Factory Direct Mattresses in the Toronto, ON and GTA area.

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We live in Ontario Canada, about 200 miles west of Toronto and like many of your writers, our old King Size Pillow top bed had seen better days and we (particularly my wife) were beginning to not sleep very well. After much research (lots on this website) we decided to go with split king, adjustable base and all natural latex mattresses.

We looked around online but based upon your advice, we decided we should look only at brick and mortar locations where we could actually experience the bed we were looking for and based upon this thread, we found ourselves making the trip to Toronto (three times) and “shopping” at Dormio Organic beds.

Selecting a bed from Dormio is not “shopping” it is an experience and a destination. Their soft and “attentive to your needs” approach is educational and enlightening and at no time did we feel pressured into making any decision whatsoever. During our initial visit we zeroed in on what we thought we wanted (two Lambert Twin XL mattresses (Premium Plus Collection) and two Leggett S-Cape adjustable Twin Beds). Then went home to think about it and returned a week later to confirm, sealed the deal and also ordered some bedding and pillows. Initially we dealt with Steve (who had to take some time off for a new baby (good reason) and then John, the owner and both were truly enjoyable to deal with.

The bed and bases took about two weeks to arrive. Due to our distance from Toronto we decided to pick up and assemble the bed ourselves. John had convinced me that mattress assembly would be simple and due to Dormio’s individual zippered section design, it absolutely was. He also convinced me that the S-Cape bases required very little assembly and this was also true (but they are heavy) – the only thing I can recommend is DO NOT INSTALL THE CASTERS – the bed will be too high and in a King configuration you will not want them moving around anyway. The other thing I am happy to report is that the entire purchase DID fit in our Dodge MiniVan and whoever invented stow-and-go seats, is a genius. We were very apprehensive about this but everything fit, we got it home and with some borrowed muscle (my son) got everything in the house, assembled and then fit the bases within our existing custom king bed frame and then assembled the mattresses sections on top of the bases, ALL WITH NO ISSUES and all within a couple of hours.

So here is the acid test. It is now a little over a month later. We did spend a lot of money (got the mattress underground discount (thank you! )) But WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR PURCHASE. We are getting older, so uninterrupted sleep is seldom but we are definitely more comfortable. The adjustable bed is wonderful when you wake up due to arthritis pain and need to just “doze” in a supported position and it was a “Godsend” helping me sleep elevated, during a terrible cold with bad chest congestion.

Sleeping on Latex is hard to describe. It is both soft and supportive. I am an over-weight, side sleeper, so I was concerned about this but I can happily report that our Latex mattress is providing both the support and conform that I require. Also, some people worry about the split down the middle with a split-king – don’t worry about it, it is not a problem.

So thank you MATTRESSUNDERGROUND and DORMIO ---- GOOD CALL !

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Hi lyott:

Welcome to the Mattress Forum!, and congratulations on your new mattress! :slight_smile:

I’m glad you’re happy with your new latex mattress and adjustable bed from Dormio (they are a member here, which means I think highly of them), and I appreciate you taking the time to provide some feedback about your product and the assembly process. By the way, be sure to place some furniture leg cups under the legs of your adjustable bed base if you’re not using the wheels, as those legs can sometimes mar wood flooring when used alone.

I wanted to make a brief comment that the way your sentence is worded it sounds like I only recommend buying a mattress at a brick and mortar store, which isn’t the case. There are actually quite a few members of the site here who offer wonderful products online and they’ve helped thousands of people find a great mattress. However, I certainly place a value on the expertise and the experience afforded by a visit to a knowledgeable retailer, and for many people this certainly is the most appropriate way to select a mattress. I’m glad it worked out well for you! :cheer:

Thanks once again for your detailed feedback and I look forward to another follow-up post from you in the future about how your mattress is performing for you.

Phoenix

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Hi Phoenix - sorry, I didn’t mean to mis-quote you. But because of the high cost, various configuration options and the impracticality of returning a purchase, I am just highly recommending that people try before they buy.

LYOTT

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Hi lyott,

No worries! :wink:

We are certainly in agreement of the benefit of being able to test something in person as an important source of information as part of your data gathering process (as part of your PPP).

There are people who are more flexible in their comfort preferences or more comfortable shopping online, in which case your post also brings up the importance of looking into the exchange, refund or customization options of any mattress you purchase in the unfortunate case that things didn’t turn out as you had hoped.

Thanks!

Phoenix

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I live in Vancouver Canada, looking for a latex bed, around/under CAD $2000 range (we get .80 to the US $). Have been searching for weeks and just found this website. Great resource. Hopefully this will help.

