Does anyone have an opinion of Aireloom mattresses? My wife and I recently checked out Aireloom mattresses at a large retail store. It was by far the best brand in the store, and quite expensive. I would prefer to go with a high quality natural latex mattress, but am curious to see if there is any feedback on the Aireloom.
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Hi Aford28,
Thanks for the question.
Aireloom is a luxury mattress brand with origins dating back to 1940, founded by master craftsman King Karpen in California. Kluft (E.S. Kluft & Company) was founded later by Earl S. Kluft in 2004, becoming known for high-end, handcrafted mattresses and eventually acquiring and integrating the Aireloom brand.
The company developed a reputation for building very high-end mattresses using traditional methods like hand tufting and premium natural materials. Over the years the brand gained a reputation as a luxury line and was often associated with fine hotels and even claims of mattresses similar to theirs being slept on by U.S. Presidents (at least that is what the old timer at Macy’s told me). For a long time Kluft and Aireloom were considered among the more exclusive American luxury mattress makers. Eventually the company was acquired by the Spanish based Flex Bedding Group, a large international bedding manufacturer that also owns luxury brands such as Vi-Spring along with several other bedding companies around the world. Aireloom is still a well made mattress and clearly positioned in the luxury category, although some people feel it may not be quite at the same level of exclusivity it had decades ago when it was a smaller independent company.
Like many premium mattresses sold through retail stores, reviews online are mixed. I have read reviews where owners report that the comfort layers soften or lose support sooner than they expected, edge support began to drop and other similar issues. At the same time, it is important to keep online feedback in perspective. People are much more likely to go online and write about a problem than to post when they are perfectly happy sleeping on their mattress for years. I have tested several Airelooms over the years, in stores like Macy’s and Mancini’s along with independent private stores. They certainly feel very substantial initially. One design element that sometimes comes up in discussions is Aireloom’s use of a foam perimeter edge support system instead of edge to edge springs. This tends to be a bit of a 50/50 topic among mattress shoppers and industry professionals. Some people like the solid seating edge and the slightly plusher feel it allows across the surface. Others are more cautious because foam encasements can break down over time and they prefer the durability of steel spring edge support.
Overall, Aireloom is a good company that builds a substantial mattress and it still belongs in the luxury bedding category. The issue of long term durability is one that is reason for caution. At the same time there are a number of other manufacturers doing excellent work as well. Brands like Shifman, Royal-Pedic, Custom Comfort Mattress, and Vi-Spring all produce very high quality mattresses with traditional craftsmanship. There are also a number of smaller manufacturers like McRoskey and Beckley, along with component based brands that can build mattresses with very specific materials and designs. Many of the companies discussed within TMU fall into that category, and TMU has Trusted Members who are known to be the best latex experts in the industry so there is no shortage on that front, and can often craft something very close to a person’s exact comfort and support preferences.
At the end of the day, every mattress really comes down to three basic components: a support layer, a comfort layer, and the cover panel. Your personal preferences, posture and alignment, and pressure relief needs are the key factors that the mattress should address. Materials matter. The quality of the foams, the density of those foams, and the durability of the materials used in the comfort layers all play a major role in how a mattress performs over time. Whether the materials are all natural, synthetic, or some combination of both is another part of the equation. Just as important is how thoughtfully the mattress is constructed and the quality of the foundation or support system underneath it. All of these factors together determine how well a mattress will hold up and continue to provide proper comfort and support.
Not a definitive answer on what you should choose, but hopefully some information that helps.
Maverick
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Thank you, Maverick for your detailed reply, which helps us. The edge support of the Aireloom is a concern, as well as it’s limited use of latex. My wife wants to be able to lie on a mattress before buying, but finding a distributor that has a showroom with latex mattresses requires major detective work, unless I am mistaken. I found the Cloud Mattress Company in Smyrna, Tennessee which is about 2-1/2 hours from our place in Dayton, TN. I am going to check out Plush Beds and a few other brands to see if there is anything worth considering. I also like the Cozy Bed brand, but travelling all the way to Virginia would be a stretch. Thanks again for your help!
Hi there! my friend has an Aireloom mattress and she loves it. She recommended that I purchased one when I started my mattress hunt, but I am more concerned with all natural, non toxic materials than she is. I ended up going with an all latex mattress from Mattress Makers and they are awesome! Is there a Savvy rest location near you that you can visit by chance?
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Thanks for your reply. I agree that a more natural mattress is the way to go. I was unable to find a Savvy Rest location near us in Dayton, TN. Closest to us are locations in North Carolina and Virginia, quite a distance from here. Check out the Savvy Rest website. Thanks again.
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Hi Aford28 again. I knew I had read about a nice family business that crafts their own mattresses in Tennessee. They were featured in this month’s BedTimes Magazine. They sell the usual blah Tempur/Sealy Line up, but have their own brand that looks quite inviting.
The name of the company is MurMaid Mattress in Chattanooga.
Best of luck to you.
Maverick
Thanks, Maverick. I do know about the company, but I have never been there. I’ll check out their brand. My wife and I are planning a trip to Cloud Mattress in Smyrna, TN soon. They have a showroom with some latex mattresses. I want to see the Plush Bed mattresses. Finding the “right” latex or latex hybrid is becoming a chore. And, you are right, there is a lot of the usual baloney surrounding the major brand sales pitches.
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Hi @Aford28
I was the buyer at Bloomingdale’s that introduced the first Kluft mattresses in the USA, and worked closely with Earl Kluft when he purchased Aireloom. Earl was a true genius at designing and building mattresses, and for a time the Kluft/Aireloom brands represented the gold standard in US-manufactured luxury mattresses. Unfortunately, Earl passed away 8 years ago, the talented team he put together has all moved on, and the product line is not what it used to be.
If you’re looking for more info, and some neutral guidance, give me a call and I’ll be happy to answer your questions and provide you with options.
Best,
Bryan Umiker, Owner
Ethical Mattress Company
201-618-3565