Dusk&Dawn Premiere Review
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is a stand out in the online mattress market. It is Australian made and comes in 3 firmness options (firm, medium, and plush). It also has the advantage of a 100 day ‘comfort guarantee’.
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress forms the mid range model in the Dusk&Dawn mattress range that also includes the entry level Dusk&Dawn Essential and the flagship Dusk&Dawn Signature.
Purchase and delivery
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress can be conveniently ordered online through the Dusk&Dawn website. Delivery is free to metro areas, and Dusk&Dawn can deliver Australia wide (except to the Northern Territory and Tasmania).
As part of the delivery process, Dusk&Dawn offer a ‘white glove service’. This involves a dedicated 2 person team that will carefully handle your mattress and place it directly into your bedroom. For more information on delivery times, see our ‘Delivery’ section further down.
When you purchase your new Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress, you have the choice of either a firm, medium, or plush (soft) version. It’s worth noting that delivery of the plush version will take a bit longer.
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress arrived in pristine condition, thanks to two thick layers of plastic wrapping. Unlike most mattresses that can be purchased online, the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress doesn’t come compressed in a box, so you won’t need to wait for it to decompress before sleeping on it.
You can see the full Dusk&Dawn range in ‘real life’ in our video review here:
Dusk&Dawn also offers an ‘old mattress removal’ service for a fee of $70. They will also happily remove your old bed base for an extra $35.
Aesthetically, the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress oozes plenty of style and class. It uses a black and white colour theme with a trendy pattern on its top surface. It also has a distinct brand label with shades of blue and green.
Comfort and support
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress has a top cover made of a ‘Comfort-Stretch Premium Fabric’. This feels soft and should allow plenty of ventilation.
This top cover sits over a rather sophisticated Dusk Air Tech comfort layer, an ‘Eco-Air’ comfort layer, a layer of Elasta-Gel, and premium comfort foams.
As you would expect, the firm version feels firm and supportive, but its level of comfort is still noteworthy. This version should suit all back sleepers, but it still may also be suitable for side sleepers and stomach sleepers.
Our team rated the firm version of this mattress as a 7.5 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest). Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort. Furthermore, our firmness ratings are assigned based on Bedbuyer’s testing process and these may differ from firmness ratings given by individual companies.
Firm version
The comfort layers in the medium version offer lovely pressure relief and it is noticeably comfortable in all sleeping positions. To this point, it should suit all sleeping positions (side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers) well, but understandably this suitability will vary between individuals.
Our team rated the medium version of this mattress as a 6 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest).
Medium version
The plush version in this mattress is soft and ‘cloud like’. Our team rated the plush version of this mattress as a 4 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest). Please note that our firmness rating of this plush version is an estimate, based on the testing of the firm and medium versions.
Plush version
In terms of a support system, the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress uses an ‘ISO Coil’ 5 Zone Pocket Spring System. This feels strong, stable, and well balanced.
Furthermore, this spring system provides excellent spinal support (in all sleeping positions), and should accommodate people of all sizes. We didn’t detect any undesirable sagging or sinking. It also helps to isolate motion transfer, so partner disturbance is minimal.
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress responds nicely to normal sleep movements and we rated its level of responsiveness as ‘optimal’. In basic terms, this means that changing sleep positions (and intimate activities) shouldn’t be any trouble.
Please note that our responsiveness scales are just a guide and preferred responsiveness levels will vary between individuals. It’s worth noting also that innerspring mattresses are generally more responsive than foam mattresses.
The finer details
The overall build quality of the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is superb. Its outer fabric shell feels durable and the ‘3D Mesh Breathable Gusset’ around the sides of the comfort layer (for extra ventilation) demonstrate Dusk&Dawn’s attention to detail.
Edge support is excellent thanks to its ‘Power Edge Support’ foam encasement. All models in the Dusk&Dawn mattress range also have side handles, making it easy to rotate or transport the mattress.
Edge support is excellent thanks to its ‘Power Edge Support’ foam encasement. As with most mattress collections, edge support is best on the firm version.
All models in the Dusk&Dawn mattress range also have side handles, making it easy to rotate or transport the mattress. The handles themselves are strong, and are stitched into the mattress firmly.
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is Australian made, and comes with a handy 100 night ‘comfort guarantee’. This means that if you are not satisfied (within 100 nights of delivery), Dusk&Dawn will collect your mattress, adjust the firmness, and return it to you (free of charge).
If you are still not satisfied after your firmness adjustment (after 30 nights), you can claim a refund, minus the $250 shipping cost. You can see the full details in the ‘Trial Period’ section further down.
The overall build quality of the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is superb.
In terms of health and hygiene, the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress stands tall. The mattress uses Virase®, a new technology that provides an antiviral effect. The comfort foams are also well-certified as non-toxic and eco-friendly by Global Greentag.
What bed base should I use?
As with most mattresses, we recommend the Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress to be used with a solid bed frame (such as the Dusk&Dawn Bed Base), with ‘rigid’ slats. Please note that the Dusk&Dawn Bed Base is not sold separately and must be purchased in combination with a Dawn&Dawn mattress.
A bed frame with flexible (posture) slats may still be adequate, but in this case we strongly recommend that the distance between each slat is less than 8 cm. Use of an unsupportive mattress foundation will usually void the mattress warranty.
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is suitable for use with an adjustable (electric) bed base. Here is our full list of mattresses that are compatible with an adjustable bed base.
It’s worth noting here that mattress firmness, performance, and durability will vary with different bed bases.
Available sizes
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is available in all 7 sizes (super king, king, queen, double, king single, long single, and single) so it should suit most sleeping arrangements.
Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2023.
