of foam. It contains no latex or harmful chemicals. The top layer is ISO 20743 certified, confirming its antibacterial properties. 

Breathable cover: water-resistant and removable by zipper. Machine washable. 

Antimicrobial comfort layer (1 inch): ISO 20743-certified antimicrobial foam. The top layer prevents the proliferation of microbes and mites. In addition to promoting healthy sleep, it guarantees a longer mattress life. 

Transition layer (2 inches): the middle layer is made of aerated foam, which effectively isolates movement and vibration within the mattress. This material also facilitates air circulation. The result: a more stable mattress that's always fresh. 

Support layer (7 inches): this base layer provides incomparable support and reinforcement. Made up of millions of foam cells, it redistributes weight evenly, for exceptional comfort.

The Douglas Original mattress comprises three foam layers and measures about 10 inches in thickness.

The first layer is gel-enriched foam. The second layer is Elastex® foam, a chemical-free foam. The third layer (support layer) is thick foam. 

The CoolSense® cover, made from eucalyptus fibers, helps reduce humidity.

Comfort layer: Gel-enriched foam to regulate mattress temperature. 

Transition layer: Elastex® foam to reduce motion transfer. 

Support layer: Increases support and regulates vibration in the mattress.

The Origin 2.0 mattress features a lightweight, water-resistant, breathable cover. The cover is easily removable for washing. 

For our water test, we poured around 2 cups of water onto the mattress surface. The water was instantly repelled by the water-repellent cover and drained directly onto the floor. The remaining liquid was wiped away, leaving no trace. To have a full waterproof protection, we would suggest adding our waterproof mattress protector.

Although it reduces humidity, the Douglas Original mattress cover is not water-repellent per se. The brand recommends adding a water-repellent treatment for better protection.  

When we poured a certain amount of water on the mattress during our water test, it was partially absorbed.

The Origin 2.0 mattress is designed to effectively limit motion transfer and disturbance caused by sudden movements.

To carry out this test, we placed a glass of wine upright on the mattress. Then, one of our employees jumped onto the bed. Result: the wine glass remained upright.

The structure and composition of the Douglas Original mattress also limit movement transfer very well. 

In our stability test, a wine glass remained upright on the mattress despite movements, indicating good motion isolation.

The Origin 2.0 mattress benefits from fairly sturdy edges capable of absorbing weight with relative efficiency. 

For this test, our testers simply sat on the edges of the mattress. The edges provided good weight support. 

However, if edge support is particularly important to you, we recommend the Polysleep Mattress with a support frame.

The edge support of the Douglas Original mattress is also effective, absorbing weight fairly well. 

During the test, the mattress edges held the weight of our testers well.