AW Mattress is the family-owned Landover, Maryland factory label of AW Industries. It's been American made since 1931 and employs 200-plus workers. It makes Serta-licensed, Restonic, Silentnight, Sleepwell and HighClere beds. HighClere is its luxury line inspired by a British castle, with six builds from Plush to Extra Firm. You can only buy it through authorized retailers. Prices and trial terms aren't published, so you'll need to get quotes and written terms from a local dealer.
Good fit: shoppers near Mid-Atlantic authorized retailers who want an American-made castle-styled mattress and prefer choosing firmness in store; fans of wool-topped comfort and open-cell cooling foams; hospitality buyers via the Legacy Hospitality line.
Poor fit: online-only shoppers wanting published prices, a brand-direct sleep trial, or boxed delivery; latex, organic-certified, or adjustable-base-included bundle shoppers; buyers needing published weight limits or white-glove removal.
Outside review scores
Review sites checked: Not yet researched. Their scores: Not published. Model they tested: HighClere Mattress, six firmness builds. Each site tests in its own way, so read each row on its own.
AW Mattress is the family-owned Landover, Maryland factory label of AW Industries (American made since 1931, 200-plus workers), maker of Serta-licensed, Restonic, Silentnight, Sleepwell and HighClere beds. HighClere is its British-castle-inspired luxury line in six firmness builds from Plush to Extra Firm, sold only through authorized retailers with prices and trial terms unpublished.
1931
American made since
200-plus
Workers
Family-owned, Landover, Maryland
Ownership
When AW Mattress makes sense
Mid-Atlantic shoppers near authorized retailers
Buyers who want an American-made, castle-styled mattress
People who like choosing firmness in store
Fans of wool-topped comfort and open-cell cooling foam
Hospitality buyers through Legacy Hospitality
When Another Mattress May Suit You Better
Online-only shoppers who want published prices
Buyers who want a brand-direct sleep trial or boxed delivery
Latex or organic-certified shoppers
Buyers who need published weight limits or white-glove removal
Review site scores
How the big review sites score AW Mattress
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: HighClere Mattress, six firmness builds. 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.
Side sleepers: start with Plush, 2-Sided Plush, or the 4-Inch Euro Top for the most pressure cushioning around shoulders and hips; confirm the exact top depth with the retailer since layer details are unpublished. Back sleepers: Luxury Firm is the balanced middle choice, with Extra Firm or 2-Sided Firm for those wanting less sink and firmer lumbar support. Stomach sleepers: Extra Firm or 2-Sided Firm best resist midsection sag.
Hot sleepers: Aurora open-cell foam is claimed to deliver 50 percent greater airflow than other products, and Tokowool wool wicks naturally, but no independent cooling tests are published. Heavier sleepers: the flippable 2-sided builds offer two wear surfaces; per-person weight guidance is not published as of Sept 2026.
Firmness finder
Which AW Mattress feel fits you?
Weight chart not yet researched
Weight and sleep position can change how a bed feels. We have not yet checked whether AW Mattress 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.
Neck: on your side, your nose should line up with the middle of your chest, not tip up or down.
Shoulders: your bottom shoulder should sink in. Tingling or a numb arm means the bed is too firm for you.
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.
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.
AW Mattress lists 6 models. Feel names are the brand's labels.
HighClere Mattress Plush (OS 500935622): the softest one-sided build in the six-model HighClere Mattress lineup, topped with Tokowool New Zealand wool blend and Aurora open-cell foam; full layer specs, sizes beyond standard four, and prices not published. HighClere Mattress Luxury Firm (OS 500935521): the middle luxury-firm one-sided build balancing cushioning with support; same Tokowool and Aurora story, detailed construction not published.
HighClere Mattress Extra Firm (OS 500935621): the firmest one-sided build for stomach sleepers and back-support seekers; detailed construction not published. HighClere Mattress 2-Sided Firm (OS 500935721): flippable double-sided firm build positioned for extended usable life since both sides sleep; detailed construction not published.
HighClere Mattress 2-Sided Plush: flippable double-sided plush build for soft-comfort seekers wanting two wear surfaces; detailed construction not published. HighClere Mattress 4-Inch Euro Top: euro-top build with a tall 4-inch comfort top for extra cushioning depth; detailed construction not published. Sibling HighClere collections on the same brand hub (Limited Edition, Follies, Foam, adjustable base) sit outside this six-build Mattress set.
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Visual
Model
Build
Firmness (brand words)
HighClere Mattress Plush (OS 500935622)
Topped with Tokowool New Zealand wool blend and Aurora open-cell foam.
Plush, softest one-sided build
HighClere Mattress Luxury Firm (OS 500935521)
One-sided, with the same Tokowool and Aurora story.