Final verdict
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress is a stand out in the online mattress market. It uses quality materials, and is beautifully balanced with comfort and support. It is also Australian made, and offers very good value.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.8 / 5
Here are our ratings for each category:
Comfort
Spinal Support
Build Quality
Partner Disturbance
Value for Money
Did you know? Bedbuyer recently announced Australia’s Top 10 Mattresses in 2023!
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- Excellent quality
- Comfortable and supportive
- Australian made
- 100 night comfort guarantee
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Trial Period
100 night ‘comfort guarantee’
Dusk&Dawn want you to be completely satisfied with your new mattress. For this reason, all Dusk&Dawn mattresses come with a 100 night comfort guarantee. During this time you can test your new mattress out in the comfort of your own home. You must own the mattress for a minimum of 30 nights from the date received, this will give your body the adequate time to adjust. If between, night 31-100 you still are not satisfied with your sleep, then let us know and we will arrange to collect your mattress and adjust the firmness before returning it right back to you FREE of charge.
We change the firmness in the comfort layers to suit your specific sleep preferences, whether it is softer or firmer. And we don’t dispose of the mattress unnecessarily into the environment like other manufacturers may do. We simply swap out the comfort layers to suit.
We do recommend that you allow some time for your body to settle into your new mattress, this is another reason why we offer the 100 day trial.
If you are still not satisfied after the firmness adjustment, you can claim a refund on the condition that you have tried the new firmness for 30 nights. The refund will be minus the $250 shipping cost.
Warranty
10 years
Delivery
Delivery is available Australia wide (except to the Northern Territory and Tasmania).
Delivery is FREE to metro areas. Regional area deliveries will incur a $250 delivery charge.
Estimated delivery times:
- Victoria and New South Wales: 5-10 business days
- South Australia and Queensland: 10-14 working days
- Western Australia: 14-21 business days
Regional deliveries may take up to 2-4 weeks, based on your location. Please contact Dusk&Dawn for more up-to-date timings.
The Dusk&Dawn mattress delivery service is a white glove service. This involves a dedicated 2 person team that will carefully handle your mattress and place it directly into your bedroom. This, ensures an easy, hassle-free experience.
Additionally, Dusk&Dawn provide the option to remove your old mattress and responsibly dispose of it, saving you the trouble of dealing with its disposal.
Certifications – Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress
Global GreenTag Certified Comfort Foams
Global GreenTag certified products pass the world’s toughest standards to protect you, and your family’s health and safety, minimise your impact on our finite planet and put the power of selection back in your hands.
Specifications – Dusk&Dawn Premiere Mattress
- Weight: Approx. 50 kgs (Queen mattress)
- Height: 34 cm
- Total maximum weight limit: N/A (Queen mattress)
- Spring count: 630 springs
- Wire gauge: 1.8mm Soft zone | 2.0mm Firm Zone
Our 100% Australian made Premiere mattress uses advanced sleep technology which delivers a more restorative and sound sleep. We only use quality materials, premium Australian wools and our foams are Global Greentag certified. Rest assured with our 100 day comfort guarantee.
Advanced sleep technology delivering a restorative sleep
The individually encased Iso-coil support system cradles your body, minimising partner disturbance allowing you an uninterrupted supportive sleep.
Eco-Air comfort layers combined with Elasta-Gel provides luxury, freshness and total body pressure relief, making for a great night’s sleep every night.
Our Natura-Wool aussie wool is the perfect insulator, keeping you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. With the Dusk&Dawn Premiere, you’ll wake up every morning feeling energised and refreshed.
Uncover the innovation behind each layers
Comfort-Stretch Premium Fabric Combined With 3D Mesh Breathable Gusset
Featuring a premium knit, high quality comfort-stretch fabric surface panel for a more luxurious feel and better surface comfort to the touch. Combined with a 3D mesh gusset for maximum airflow and breathability. This ensures better breathability and optimal temperature regulation and comfort while you sleep.
Australian Natura-Wool
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere uses pure Australian natural wool comfort. Highly breathable and naturally anti-bacterial and anti dust mite for a fresher and more hygienic sleep. Natural wool has excellent thermo-regulation properties, which keep you warm in winter and cooler in summer. By using locally sourced Australian wool we are supporting our Aussie farmers!
Eco-Air Comfort Technology
A highly breathable comfort layer enabling the mattress to regulate your body temperature for the ultimate sleeping experience – by keeping you cooler while you sleep.
Elasta-Gel
A flexible and cool gel infused technology foam which provides amazing pressure relief and comfort for your body. The gel cooling properties keep the mattress at an optimal sleeping temperature.
Transitional Feel High Density Comfort Foam
A transitional feel, high density comfort foam.
Premium High Density / High Resilience Comfort Foam
A premium High Density / High Resilience comfort foam for added support. The open cell structure within the foam provides airflow while being extremely resilient and heard wearing – great for years to come.
ISO Coil 5 Zone Pocket Spring System
The Dusk&Dawn Premiere uses an independently encased Pocket Coil System. This contains 5 targeted zones for better body contouring & support, while minimising partner disturbance.
Power Edge Support
Power Edge is a firm foam box which encasing the entire mattress support system. It creates maximum surface support from edge to edge, utilising every inch of the mattress surface – with no edge sag.
Premium Dusk&Dawn Outer Fabric Shell
Premium Dusk&Dawn fabric combination for a luxurious and modern look, with hard wearing properties.
Proudly Australian Made
Dusk & Dawn is proudly owned, designed and most importantly MADE in Australia. We pride ourselves in hand making every mattress right here in Oz.
Virase® Clean Sleeping Environment
Virase® technology assists in promoting a healthy and hygienic sleep environment. Virase®, is a textile treatment that provides and anti-viral effect.
Finance Options
4 fortnight interest free payments.
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