Aireloom Mattresses in Knoxville, Tennessee
Handmade luxury mattresses from California, built one at a time with natural materials and hand-tufted by skilled artisans. Come experience the Aireloom difference at Braden’s showroom in Knoxville.
Handmade in California Since the 1940s
The Aireloom story begins in the 1940s, when a small workshop in Los Angeles started building mattresses entirely by hand. At a time when the rest of the industry was racing toward mass production, Aireloom went the other direction — committing to hand-tufting, natural materials, and the kind of painstaking craftsmanship that most manufacturers had already abandoned. Every mattress was built one at a time, by hand, with layers of cotton, wool, silk, and horsehair carefully assembled and tufted into a sleeping surface that no machine could replicate. It was a radical approach then, and it’s even more remarkable that it survives today.
The brand’s legacy is now carried forward by E.S. Kluft & Company, which produces every Aireloom mattress at their facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Kluft didn’t just acquire the name — they preserved the original hand-tufting techniques and the commitment to natural materials that defined Aireloom from the beginning. Skilled craftspeople still spend hours on each mattress, pulling each tuft through by hand, stitching the borders by hand, and layering natural fibers with the kind of care and attention that simply doesn’t exist in factory production. In an industry dominated by bed-in-a-box foam mattresses, Aireloom remains one of the last truly handmade mattress brands in America.
At Braden’s, we carry Aireloom because we believe in what they represent: a product where the quality is in the making, not the marketing. These are mattresses you need to lie on to understand — the hand-tufted feel, the natural temperature regulation, the way the materials respond to your body. Come visit our Knoxville showroom and spend time on an Aireloom. Once you feel the difference that handmade makes, everything else on the market feels like a compromise.
The Art of Handmade Sleep
Aireloom mattresses are built the way mattresses used to be made — by hand, with natural materials, one at a time. Here’s what sets their craftsmanship apart from everything else on the market.
Hand-Tufted Construction
Every Aireloom mattress is hand-tufted by skilled craftspeople in Rancho Cucamonga, California — a process that takes hours per mattress and simply cannot be rushed. While the rest of the mattress industry has moved to machine tufting for speed and cost savings, Aireloom still does it the old way: one tuft at a time, pulled through by hand, each one anchoring the layers of natural material into a unified sleeping surface. The result is a mattress with a feel that no machine can replicate — consistent tension across the surface, a responsiveness that adapts to your body, and a durability that holds up for years without sagging or shifting. It’s the mattress equivalent of bespoke tailoring, and it’s one of the last places in the industry where this kind of handwork still exists.
Natural Materials
Aireloom builds their mattresses with layers of genuine natural fibers — cotton, silk, cashmere, wool, horsehair, and natural latex — rather than the synthetic foams that dominate most of the mattress market. Each material plays a specific role: wool regulates temperature and wicks moisture, horsehair provides resilient support and airflow, silk adds a soft hand feel, and natural latex delivers responsive comfort without the off-gassing and heat retention of petroleum-based foams. Many Aireloom models contain no polyurethane foam at all. It’s a materials philosophy rooted in how people actually sleep — cooler, drier, and more comfortable through the night.
Side-Stitched Borders
Aireloom’s side-stitched borders are another handcrafted detail that separates these mattresses from the competition. Rather than using foam encasement or machine-stitched tape edges, Aireloom’s craftspeople hand-stitch the border of each mattress to create a firm, supportive edge that holds its shape over time. This means you can sit on the edge of the bed or sleep near the perimeter without feeling like you’re going to roll off. It also extends the usable sleeping surface and helps the mattress maintain its structure for years. It’s a small detail that makes a real difference in how the mattress lives in your bedroom.
Aireloom Collections at Bradens
Why Buy Aireloom at Braden’s?
- Authorized Aireloom dealer in East Tennessee — genuine handmade mattresses backed by full manufacturer support
- Lie on every model in our showroom — the only way to find the right comfort level is to experience it in person
- Expert sleep guidance from our team to help you navigate comfort levels, materials, and collections
- Exclusive promotions and pricing available in-store that you won’t find online
- Financing available to make investing in a handmade luxury mattress more comfortable for your budget
- White-glove delivery with professional in-home setup and removal of your old mattress
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Aireloom mattresses made?
Every Aireloom mattress is handmade in Rancho Cucamonga, California by E.S. Kluft & Company. The brand was originally founded in Los Angeles in the 1940s and has remained a California-made product throughout its history. Today, Kluft continues the tradition of American handcraftsmanship, with skilled artisans hand-tufting and hand-stitching each mattress individually. In an industry that has largely moved overseas or to machine production, Aireloom is one of the last truly handmade mattress brands in the United States.
What materials are used in Aireloom mattresses?
Aireloom mattresses are built with layers of premium natural materials including cotton, silk, cashmere, wool, horsehair, and natural latex. Each material is selected for specific performance qualities — wool for temperature regulation and moisture wicking, horsehair for resilient support and airflow, silk for softness, and natural latex for responsive comfort. Many Aireloom models contain no polyurethane foam at all, relying entirely on natural fibers for comfort and support. This natural materials approach results in a cooler, more breathable sleeping surface compared to conventional foam mattresses.
Why does handmade matter in a mattress?
Hand-tufting creates a fundamentally different mattress than machine production. When a craftsperson hand-tufts a mattress, they pull each tuft through the layers with consistent tension, anchoring the natural materials into a cohesive sleeping surface that responds to your body as a unified whole rather than as separate layers. Machine tufting can’t achieve this same level of precision and feel. Hand-stitched borders provide firmer, more durable edge support than foam encasement. The result is a mattress that sleeps better, holds its shape longer, and develops a comfort profile over time that a factory mattress simply cannot match. It takes hours to build a single Aireloom, but that time investment is what makes the difference.
Where can I buy Aireloom mattresses in Knoxville?
Braden’s is an authorized Aireloom dealer serving the Knoxville, Tennessee area. You can experience and compare Aireloom mattresses in person at our showroom at 11105 Turkey Drive in Knoxville. Our sleep specialists can walk you through the different collections and comfort levels to help you find the right match for your sleep style and preferences. We offer white-glove delivery with professional setup and old mattress removal. We also have a location in Maryville for your convenience.
Experience Aireloom in Knoxville
An Aireloom mattress is something you need to feel to believe. The hand-tufted comfort, the natural temperature regulation, the supportive yet responsive feel — none of that comes through on a screen. Visit our Knoxville showroom to lie on every Aireloom model we carry, compare comfort levels and collections, and work with our sleep specialists to find the mattress that’s right for how you sleep.
Knoxville Showroom
11105 Turkey Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
Mon–Sat 10am–7pm
(Tue–Thu until 6pm)
Maryville Location
119 Airbag Way
Maryville, TN
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