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Hi Karengriff.

Welcome to our Mattress Forum! :slight_smile:

I am glad you find our site helpful.

Just for clarity, I don’t make recommendations for stores unless they are a vetted member here of the site. We have decided to discontinue the provision of listings of potential retailers in various geographic regions (unless they are already approved site members), because of the difficulty in maintaining such lists in a retail landscape that is constantly changing, and most importantly the confusion it was creating with the consumer-members who incorrectly assumed that these businesses had indeed gone through the strict qualification process and were approved as members of The Mattress Underground.

Based on your criteria, here is a listing of Canadian and US manufacturers/retailers who are Trusted Members of our site that carry Latex or all Latex mattresses and ship across Canada that you may wish to consider. They are very seasoned in providing good guidance over the phone and fitting their customers with a suitable product in terms of comfort/support needs. Many of their latex mattress options would fit well within your budget range even at the current CE of .8

CBH Wood Furniture Canadian Manufacturer with a European tri slat system bed design with natural latex which is great for proper alignment

DormioCanadian Manufacturer specializing in organic/natural latex mattresses with options that fit all budget ranges.

Memory Foam ComfortCanadian online retailer with a very good selection of latex mattresses and hybrids that would fit your budget range. They used to have their HC in Delta BC but I am not sure if this is still the case.

Sleep Boutique Canadian Manufacturer with a large array of mattress choices latex/ pocket coil, hybrid, springs. They are based in Calgary, Alberta but you can place an order over the phone.

BedmastersUS based manufacturer (free shipping to Canada).

Arizona Premium MattressUS based manufacturer / ( extra shipping charges for Canada).

FloBeds Is a US-based manufacturer that ships worldwide with options that would fit your budget range

Flexus ComfortUS based manufacturer (free shipping to Canada)

Luma SleepUS based retailer with very good options well within your budget range (ships to Canada at an extra $50).

Luxi SleepUS based retailer with customer paid shipping to Canada

My Green MattressUS based manufacturer, ships to Canada.

Nest Bedding US-based manufacturer (free shipping to Canada).

Sleep EZUS based manufacturer, may charge extra for Canada shipping

Sleep On LatexUS based manufacturer, ships to Canada).

I don’t keep a record of all retailers and manufacturers as this would be a bigger job than anyone could keep up with in a constantly changing market), but If you wish to find some showrooms that you can visit locally, you can always perform a forum search and you can type in the key term any city or area you would be closer to such as Vancouver, Canada (or other towns) or any other area and see what other businesses have been discussed in that region which may be helpful to you. I would make sure that any retailer or manufacturer that you wish to visit is completely transparent (see this article) and also confirm that any mattress that you are considering meets the quality/value guidelines here. If you have any questions about specifications or certain products, feel free to post back on the forum and I’ll do my best to provide answers.

I’m not sure what you’ve read since you found the site but just in case you haven’t read it yet … the first place to start your research is the mattress shopping tutorial here which includes all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choice … and perhaps more importantly know how and why to avoid the worst ones.
Two of the most important links in the tutorial that I would especially make sure you’ve read are post #2 here which has more about the different ways to choose a suitable mattress (either locally or online) that is the best “match” for you in terms of “comfort”, firmness, and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your own Personal preferences) that can help you assess and minimize the risks of making a choice that doesn’t turn out as well as you hoped for and post #13 here which has more about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on all the parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you (including the price of course and the options you have available after a purchase if your choice doesn’t turn out as well as you hoped for).

Good luck! ….and once you’ve had the chance to narrow things down a little further, feel free to post back with any specific questions and I or any of our Expert Members we’ll be happy to assist you.

Phoenix

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Does anyone have any feedback about Dozy Sleep?
The small amount of reviews they get are stellar.

In their Yorkville mattress ($500), they claim a “4lb foam in the top layer, 2.5lb transition layer, and 2 lb foam for the core”.
It is half the price of the Silk and Snow mattress I was considering with very similar specs.

I’ve emailed Silk and Snow how do they compare to them: they replied that indeed these specs are very similar to theirs and this is cheaper than they can purchase at cost, which sounds very suspect.

I’ve bought in a rush a terrible starter mattress when I first moved in and I don’t want to make the same mistake again.

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Hi bolozno.

