Airflex Mattress Review

Models 6 models
Feels Firmer, conforming
Trial None published
Warranty Not published
Owner Reviews Not yet researched
Ship Type White Glove available

The 30-Second Verdict: Quick Summary

Airflex is McRoskey Mattress Co.'s made-to-order Bay Area collection. It has three double-sided builds: Borrego, Dunsmuir and Inverness, each in Firm or Gentle. They pair pocketed or micro coils with gel memory foam, Serene foam or Talalay latex. Covers use Supima cotton and GOTS-certified wool. The collection starts at $1,799. It's best if you're a Bay Area shopper who wants a flippable handcrafted bed. The brand doesn't publish a trial or warranty (checked September 2026).

Borrego Firm Borrego Firm, product photo
Borrego Firm, product photo
Firmness Firm Not yet researched
Mattress Type Innerspring Pocketed coils with gel memory foam
Queen $ $2,499 $2,499
Coil Count 704 coils (queen) Fabric-encased pocketed coils
Key Strengths
  • Bay Area shoppers who can visit the San Francisco or San Rafael showrooms
  • Fans of double-sided flippable mattresses
  • Sleepers who want a simple Firm or Gentle choice
  • Natural-material fans (Supima cotton, GOTS wool, Talalay latex in step-up models)
  • Shoppers who need custom sizes
Good to Know
  • Online-only buyers outside the delivery area
  • Bargain hunters
  • Shoppers who require a published sleep trial and warranty
  • Anyone who needs fast bed-in-a-box delivery, since standard builds take 3 to 4 weeks
Chapter 01

Is Airflex the best mattress for you?

Good fit for Bay Area shoppers who can visit the San Francisco or San Rafael showrooms; fans of double-sided flippable mattresses; sleepers who want a simple Firm-vs-Gentle choice; natural-material leaners (Supima cotton, GOTS wool, Talalay latex in step-up models); and shoppers needing custom sizes.

Poor fit for online-only buyers outside the delivery area; bargain hunters; shoppers who require a published sleep trial and warranty; and anyone needing fast bed-in-a-box delivery (standard builds take 3-4 weeks).

Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: No third-party expert reviews. Model they tested: Not yet researched. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.

Airflex is McRoskey Mattress Co.'s made-to-order Bay Area collection: three double-sided builds (Borrego 13.5in, Dunsmuir 15in, Inverness 14in) in Firm or Gentle feels, pairing pocketed or micro coils with gel memory foam, Serene foam, or Talalay latex under Supima cotton and GOTS-certified wool. Collection from $1,799. Best for Bay Area shoppers wanting flippable handcrafted beds. Caveat: no published trial or warranty terms as of Sept 2026.

Since 1899
Maker in business

To order, double-sided
Built

Not yet researched
Not yet researched

When Airflex makes sense
  • Bay Area shoppers who can visit the San Francisco or San Rafael showrooms
  • Fans of double-sided flippable mattresses
  • Sleepers who want a simple Firm or Gentle choice
  • Natural-material fans (Supima cotton, GOTS wool, Talalay latex in step-up models)
  • Shoppers who need custom sizes
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
  • Online-only buyers outside the delivery area
  • Bargain hunters
  • Shoppers who require a published sleep trial and warranty
  • Anyone who needs fast bed-in-a-box delivery, since standard builds take 3 to 4 weeks
Review site scores

How the big review sites score Airflex

Each site's own score and the exact bed it tested, side by side.

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Publication Reported Score Configuration Tested Testing Scope Evaluation Focus

Main configuration: Not yet researched. Read each row's testing scope before comparing scores. Each outlet uses its own method, so we don't combine these scores into one rating.

Reading the scores

Why we don't average the scores

Use the dates and sources shown with each result. Prices, models and policies can change.
Chapter 02

Comfort and firmness: which mattress fits you

Why this matters to you: Feel names are the brand's words, not measurements. Use them to shortlist two or three beds, then let your body decide.

Back and stomach sleepers wanting support: Firm options, especially Dunsmuir Firm or Inverness Firm (latex over coils). Side sleepers wanting pressure relief: Gentle options, especially Inverness Gentle (6in Talalay) or Dunsmuir Gentle. Hot sleepers: all models carry 8 brass air vents plus breathable cotton and wool, with latex-heavy Inverness the most breathable on paper (no comparative test data published).

Couples: pocketed and microcoil units should limit motion transfer versus open coils, but confirm in the showroom. Shoppers needing odd sizes: all three collections offer custom sizes via a Customer Experience Specialist.

Firmness finder

Which Airflex feel fits you?