Luxury Firm
HighClere Mattress Extra Firm (OS 500935621)
Aimed at stomach sleepers and back-support seekers.
Extra Firm, firmest one-sided build
HighClere Mattress 2-Sided Firm (OS 500935721)
Flippable double-sided build, so both sides sleep.
Firm, two-sided
HighClere Mattress 2-Sided Plush
Flippable double-sided build with two wear surfaces.
Plush, two-sided
HighClere Mattress 4-Inch Euro Top
A tall 4-inch comfort top for extra cushioning depth.
Cushioned euro top
Where the maker doesn't publish a number, we say so.
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Model
Coil gauge
Coil count
Foam density
Latex
ILD
Model 1 of 6
HighClere Mattress Plush (OS 500935622): Not yet researched
Prices checked Not yet researched · 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.
No HighClere or AW Mattress prices are published on awmattress.com; the site shows product stories and a retailer locator instead of a cart, so all pricing lives with authorized retailers. Value positioning per the brand: luxury inspired by Highclere Castle at an affordable price, American-designed, manufactured, built and tested.
Street prices, size-level pricing, financing, and promotions: not published as of Sept 2026; shoppers must quote local dealers and compare against Serta, Restonic and Silentnight stablemates sold through the same network.
AW Mattress prices by size
Twin
37 x 74 in.Not yet researched
Full
52.5 x 74 in.Not yet researched
Queen
59 x 79 in.Not yet researched
King
75 x 79 in.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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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.
How well the mattresses hold up: brand-reported durability claims are general only, namely quality mattresses that lengthen the replacement cycle and provide years of good sleep, plus American-built testing language with no published test data. The 2-Sided Firm and 2-Sided Plush builds are flippable, which in principle spreads wear across two sleep surfaces.
Sag thresholds, foam-density longevity data, edge-support construction, and independent durability testing: not published as of Sept 2026.
Company track record: AW Industries traces roots to Abe Krupsaw's American Bedding plant in Depression-era Washington DC, became a Serta licensee, refocused on mattress manufacturing in the early 1990s, and now runs a 200-plus-worker Landover, Maryland plant; this is brand-reported history rather than independent verification.
What to watch for, and when:
Ownership, deals, lawsuits & launches
Company History & Model Evolution
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1931American made since
American made since 1931
Early 1990sRefocused on mattress manufacturing
refocused on mattress manufacturing in the early 1990s
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 SAYSFlippable 2-sided builds
NOT PUBLISHEDNo sag thresholds or durability testing
THE BRAND SAYSAmerican made since 1931
NOT PUBLISHEDNo certifications published
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
NOT PUBLISHEDNo warranty details
THE BRAND SAYSNot yet researched
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 length, return window, exchange policy, or restocking and pickup fees are published on the official site as of Sept 2026. Purchases are dealer sales, so trial and return rights are governed by the selling retailer rather than a brand-direct promise. Shoppers should get the dealer trial window, comfort-exchange rules, and any fees in writing before buying, and confirm whether floor-model or final-sale terms apply.
Your trial, night by night
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
Not yet researchedNot yet researched
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 AW Mattress.
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.
no delivery speeds, costs, geographic limits, setup instructions, foundation specs, or haul-away terms are published on awmattress.com as of Sept 2026. Because purchase happens through authorized dealers, delivery and setup follow the selling retailer policy, so confirm scheduling, fees, stair carries, and old-bed removal before ordering.
Base compatibility guidance (slat gaps, boxspring vs. platform, adjustable-base approval): not published as of Sept 2026; verify with the dealer to protect warranty coverage.
Typical wait: Not published
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.
What the warranties cover: the site terms reference an incorporated Warranty document and a limited warranty, but warranty length, sag-depth thresholds, covered defects, exclusions, claim steps, and transportation charges are not published as of Sept 2026.
The contact page invites warranty questions through AW Mattresses (1-800-638-0520), so request the written HighClere warranty from the dealer or the factory before purchase and keep proof of purchase. Standard cautions apply: use a proper foundation, protect against stains and moisture, and keep law tags, since these commonly affect bedding warranty claims.
Covered when the dip is deeper than Not yet researched, measured with nobody on the bed.
Strip the bed down to the mattress and wait a few hours so the top layers can recover.
Lay a straight edge (a broom handle or long level) across the dip, resting on the flat parts.
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.
no on-site review system, ratings, or testimonials were found on the HighClere or AW Mattress pages as of Sept 2026. Third-party ratings for HighClere builds (Google, BBB, retailer sites, sleep publications): not published as of Sept 2026. Complaint themes from retrievable sources: none documented as of Sept 2026, which reflects thin public review trails for a regional factory-to-retailer label rather than verified satisfaction.