Welcome to our Mattress Forum! :slight_smile:

I am not familiar with Dozy or with their products. They are a Toronto based factory direct company that was started by Dave Dozy in 2016 …. which is not quite long enough for a well-established track record with consumers. Reviews can certainly be helpful in learning about the reputation of a company (assuming the reviews are legitimate) and how responsive these companies are to questions or concerns. Whether “stellar” or not, I would be cautious putting too much weight on the online reviews for any meaningful analysis of a product. These reviews are usually made in the short-term when any quality of item will generally feel better than what is being replaced. Additionally, these reviews are usually offered up by people unqualified to render an educated analysis about the actual composition of the product. And most often they are subjective, commenting upon personal preferences versus the actual quality of the product.

I would put more stock on your own personal testing of a mattress and the quality of the componentry within the mattress itself. If you are within driving distance you could visit their showroom to test each of their 3 models.

In reading the FAQ on Dozy website it looks like they only exchange an unsuitable or defective mattress, which means that you will not get your money back if you decide (after an exchange) that you do not like any of their models. You may wish to clarify this with them and also find out what is their “refund” policy if you exchange for a less expensive model? Some of the wording on their website is not very clear and you may wish to also find out about their warranty claims work as well.

[quote] In their Yorkville mattress ($500), they claim a “4lb foam in the top layer, 2.5lb transition layer, and 2 lb foam for the core”. It is half the price of the Silk and Snow mattress I was considering with very similar specs.
I’ve emailed Silk and Snow how do they compare to them: they replied that indeed these specs are very similar to theirs and this is cheaper than they can purchase at cost, which sounds very suspect. [/quote]

Being a factory direct company would allow them to have reasonable quality componentry at aggressively low market prices. When you are comparing mattresses made by two different manufacturers or sold by different retailers then just like any two businesses that offer similar (but not the same) products … differences in their raw material or component costs based on the quality or amount of materials, different production costs to make the mattress, different business and infrastructure costs, different business models and margins, different business volumes which can affect the cost of raw materials, the number of “steps” between the suppliers of the raw materials and the sale of the mattress, and the cost of different options they provide before or after a purchase (such as return or exchange options), different pricing policies, different shipping costs, different product or service “bonuses” that are included in a purchase, and any of the other normal differences between any two businesses will all lead to differences in how each business prices its products.

We don’t have much information on this product or company and I’d be interested to learn about your eventual decision and any other relevant information about them that you may come across.

Phoenix

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Thanks for the list, Phoenix!

I’m reading through the tutorial which brought me here. Just wondering if there are any places you would add (or remove) from this list since this post is over a year old.

Thank you,

Dean

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Hi Dean18.

Welcome to our Mattress Forum! :slight_smile: … You are very welcome.

With the ever-changing landscape of the mattress industry, it would be quite difficult to maintain and keep up to date records of showroom listings or potential retailers/manufacturers in various geographical areas across the US and Canada. This would require periodical reviewing of each retailer/manufacturer already listed and researching for any new entries which would be a full job in itself and is not the focus of our site. As we come across new information we revisit and edit the old listings to add/remove any relevant information. This is a more organic process in which we also encourage consumer feedback to point out new additions, changes, and useful findings. If in your research, you come across something that is missing or has changed please feel free to share it with us and make TMU Forum a more useful resource.

Phoenix

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I am a 220 pound male senior with lower back problem looking for a firm twin bed mattress in the Toronto area. I have done a fair amount of research on this site and I think I have a general idea of what I need: something like a natural or blended latex foam mattress with a medium ILD in the comfort layer and a firmer ILD in a Dunlop support layer or layers. I have also come across bio-foam at Foamite and other locations. What they offer at Foamite, for example, is Dunlop comfort layer with a “Koosh” support layer that they say is 60% soy oil. One or two sided in the $1600-1800 range. One question I have is whether the soy oil “green” foam compares in the important areas of quality as Dunlop latex foam. I also would appreciate hearing what other have found in the Toronto area for high quality latex foam mattresses, particularly ones that will provide the maximum support for my lower back. Much appreciated.

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Hey rogerholla,

Welcome to the Mattress Forum! :).

Sorry about the bad back, it’s also tough to talk about back issues with general salespeople as "back/neck/shoulder issues can be a complicated issue that is specific to an individual.

Foamite is a fabricator, not a foam producer. They distribute many grades of high-quality poly foam materials. There is more about foams containing polyols derived from soy in post #2 here (polyfoam or memory foam wouldn’t be considered a “natural” material). Foamite’s Koosh natural soy-based foam is simply categorized as a polyfoam or a memory foam. This article about soy-based poly is also well worth reading.

The 60% number is misleading, of course, but a salesperson would use the marketing that Koosh uses:

This is easy to say as no baseline data is given? 60% less than what? 100% more natural could be increased from 5% to 10%?