Weight chart not yet researched

Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether Airflex publishes a fit chart by body weight, so use a trial, where one is offered, to test the bed the way you sleep at home.

Four alignment checkpoints against a neutral posture line Neck Shoulders Lower back Hips level with spine sink in, no pinch no gap below no sag Straight spine line
  1. Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
  2. Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
  3. Lower back: on your back, slide a flat hand under your waist. A big gap means too firm; no room at all can mean too soft.
  4. Hips: ask someone to look from the side. Hips lower than shoulders means the bed is too soft for you.
Figure 2.1: Four checks to run in a store, lying still in the position you sleep in most. The store test in chapter 11 says how long to lie on each bed.
Chapter 03

Compare the mattresses

Why this matters to you: Models from one brand can differ in feel, height and layers. Match the feel label and height to how you sleep before you compare prices.

Airflex lists 6 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.

Borrego Firm (entry, 13.5in double-sided): pocketed coils (704 queen) with 3in viscose gel memory foam plus 2in HD comfort foam; firmer conforming feel; queen mattress-only $2,499. Borrego Gentle: identical build in a softer comfort calibration for pressure relief; queen $2,499. Dunsmuir Firm (mid-tier, 15in double-sided): pocketed coils (1,041 queen) with 3in aerated Serene foam plus 2in natural Talalay latex; responsive firm feel; queen $3,299.

Dunsmuir Gentle: same build, softer calibration; queen $3,299. Inverness Firm (flagship, 14in double-sided): SoftTech microcoils with edge support (2,706 queen) plus 6in natural Talalay latex; buoyant supportive firm feel; queen $3,999. Inverness Gentle: same build, softer calibration; queen $3,999.

All six sold mattress-only or as a set with a 4in or 9in foundation.

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Visual Model Build Profile Firmness (brand words) Queen $ Coil Count
Borrego Firm, product photo Borrego Firm Double-sided coil 13.5 inches Firm $2,499 704 coils (queen)
Borrego Gentle, product photo Borrego Gentle Identical build to Borrego Firm in a softer comfort calibration. 13.5 inches Gentle $2,499 704 coils (queen)
Dunsmuir Firm, product photo Dunsmuir Firm Double-sided coil and latex 15 inches Firm $3,299 1,041 coils (queen)
Dunsmuir Gentle, product photo Dunsmuir Gentle Same build as Dunsmuir Firm, softer calibration. 15 inches Gentle $3,299 1,041 coils (queen)
Inverness Firm, product photo Inverness Firm Microcoil and latex 14 inches Firm $3,999 2,706 coils (queen)
Inverness Gentle, product photo Inverness Gentle Same build as Inverness Firm, softer calibration. 14 inches Gentle $3,999 2,706 coils (queen)

Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.

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ModelCoil gaugeCoil countFoam densityLatexILD
Model 1 of 6

Borrego Firm: Not yet researched

Borrego Firm, product photo
Borrego Firm
Borrego Firm, product photo
Construction Double-sided coil
Profile 13.5 inches
Firmness Firm
Queen $ $2,499
Coil count 704 coils (queen)

The entry build. Pocketed coils (704 in a queen) with 3 in of viscose gel memory foam plus 2 in of HD comfort foam.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 2 of 6

Borrego Gentle: Softer calibration for pressure relief

Borrego Gentle, product photo
Borrego Gentle
Borrego Gentle, product photo
Construction Not yet researched
Profile 13.5 inches
Firmness Gentle
Queen $ $2,499
Coil count 704 coils (queen)

Identical build to Borrego Firm in a softer comfort calibration.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 3 of 6

Dunsmuir Firm: Not yet researched

Dunsmuir Firm, product photo
Dunsmuir Firm
Dunsmuir Firm, product photo
Construction Double-sided coil and latex
Profile 15 inches
Firmness Firm
Queen $ $3,299
Coil count 1,041 coils (queen)

The mid-tier build. Pocketed coils (1,041 in a queen) with 3 in of aerated Serene foam plus 2 in of natural Talalay latex.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 4 of 6

Dunsmuir Gentle: Not yet researched

Dunsmuir Gentle, product photo
Dunsmuir Gentle
Dunsmuir Gentle, product photo
Construction Not yet researched
Profile 15 inches
Firmness Gentle
Queen $ $3,299
Coil count 1,041 coils (queen)

Same build as Dunsmuir Firm, softer calibration.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 5 of 6

Inverness Firm: Not yet researched

Inverness Firm, product photo
Inverness Firm
Inverness Firm, product photo
Construction Microcoil and latex
Profile 14 inches
Firmness Firm
Queen $ $3,999
Coil count 2,706 coils (queen)

The flagship. SoftTech microcoils with edge support (2,706 in a queen) plus 6 in of natural Talalay latex.

