Colmol Mattress Alternative: A Factual Comparison (2026)
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Colmol is one of the best-known mattress brands in Portugal, and for good reason: they have been making mattresses in Oliveira de Azeméis since December 15, 1972. That’s over 50 years and two generations of the same family. If you're comparing it to Dreamura, I'll start with what doesn't matter – both manufacture in Portugal – and then move on to the numbers that really matter: warranty, home trial, and shipping.
Origin and Manufacturing
Colmol was founded on December 15, 1972, in Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro district. It is a second-generation family business, with a factory capable of producing nearly 500 mattresses per day, and offers ranges in foam, pocket springs, and viscoelastic.
Dreamura also manufactures in Portugal. If your criterion is national production, you're covered with either of the two – and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. There is no winner on this axis, and Colmol has half a century of history that we do not.
Warranty: 10 years versus 3
Here the difference is significant and verifiable. Colmol offers a 3-year warranty on all products. Dreamura mattresses have a 10-year warranty – for other furniture and textiles, it's 3 years, just like Colmol.
Seven years of difference, on a product you use every night for a decade, is not a catalog detail. Always check the current conditions before buying: they change over time.
Home Trial: 100 nights versus 14 days
This is the second number that sways the decision, and it is the more misunderstood of the two.
Colmol sells online at colmol.pt and accepts returns within 14 days of receipt. This is the legal right of free resolution, which any online store in Portugal must provide. It is not a home trial period.
Dreamura offers a 100-night home trial, with free pick-up and a full refund if you don't adapt.
The distinction matters more than it seems. It takes the body 14 to 21 days to recalibrate to a new surface, especially if it's firmer than what you're used to. With 14 days, the period ends more or less when adaptation is finishing – you decide at the worst possible moment, with your body still complaining about the change. With 100 nights, you decide after your body has already made up its mind.
Where you buy and how much you pay for shipping
Contrary to what is often read, Colmol does not only sell through resellers: it has its own online store, in addition to its network of stores and resellers. It's fair to say so.
There's a concrete difference in shipping costs. Colmol offers free shipping on orders over €200, for mainland Portugal. At Dreamura, delivery is free in mainland Portugal with no minimum value, in about 5 working days, and you can pay in 3 interest-free installments with Klarna.
If you buy Colmol through a reseller, remember this: the sales conditions become those of the reseller, not the factory. Ask in writing about the delivery time, exchange policy, and who is responsible if something goes wrong.
Range and Choice
Dreamura has 11 adult mattresses in its range. You choose by your sleeping position and your weight, not by the model name.
If you sleep on your back with lower back pain, I suggest the Hisui or the Samurai. If you sleep on your side, the Sora. If you alternate positions, or if two people with different weights sleep together, the Takumi (匠, master craftsman) — pocket springs, viscoelastic and high resilience, 26 cm, medium firmness. If you're looking for an entry point, the Kumo, with 20 cm.
Summary of Numbers
| Criteria | Colmol | Dreamura |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacture | Portugal — Oliveira de Azeméis, since 1972 | Portugal |
| Mattress Warranty | 3 years | 10 years |
| Home Trial | 14 days (legal return) | 100 nights |
| Free Shipping | Above €200 | No minimum value |
| Channel | Online store + network of stores and resellers | Direct sales + store in Algés |
Always confirm the current conditions of each brand before purchasing. They change over time, and in the case of resale, they vary from store to store.
"Two good Portuguese brands are not distinguished by their country of manufacture. They are distinguished by what they let you do before you decide, and for how long they stand by what they sold you. Tell me how you sleep and we'll compare." — Ana Cristina, Sleep Advisor
How to Decide
Start with your sleeping position and the firmness you need – that's what determines comfort more than the brand. Then compare the four numbers in the table: warranty, trial, shipping, and who sells to you.
For guidance, see the guide to choosing the ideal mattress, compare models in Takumi vs Mizu vs Sora, or understand what changes in mattresses made in Portugal.
To see how other brands compare on the same criteria, see comparing mattresses: the main brands in Portugal, or the entire range of mattresses.
If you prefer to talk to me before deciding, I can help you choose in about 10 minutes over the phone: +351 21 150 95 04.
Frequently asked questions
Since when has Colmol been manufacturing mattresses in Portugal?
Since December 15, 1972, in Oliveira de Azeméis, Aveiro district. It is a second-generation family business, with production close to 500 mattresses per day.
What is the warranty difference between Colmol and Dreamura?
Colmol publishes a 3-year warranty on all products. Dreamura mattresses have a 10-year warranty — on the remaining furniture and textiles it's 3 years, just like Colmol.
Is Colmol's 14-day return period a home trial?
No. It's the legal right of free withdrawal that any online store in Portugal must offer, not a period designed to evaluate the mattress by sleeping on it. Dreamura gives you a 100-night trial in your own bed, with home pick-up.
Does Colmol offer free shipping?
Yes, on orders over €200, for mainland Portugal. At Dreamura, delivery is free with no minimum value.
Does Colmol only sell through resellers?
Not only. It has its own online store at colmol.pt, in addition to its network of stores and resellers. If you buy through a reseller, the sales conditions become theirs, not the factory's.
— Ana Cristina, Dreamura Sleep Advisor