If you would like to compare a Koosh topper to a latex topper it would be all the different articles regarding the comparisons between Latex and memory foam. Or the pro’s and con’s articles about memory foam and latex.. And you can also check out the durability guidelines to compare the different technologies and how they work with your BMI.

You can search other threads for retailers in Toronto, I also highly recommend you contact one of our trusted members. You can see contact info for two Canadian members, Memory Foam Comfort or Dormio Organic Beds, both of which have deep experience and understanding of any type of foam mattress.

Thanks again, and please let us know if you have other questions.

Sensei

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Hi rogerhola
take a look at our profile here on TMU as well as our website www.swissdreambeds.com It seems to me that our beds may be matching your description of:
medium comfort layer / firm support layer / high quality latex foam / designed for lower back pain cases. And we have a showroom in South Etobicoke that you can visit by appointment.

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HI Rogerholla, It sounds like you are on the right track with your idea of ILD and layering. Remember to keep the type of cover in mind as well. An Organic Cotton with 4 way stretch will cause you body to interact with the latex differently in comparison to an Organic Canvas with no stretch. One or the other might be better for you depending on body layout.

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Hello @phoenix & TMU community,

I’ve gone down the rabbit hole with mattress research… so thankful I found this place as a resource!
I’m in the Greater Vancouver, BC area (Langley) and my husband and I need to update our mattress. Because he has chronic acid reflux and needs to sleep with bed risers tilting the head of the bed up all night (and because I find it uncomfortable to sleep on an incline), we are looking for 2 Twin XLs side-by-side. The benefit of this set up is that we can pass them on to kiddos in 10 years… and then upgrade! Our goal is latex+wool, no coils.

I’m hoping some of you can pipe in here with our findings and help us narrow down a decision.

Balancer - Das Original
We tried this out at InBed Organics. Jem was very helpful. The bed was a little firmer than we are used to, but the longer we stayed in the store, lying on all the different latex mattresses… it really started to grow on me. I’m leaning towards this system because my German half has a weakness for clever design, and I don’t have to think about buying a bedframe. “One purchase and done.”
My only hesitation is that, transitioning from a lifetime of coil and memory foam plushness, this is too firm a jump.
~$3,500 total, tax & shipping included!

8" Eco-Deluxe by InBed Organics
InBed Organics’ home line, the Eco Deluxe 6" med core + 2" soft topper felt quite nice. Though Jem warned us that the 2" topper had just arrived today, all high and plush with fresh wool and that it would feel different in a matter of weeks… having that thick wedge of latex almost felt more supportive than the Das Original. In other words, the 6+2 felt like Grandma, and the Das Original’s 4+slats+4 system felt like your strict English prof that you revere. But maybe after a while, the strict prof might feel like a surrogate Grandma…?
Jem offered us $3,500 for 2 Twin XL 8" Eco Deluxe mattresses, not incl. tax & shipping. We would also have to buy bed frames, so this is the more expensive option.

Memory Foam Comfort
Chatting with Mario on the phone, he explained that their mattresses are actually manufactured by Nature’s Embrace, but in order to not enter into competition, MFC sells exclusively online and has no showroom. He told me he could make me any mattress I wanted, so encouraged me to go try out some beds and just let him know whatever I wanted. Makes sense, I guess. I liked that his website had the ILDs listed.
From their website, the Maoli 8" matches the Eco Deluxe in specs.
$2,318 for 2 Twin XL 8" Maoli with TMU discount, + tax & shipping… and bedframes.

North Shore Linens
Among many other amazingly priced items on their website (I really want to visit their store), they’ve got the Arpico Supreme, 6" medium with 3" soft topper encased in organic cotton.
$2,260 for 2 Twin XL 9" Arpico Supreme, + tax & shipping… and bedframes.
Cheaper than MFC AND 1" squishier!

I’ve become paralyzed with too many options.
I’m sure there are other local companies who could match this 6"+2" option, some with wool or without. Maybe the reason I’m posting here, is I’m hoping other fans of the Das Original will sing its praises loud enough to make up my mind. Or, chime in with thoughts of these retailers above. Or, recommend yet another?

Thanks in advance!

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HI youngladylove,

It was good talking with you over the phone.

It’s important to note that our prices include taxes and shipping, so the price you see on our website, is the final price you’ll pay. Plus, we give you 2 FREE shredded latex pillows.