Best For

Consider Instead If

Model 6 of 6

Inverness Gentle: Not yet researched

Inverness Gentle, product photo
Inverness Gentle
Inverness Gentle, product photo
Construction Not yet researched
Profile 14 inches
Firmness Gentle
Queen $ $3,999
Coil count 2,706 coils (queen)

Same build as Inverness Firm, softer calibration.

Best For

Consider Instead If

The full lineup

Every Airflex mattress, past and present

Why this matters to you:
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ModelLineSoldStatus
BorregoAirflexNot foundSold now
DunsmuirNot yet researchedNot foundSold now
InvernessNot yet researchedNot foundSold now
Borrego GentleNot foundSold now
Dunsmuir GentleNot foundSold now
Inverness GentleNot foundSold now
Borrego FirmNot foundNo longer sold
Dunsmuir FirmNot foundNo longer sold
Inverness FirmNot foundNo longer sold
MendocinoNot foundNo longer sold
OjaiNot foundNo longer sold

Chapter 04

Prices checked Sept 2026 · recheck before buying

Mattress prices and value

Why this matters to you: A starting price can rise with size, base and delivery. Get the full price for your size in writing before you choose.

Bands seen Sept 2026 on store.mcroskeysf.com: Borrego from $1,799 (twin mattress-only), queen $2,499 mattress-only / about $2,999 set; Dunsmuir from $2,249 (collection page), queen $3,299 mattress-only / $3,798 set; Inverness from $2,499 (twin mattress-only), queen $3,999 mattress-only / $4,498 set. 0% APR Wells Fargo financing teaser shown. Add $16/piece CalRecycle fee.

Value read: genuine handcrafted double-sided construction with premium fills, but premium pricing with no published trial or warranty and only a handful of on-site reviews, so negotiate delivered price and get exchange terms in writing.

Not yet researched

White-glove delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are covered in Delivery & Setup.

Prices and sales discounts come from current brand catalogs. Prices may change during holiday promotions.

Are the expensive ones worth it?

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ModelBuy Airflex IfSkip IfBuy Instead
Chapter 05

How well do the mattresses hold up?

Why this matters to you: A mattress is a long buy. Lean on the written warranty and real owner reports to judge how it will last.

The durability story is double-sided mirrored construction designed to be flipped to even out wear, plus hand-built coil units. McRoskey discloses handcrafted variance of about plus or minus 1in on dimensions and height. Against that: no foam densities, no sag or impression thresholds, and no warranty terms are published on the Airflex pages; no independent durability or sag testing found as of Sept 2026.

Treat long-term hold-up as unproven beyond the flippable design and the maker's since-1899 positioning.

What to watch for, and when:

Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches

Company History & Model Evolution

Show the full company history
1899 Maker operating since

McRoskey Mattress Co. of San Francisco (operating since 1899)

McRoskey Mattress Co. of San Francisco
Each milestone comes from the brand's own pages, government and court records, or named news reports, each with the date we checked it. Factory suppliers may update minor parts over time.

What we could confirm, and what the brand doesn't say

The left column is what we checked. Rows marked THE BRAND SAYS only report what the brand says. The right column is what the brand doesn't publish. Use the right column as your list of questions for a store or the brand's chat.

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What we checked What the brand doesn't publish
THE BRAND SAYSDouble-sided, flippable build NOT PUBLISHEDNo foam densities or sag thresholds
THE BRAND SAYSHand-built coil units NOT PUBLISHEDNo independent durability testing
THE BRAND SAYSMade-to-order NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched
THE BRAND SAYSMaker since 1899 NOT PUBLISHEDNot yet researched

Where sources disagree

Chapter 06

Sleep trials, returns, exchanges and fees

Why this matters to you: Feel is hard to judge in a store or in a week. Know your exit plan and its cost before you pay.

No sleep-trial period is stated on any Airflex product page as of Sept 2026. McRoskey operates an Exchanges page at https://www.mcroskeysf.com/exchanges/, but the exchange window, comfort-exchange fees, restocking fees, and refund method were not published in capturable form as of Sept 2026.

Custom sizes may carry extra restrictions; confirm trial, exchange, return, and fee terms with a Customer Experience Specialist in writing before ordering a made-to-order build.

Your trial, night by night
  1. Not yet researchedNot yet researched
  2. Not yet researchedNot yet researched
  3. Not yet researchedNot yet researched
What each choice costs you
Keep it$0Nothing more to do
Return itNot publishedNot yet researched
Swap itNot yet researchedNot yet researched

Not covered by the trial: Not yet researched

Figure 6.1: The trial in three dates and three prices. Put the last date in your calendar the day the bed arrives.

