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ComparisonLast updated on 10 January 2025

Douglas Alpine vs Helix Plus vs Douglas Original vs Noa Lite

Easily compare the Helix Plus vs Douglas Alpine Mattresses side-by-side.

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At a glance

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Essential Mattress Info

Brand
Douglas by Goodmorning.comHelix (Canada)Douglas by Goodmorning.comNoa Home (Canada)
About
The Douglas Alpine mattress is a stellar choice for anyone seeking a high-quality, eco-friendly, and performance-driven mattress. Its thoughtful design, incorporating both comfort and support, ensures a restorative sleep experience for a wide variety of sleepers. Here are the standout reasons to choose the Douglas Alpine: Pros: * Exceptional cooling and pressure relief. * Ideal for all sleeping positions. * Sustainable and durable materials. * Competitive pricing with a generous trial period and warranty. Cons: * Medium-firm feel may not suit those who prefer an ultra-plush mattress. * Requires up to 48 hours for full expansion.
Mattress Type
All FoamHybrid (coils and foam)All FoamHybrid (coils and foam)
Prices
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Certifications
CertiPur-US®
CertiPur-US®CertiPur-US®CertiPur-US®✕
OEKO-TEX®
✕OEKO-TEX®✕OEKO-TEX®

Trial & Warranty

Trial Period
✓✓✓✓
Trial Period (nights)
365100365100
Warranty Length (years)
20152015

Firmness Options

One Firmness Fits All?
✓✓✓✓
Adjustable Firmness
✕✕✕✕
Half-Half Firmness
✕✕✕✕
Selectable Firmness
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Flippable / Reversible Firmness
✕✕✕✕
Firmness Info
The Douglas Alpine mattress has medium-firm feel of the mattress—rated at around 6,5/10 on the firmness scale—strikes the perfect balance between plushness and support. for proper spinal alignment.
Medium feel top of the bed you need - not too firm, not too soft. Rated a 7 to 8 on the firmness scale. Maximum support - to help provide maximum support for people with high BMIs.
A Single, Fine-Tuned Firmness. Douglas is a medium-firm mattress with a plush, supporting feel and pressure point relief for all sleeping positions.
The Lite mattress is best suited for back and stomach sleepers, who enjoy a firm sleep surface as it's about an 8 on the firmness scale. The design of the mattress provides a subtle hint of body contouring, which in turn offers comfort and pressure relief while sleeping. The Noa Lite is the firmest of the Noa mattresses, the Noa mattress is a medium-firm feel and the Noa Luxe falls inbetween both.