Shoppers should ask dealers for references and check retailer-level reviews before buying.
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
None found
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Platform
Rating
Sample
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.
Published materials: Tokowool, a high-loft wool blend from free-range New Zealand sheep selected for resilient buoyant fiber with no chemical or mechanical manipulation claimed; Aurora open-cell foam claimed at 50 percent greater airflow than competing products; memory foam and gel-infused materials per the site terms.
Coils, latex, cover textiles, fire barrier, quilt details, foam densities, and per-model layer stacks: not published as of Sept 2026. Certifications (CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GOLS, Greenguard): not published as of Sept 2026. Sizes: Twin (37 x 74 in.), Full (52.5 x 74 in.), Queen (59 x 79 in.), King (75 x 79 in.), with Twin XL, Full XL and California King possibly available on inquiry.
Safety labels, and what each one covers
Certifications
Not yet researched
We have not yet verified AW Mattress's certification claims with the certifiers themselves.
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
Tokowool New Zealand wool blend
2
Aurora open-cell foam
3
Memory foam and gel-infused materials
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.
Try and buy through authorized retailers only: use the Find a Retailer locator at https://awmattress.com/find-a-retailer/ (search by address, city, state, zip or name) or the Where to Buy page; the brand notes products are available in big multi-store chains via their own store locators. No brand-owned showrooms, e-commerce checkout, or phone ordering are published.
Direct contact: 1-800-638-0520 and awertz@awimattress.com (VP Retail Sales) for product, warranty, and retailer-opportunity questions. Related in-house options to compare in store: Serta, Restonic, Silentnight, Sleepwell and the 1776 Collection plus Legacy Hospitality for commercial buyers.
Showroom Network
Authorized retailers only
Not yet researched
Store Access
Find a Retailer locator
Not yet researched
Sales Culture
No brand-owned showrooms
Not yet researched
Inventory & Delivery
Not yet researched
Not yet researched
How to test a bed in the store
Where AW Mattress 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
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Authorized retailers
Retailer
Not yet researched. Checked Find a Retailer and Where to Buy pages.
Chapter 12
AW Mattress 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.
Brand vs. other mattress brands: versus Serta (sold by AW itself as licensee): HighClere offers boutique castle-styled exclusivity through regional dealers while Serta offers national models, published specs, and broad reviews. Versus Restonic (also made by AW): both are factory-direct regional labels; compare comfort stacks and dealer prices side by side.
Versus Silentnight and Sleepwell (AW stablemates): same factory and dealer network, different styling stories, so buy on feel and price. Versus national luxury hybrids (e.g. Beautyrest, Stearns and Foster): HighClere counters with American-made wool-topped builds but lags on published specs, trials, and review depth.
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 AW Mattress. 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.
researched Sept 16, 2026 from official awmattress.com pages first (HighClere Mattress page, HighClere brand hub, About Us with company timeline, Brands, Find a Retailer, Where to Buy, Terms and Conditions, Contact), with brand claims labeled as brand-reported and gaps recorded rather than filled.
Key sources: https://awmattress.com/brands/highclere/highclere-mattress/, https://awmattress.com/brands/highclere/, https://awmattress.com/about/, https://awmattress.com/find-a-retailer/, https://awmattress.com/terms-and-conditions/. No retailer or third-party review content was available, so prices, trials, warranties and ratings are not published.
How we check this page
Stage 01Factory
Who built the bed
Stage 02Test results
Outside test results
Stage 03Safety
Fire safety papers and the law tag
Stage 04Pressure and motion
Outside pressure and motion tests
Stage 05Reviews
Review scores, side by side
Quick Answers
Quick Answers Before You Buy
Safety and materials
Buying and policies
What are the six HighClere Mattress builds?
Plush, Luxury Firm, Extra Firm, 2-Sided Firm, 2-Sided Plush, and 4-Inch Euro Top, spanning soft to very firm with two flippable options.
Who makes HighClere mattresses?
AW Industries (AW Mattress) in Landover, Maryland, USA, under a Highclere Castle trademark license from Highclere Enterprises LLP, UK via LMI UK.
How much does a HighClere mattress cost?
Prices are not published on the brand site; get quotes from authorized retailers via the Find a Retailer locator.
Is there a sleep trial or warranty?
No trial terms and no warranty details are published as of Sept 2026; confirm retailer return rights and request the written factory warranty before buying.
What sizes are available?
Twin, Full, Queen and King standard, with Twin XL, Full XL and California King possibly available on inquiry.
Where can I try one?
At authorized local retailers found through https://awmattress.com/find-a-retailer/ or big multi-store chains carrying AW brands.
Prices and promos checked Not yet researched. Recheck before buying.
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