Check the terms for your seller and order date before buying from Airflex.
Chapter 07

Delivery, setup and old-mattress removal

Why this matters to you: Delivery terms decide your first week with the bed. Confirm the date, setup and old-bed removal before you pay.

Every Airflex mattress and box spring is built to order; allow 3-4 weeks fabrication for standard sizes, with extra time and cost for custom sizes.

White-glove delivery (inside delivery, set-up, and take-away of old mattress/box spring for up to two sets) is included in the purchase price within the San Francisco Bay Area; out-of-area and out-of-state white-glove or curbside rates apply and old-mattress take-away may cost extra outside the Bay Area. A $16/piece CalRecycle fee applies. See https://www.mcroskeysf.com/delivery-information/ and confirm timing in writing.

Typical wait: 3-4 weeks, built to order

Figure 7.1: What happens between your order and your first night. Clear a path to the bedroom before the team arrives.
Confirm the delivery date, setup and removal terms for your address before ordering.
Chapter 08

Terms checked on the brand's site · recheck before you buy

What do the warranties cover?

Why this matters to you: A warranty is only as good as its terms. Read the written terms and use a supported base, because the wrong frame can end coverage.

The brand doesn't publish what its warranty covers (checked September 2026). No warranty length, sag threshold, proration schedule or claim steps appear on the Airflex pages. The old warranty-exchanges link is dead. McRoskey points you to its Exchanges page and showroom specialists.

Not published as of Sept 2026. No warranty length, sag/impression threshold, prorating schedule, or claim procedure is published on the Airflex collection or product pages as of Sept 2026; McRoskey points shoppers to its Exchanges page and showroom specialists. Before buying, request the written warranty (years, coverage, exclusions, foundation requirements) and keep the receipt and law tag.

Measuring a mattress dip with a straight edge and a ruler Straight edge across the bed Dip depth Mattress, nobody lying on it

Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.

  1. Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
  2. Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
  3. Measure from the edge down to the deepest point, then photograph the ruler for your claim.
Figure 8.1: How to measure a sag before you file a warranty claim. Drawing not to scale.
Chapter 09

Review counts checked on each site · they change daily

Customer reviews and complaints

Why this matters to you: Star ratings depend on who posts and where. Read the low-star reviews for patterns, not just the average.

On-site Judge.me widgets: Borrego 5.00 average from 1 review; Dunsmuir 5.00 from 1 review (both praise product and showroom service); Inverness has no reviews. No third-party expert reviews, no verified complaint threads, and no ratings aggregates (BBB, Google, Yelp volumes) verified for Airflex as of Sept 2026. Complaint themes: none documented/found as of Sept 2026, which reflects thin review volume rather than proven satisfaction.

How we read the reviews

Read each platform on its own: who runs it, its rating scale, how many reviews it has, and the date we checked it.

Reported praise and concerns:

Review sites side by side

What each review site says

No complaints found

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Platform Rating Sample
Platform mark:Brand site (Judge.me), Borrego 5.00 1
Platform mark:Brand site (Judge.me), Dunsmuir 5.00 1
Chapter 10

What are the mattresses made of?

Why this matters to you: Layer names say little without numbers. Ask what is inside your exact model, layer by layer.

Shared across line (official product pages): California Supima cotton cover; naturally flame-resistant GOTS-certified organic wool; 8 hand-applied brass air vents; 8 box-stitched handles; double-sided mirrored construction. Borrego (13.5in): fabric-encased pocketed coils, 704 queen coil count, 3in viscose gel memory foam, 2in high-density comfort foam.

Dunsmuir (15in): fabric-encased pocketed coils, 1,041 queen coil count, 3in aerated Serene foam, 2in natural Talalay latex. Inverness (14in): SoftTech fabric-encased microcoils with edge support, 2,706 queen coil count, 6in natural Talalay latex. Sizes Twin through California King plus custom; foundations 4in or 9in (kings split).

Foam densities, latex blend/ILD, and full layer order not published as of Sept 2026.

The materials, in plain words

Talalay latex

Natural latex comfort layer

Used in: Dunsmuir and Inverness
SoftTech microcoils

Fabric-encased microcoils with edge support

Used in: Inverness
GOTS-certified organic wool

Naturally flame-resistant wool

Used in: Shared across the line

Safety labels, and what each one covers

GOTS
Organic wool
Our research sheet lists this certification for Airflex. We have not yet checked it with the certifier.
What these labels do and don't prove

Read your law tag

How to read the law tag in three steps

Why this matters to you:
Law tag guide

How to read a mattress law tag

The three steps

1
Supima cotton cover

2
GOTS-certified organic wool

3
Natural Talalay latex

Full law tag guide, factory code decoding, and the certificate glossary live on our shared safety page.