Mattress Construction

Materials Overview
The Douglas Alpine mattress features a carefully selected combination of materials that prioritize comfort, durability, and environmental responsibility: * EcoLight Cooling Gel Foam: A proprietary foam that delivers superior cooling and pressure relief while using up to 40% less carbon input than traditional memory foam. * Premium Elastex Foam: A latex-like foam that is hypoallergenic and offers responsive support without the heat retention of traditional latex. * Motion-Isolation Support Foam: This dense foam layer reduces motion transfer, ensuring uninterrupted sleep for couples. * Machine-Washable Cover: The mattress is wrapped in a stretch-knit, breathable fabric cover made from sustainable materials for added convenience and longevity. These materials are not only high-performing but also eco-conscious, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable products.
The Helix Plus is designed for Plus Size and Big & Tall and offers maximum support with a medium feel, it has five layers of construction:
  • Tencel Cover
  • 1.5" Helix Dynamic Foam
  • 1" Gel Memory Foam (Density: 4.0 lb)
  • 1.5" Memory Foam Plus
  • 8" Body Shaped Innersprings with reinforced perimeter
  • 0.5" DuraDense Base Foam.
Douglas mattresses are made with Canadian-built foams and fabrics. Three layers of high-quality foam:
  • The top 2" comfort layer is made of ecoLight™ cooling gel foam
  • The middle 2" layer is made of Elastex™ foam
  • The bottom 6" support foam isolates movement and provides better edge support
  • The washable cover is made from an eco-friendly Natural Eucalyptus Fabric™.
Simple, straightforward comfort at an affordable price.
  • Hand-Tufted Tencel Pillow-Top Cover
  • Cooling Gel Memory Foam
  • Adaptive Transition Foam
  • Individually Pocketed Springs with Perimeter Edge Support.
Comfort Info
Comfort is at the core of the Douglas Alpine’s design. The EcoLight Cooling Gel Foam layer adapts to your body’s contours, providing excellent pressure relief for joints and muscles. This layer also incorporates cooling technology, which dissipates heat and prevents uncomfortable temperature build-up during the night.
Ultra breathable cover and hybrid design increase airflow to keep the mattress cooler. No more sweaty nights.
Douglas' CoolSense™ cover and ecoLight™ cooling gel foam layer absorb more heat with faster dissipation, giving you a cooler sleep.
Moisture-wicking CoolSense™ cover
Breathable ecoLight™ cooling gel foam
Fast infrared heat dissipation.
Adaptive transition foam provides outstanding motion isolation to localise your sleeping partner's movements so you sleep better.
Support Info
Support is critical for maintaining healthy spinal alignment, and the Douglas Alpine excels in this department. The Elastex Foam provides responsive support that adapts to your body’s weight and sleeping position. Beneath this layer, the Motion-Isolation Support Foam offers a stable base, evenly distributing weight and minimizing sagging over time. This combination of materials ensures that the mattress provides targeted support to key areas like the lower back and hips while reducing pressure points—a common cause of discomfort and pain.
The new Helix Plus has higher density foams to match heavier sleepers and provide increased durability. The coil unit has best in-class edge support, so plus size sleepers never feel like they're falling off the mattress. An extra layer of high density, 4 pound foam is included in one of the three foam layers to help provide maximum support for people with high BMIs.
Best-in-class spinal alignment for side sleepers. Balanced support for back sleepers. Pressure-point relief for stomach sleepers.
The Perfect Bounce
Douglas' 3-layer design gives it a superior memory effect with just enough bounce for easy movement during the night.
Luxury ecoLight™ fast-response contouring memory foam
High bounce Elastex™ transition layer for spring and support
Even motion isolation support foam with enhanced edge support.
A high-density foam encases the springs, this perimeter edge support allows you to sleep edge-to-edge on the mattress without feeling like you'll fall off and sit on the edge without feeling the springs.
Hand-tufting helps minimise body impressions with use over time and prevents the cover wrinkling, all while securing the comfort and support layers in place.
Comfort Specs
The Douglas Alpine mattress is designed with a multi-layered approach to maximize comfort and support. Below is a breakdown of its key specifications: * Thickness: 3 inches of EcoLight™ Cooling Gel Foam. * Features: Enhanced pressure relief and temperature regulation.
Our special latex-foam hybrid alternative, designed to be denser to contour to your body.
Uniquely pressure relieving, we use 4 pound Memory Plus Foam - a special, ultra dense and extra durable Helix blend.
The comfort layer of Luxury ecoLight™ Cooling Gel Foam is made with a 50% smaller carbon footprint, ecoLight™ cooling gel foam is just as durable, responsive, and luxurious as high density memory foam, but won't retain heat or feel like quicksand.
Premium Elastex™ Foam
As durable, supportive, and responsive as natural Latex foam, Elastex™ is made without any of the harmful, allergy-causing chemicals found in many Latex mattresses.
Gel infused cooling memory foam wicks away heat away to keep you cool throughout the night.
Individually pocketed springs are encased in a highly permeable mesh material that optimises airflow and enhances breathability.
Support Specs
The Douglas Alpine excels in providing targeted support that alleviates pain and promotes healthy spinal alignment. Its combination of responsive Elastex™ Foam and dense support foam reduces pressure points in key areas such as the lower back, hips, and shoulders, making it an excellent choice for sleepers dealing with chronic discomfort. These layers work together to distribute weight evenly, ensuring long-term durability and consistent support for pain relief and overall comfort. * Thickness: 2 inches of Elastex™ Foam. * Features: Responsive and adaptive support for various sleep positions.
Firm Memory Foam provides ergonomic support and cushioning, the transition layer has a higher IFD to match your body type. Extra support.
Hundreds of individual taller coils designed to cradle and support heavier weight. Reinforced perimeter to provide edge support.
The bottom foam layer of the mattress provides base support and durability to the entire mattress.
Motion Isolation Support Foam
Like millions of tiny pocket-coil springs, Douglas' support foam eliminates motion transfer between sleepers without sacrificing edge support.
Premium, cooling gel memory foam provides deep pressure relief, contouring and cushions your body where it needs it the most.
The base layer is made of highly responsive and supportive pocket springs that provide a subtle bounce and minimise motion transfer. Made of thick-gauge steel, these springs offer phenomonal durability.
Fabric Specs
* Material: Stretch-knit cover made from sustainable, breathable fabric. * Features: Hypoallergenic and machine washable for easy maintenance.
Each Plus mattress comes with our Ultra Breathable Tencel technology designed to increase airflow and to keep you cool.
Douglas CoolSense™ Cover
A washable cover made with Natural Eucalyptus Fabric™. Inspired by the mountains of Western Canada, the CoolSense™ cover draws moisture away, leading to a cool, dry night.
A hand-tufted Tencel pillow-top cover. This ultra-breathable top cover is extremely soft to the touch. Tencel is naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic.
The side cover is a polyester knit that is breathable and beautifully detailed.
Manufactured in
🇨🇦 CanadaUnited States🇨🇦 CanadaChina