Good luck in your search

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Hi there,

Thought I would respond to this as I believe this is a similar topic. I am 5’10 170 lbs mainly stomach but also side sleeper. I have had the same spring mattress for a number of years that is beginning to sag and have been using this site to look at my options. I am from Canada and looking for more of a budget mattress. After contact Douglas mattresses, they recommended since I am a stomach sleeper and most likely used to a firmer mattress, that the Brunswick mattress would most likely be a better fit as it is a combo spring/foam mattress and the douglas mattress would be too soft.

Here is the link: https://www.brunswickbed.ca/shop/brunswick-spring-mattress/

they look to be affiliated with Novosbed as well which I know used to be a trusted member here. The density specs on this bed are as follows:

The first layer of foam is 3/4" of a cooling gel foam that has a density of 1.8 lbs. Followed by a 1" layer of cooling gel foam with a density of 2.5". Then by a Memory foam that is 1.5lbs.

I was just wondering if you might be able to provide some thoughts on this mattress as well as any other budget mattresses that could be good to look into.

I have also been looking at the MFC HD and HR foam mattresses as well.

Thanks

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Well, 3 years later I have finally finished this project. We "lived " (more like suffered) with the Memory foam Zedbed for 3 more years. My wife does not care. I weigh over 200lbs, have a marginally crappy lower back and finally gave in as I sat on the the 11 inch Zedbed and sank 4-5 inches into it. I am a side sleeper.

Cost was the only reason to delay. I did end up using the zipper encasement from the Zedbed. I began the search again from scratch. I hoped to find something in Canada as $1USD is presently $1.36 Cdn…ouch…so I considered the 85% blended Mausand mattress from Ikea. My son actually ended up buying a Queen for his newly purchased townhouse. The King size was on sale for 1199 Cdn in early Sept. It is rated as medium firm and I wanted something with support but a bit softer. Also, it is only 7 inches thick so I was concerned about support with my weight.

I looked at 2 mattress stores that sold all natural 10inch latex mattress for no less than 3k Cdn.
I decided upon using my existing encasement/cover and 9 inches of mattress to be comprised of 3 x3 inch layers.

I looked very closely at “Naturelle” aka Latex Green aka whatever located only 1.5 hrs from me as they sell the layers individually or an 9-10 inch complete mattress for $2500-3000 Cdn.
The reviews on here were vague as were any details about the company. The layers could only be purchased online . I was close to getting a 6 inch core and a 3 inch comfort layer but I was hesitant due to the lack of very meaningful info or reviews. Finally, when I was about to check out my order I got a message that I would have to call in to do a credit card order!! what? no way! That ended that sketchiness.

During my research I discovered SleeponLatex. It was USD princing and shipping was a cost of course but the online reviews and reputation on this site were consistently good.

In addition I received the 5% code from this site.

I settled upon 2 x3 inch medium ILD layers and one 3 inch soft layer for comfort, knowing that even 1 firm support layer would likely be a waste of $$.

My total cost including shipping to Canada for these 3x3 inch King layers was under $1000USD or about $1300 Cdn (plus Cdn taxes)

After 3 weeks I can attest that this was a great choice. The mattress is softer than the IKEA and the 2 mattresses I tested in other stores . Both my wife and I liked it instantly. The support below it is perfect. No pressure points on my hips or shoulders and no sore back in the morning.

Thanks to this site !

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Hi johnsazzr,

Thanks for sharing your experience, I’m happy to see that customers are taking the time to research and put together some quality mattresses without breaking the bank!

Just to let you and potential customers know, we also started selling components for the do it yourself mattress customers. We could have offered you a similar 9" stack made of organic dunlop latex for about $200 more than what you got for the natural dunlop of Sleep on latex.

Congratulation on your DIY mattress

Best,

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Hi Everyone,

Im currently in the same boat as you guys and looking for a mattress around Toronto. It will be from my parents (58 and 51 years old). They are 160-200 lbs and are back sleepers. They prefer medium firm to firm (I know this is subjective).

They prefer to try something in person so that limits my options to in-store stuff. They tried a Sealy posturepedic signature plus at hudson bay and really liked it. However, I know people here say Sealy dont use durable foam etc so Ive been trying to find an equivalent to this mattress in the same price range (900-1200 CAD$). Ive been looking at the hybrid hamuq but cant find alot of information online.

Are there any brands (hybrids) that are in this price range and with a similar firmness to the sealy I mentioned?

Also one thing that is bothering me in addition to sealy not being the best quality is that specific line (signature plus) seems to be discontinued since 2011. Can it be that hudson bay is getting specific models made for them?

Thank you
Moustafa