How to read this: the law tag, the brand's own statements, and certificates each cover different things. A spec the brand doesn't publish isn't proof it's missing; it just isn't shared.
Chapter 11

Where can you try and buy the mattresses?

Why this matters to you: Where you buy sets the price, the trial and who handles problems. Check the seller's terms, not just the brand's.

Exclusively through McRoskey: online at store.mcroskeysf.com (Airflex collection page plus Borrego, Dunsmuir, and Inverness product pages) and in person at the San Francisco showroom (phone 415.861.4532) and San Rafael showroom (phone 415.278.7770); Borrego page notes Airflex is on display in both showrooms. No other authorized retailers, marketplaces, or separate Airflex brand site found as of Sept 2026.

Showroom Network
Online at store.mcroskeysf.com
Not yet researched
Store Access
San Francisco showroom
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
San Rafael showroom
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
White-glove delivery in the Bay Area
Not yet researched

How to test a bed in the store

Where Airflex sells

A sample to show the mix of store types. Use the brand's store finder for the ones near you.

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# Channel Type
1 San Francisco Showroom
2 San Rafael Showroom
3 Online Online direct

Not yet researched. Checked the McRoskey store pages.

Chapter 12

Airflex vs. other mattress brands

Why this matters to you: A fair comparison needs the same facts for both beds. Line up price, trial and warranty for each one.

Vs McRoskey main-line builds: Airflex is the vented specialty collection with pocketed/microcoil units and latex step-ups. Vs national luxury innerspring (Aireloom, Stearns and Foster): Airflex wins on double-sided flippability and local made-to-order craft; loses on trial/warranty transparency and review depth. Vs bed-in-a-box brands: Airflex wins on materials and handwork; loses on price, 3-4-week lead time, and trial clarity.

Vs latex specialists: Inverness with 6in Talalay competes on natural materials but publishes fewer specs and no certifications beyond GOTS wool.

More brand reviews to compare: Ace Size, Acesleep, Adventure RV Mattress, Airpedic, Airweave, Alaskan King Bed Company.

Competitor details reflect published prices and specs on the date shown. Mattress brands may update prices and trial terms over time.
Chapter 13

How we research and report

This page is an early draft built from our research sheet for Airflex. We read the brand's own pages and public listings, and we do not test mattresses ourselves. Fields marked "Not yet researched" are still being checked.

We researched Airflex by fetching the official collection page and all three product pages (Borrego, Dunsmuir, Inverness) in Sept 2026, extracting feature bullets, heights, coil counts, sizes, and queen/twin prices from page content and variant data; reading the McRoskey delivery-information page for Bay Area white-glove terms; checking the warranty/exchanges URLs; and searching for third-party reviews and complaints.

Key sources: https://store.mcroskeysf.com/collections/airflex; https://store.mcroskeysf.com/products/airflex-borrego-collection; https://store.mcroskeysf.com/products/airflex-dunsmuir-collection; https://store.mcroskeysf.com/products/airflex-inverness-collection; https://www.mcroskeysf.com/delivery-information/.

How we check this page
Stage 01 Factory

Who built the bed

Stage 02 Test results

Outside test results

Stage 03 Safety

Fire safety papers and the law tag

Stage 04 Pressure and motion

Outside pressure and motion tests

Stage 05 Reviews

Review scores, side by side

Quick Answers

Quick Answers Before You Buy

Safety and materials
Buying and policies

Who makes Airflex?

It is a mattress collection sold and built-to-order by McRoskey Mattress Co. of San Francisco (operating since 1899); no separate Airflex manufacturer site found.

Are Firm and Gentle separate models?

No; each collection (Borrego, Dunsmuir, Inverness) comes in Firm or Gentle comfort calibrations on the same build.

How tall are they?

Borrego 13.5in, Inverness 14in, Dunsmuir 15in, all double-sided and flippable.

Is there a sleep trial or warranty?

Neither is published on the product pages as of Sept 2026; confirm exchange and warranty terms in writing before ordering.

Where can I buy and how long does it take?

store.mcroskeysf.com or the SF/San Rafael showrooms; standard builds take 3-4 weeks plus delivery scheduling.

What does delivery include?

Bay Area white-glove set-up with old-set take-away included; outside the area fees apply plus a $16/piece CalRecycle fee.

Prices and promos checked Sept 2026. Recheck before buying.

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