Suitability

Side Sleepers
✓✓✓✓
Back Sleepers
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Size & Weight

Twin
✓✓✓✓
Twin Dimensions
75 x 38 x 11 "75 x 39 x 12.5 "75 x 38 x 10 "75 x 39 x 10 "
Twin Weight (lb)
433844
Twin XL
✓✓✓✕
Twin XL Dimensions
80 x 38 x 11 "80 x 39 x 12.5 "80 x 38 x 10 "✕
Twin XL Weight (lb)
4740✕
Full
✓✓✓✓
Full Dimensions
75 x 53 x 11 "75 x 54 x 12.5 "75 x 53 x 10 "75 x 54 x 10 "
Full Weight (lb)
585068
Queen
✓✓✓✓
Queen Dimensions
80 x 60 x 11 "80 x 60 x 12.5 "80 x 60 x 10 "80 x 60 x 10 "
Queen Weight (lb)
696580
King
✓✓✓✓
King Dimensions
80 x 76 x 11 "80 x 76 x 12.5 "80 x 76 x 10 "80 x 76 x 10 "
King Weight (lb)
868097
Cal King
✓✓✓✕
Cal King Dimensions
84 x 72 x 11 "84 x 72 x 12.5 "84 x 72 x 10 "✕
Cal King Weight (lb)
8680✕

Delivery

Delivery Cost
FREEYESFREEFREE
Delivery Info
Shipping is free to the majority of Canadian households. There may be a shipping fee to some remote locations.
Your Helix Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box that's about the size of a bag of golf clubs for easy shipping! Packaging dimensions are 16" x 16" x 48", and we ship via FedEx Ground direct from the manufacture to your door. Canadian orders *may* incur a shipping fee as well as a Customs Tax. These additional fees are applied during checkout.
Shipping is free to 99% of Canadians. There may be a remote shipping fee to some remote locations. After you order, it usually takes 2-3 business days for your mattress to ship. Delivery can take 1-6 business days after it has shipped, depending on your location.
In stock orders are typically prepared and shipped within 2 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays). Shipping to your home is estimated between 2-7 business days thereafter. Orders within the greater Montreal area (and surroundings) will be fulfilled by a white-glove delivery service. Orders outside the greater Montreal area will be shipped to your door by a national courier service.
Prices
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Buy a Mattress and get FREE Comfort Sleep Bundle (2 Premium Pillows + 1 Cotton Sheet Set + 1 Mattress Protector + 2 Pillow Protectors)

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Fourth of July Sale! 25% OFF SITEWIDE Use code: JULY25

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Buy a Mattress and get FREE Comfort Sleep Bundle (2 Premium Pillows + 1 Cotton Sheet Set + 1 Mattress Protector + 2 Pillow Protectors)

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