{"id":6082,"date":"2024-10-02T11:59:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T22:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T20:06:18","slug":"is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to roll up a Mattress?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good question! But of course, context plays a role. The question &#8216;Is it okay to roll up a mattress?&#8217; is very broad. Do you mean rolling it up briefly or folding it for a move? Or do you want to store it long-term? Are you considering buying a new mattress that will be delivered to you rolled up and wondering if it will hurt? We dive into all the possible questions and are happy to make you wiser!      <\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#How_can_you_store_your_mattress_safely\" >How can you store your mattress safely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#How_can_you_transport_a_mattress\" >How can you transport a mattress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#How_long_may_a_rolled_mattress_stay_rolled_up_after_purchase\" >How long may a rolled mattress stay rolled up after purchase?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Does_a_rolled-up_mattress_fit_in_a_car\" >Does a rolled-up mattress fit in a car?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Is_it_bad_to_leave_a_mattress_in_a_box\" >Is it bad to leave a mattress in a box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Can_you_sleep_directly_on_a_mattress_that_you_bought_rolled_up\" >Can you sleep directly on a mattress that you bought rolled up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Is_there_a_difference_in_sleeping_comfort_between_a_rolled_and_a_non-rolled_mattress\" >Is there a difference in sleeping comfort between a rolled and a non-rolled mattress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Is_it_OK_to_roll_up_a_mattress\" >Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Is it OK to roll up a mattress:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Can_all_mattresses_be_rolled_up\" >Can all mattresses be rolled up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/is-it-okay-to-roll-up-a-mattress\/#Can_you_roll_up_a_memory_foam_mattress\" >Can you roll up a memory foam mattress?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_store_your_mattress_safely\"><\/span>How can you store your mattress safely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should not roll or fold a mattress for (temporary) storage. Nor is it wise to place a mattress upright or sideways. With great preference, always lay a mattress flat to ensure quality. Also, make sure not to place heavy objects on the mattress. These compress and cause cracks or deformation.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_transport_a_mattress\"><\/span>How can you transport a mattress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to transport a <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-mattress-a-nuanced-answer\/\">mattress<\/a> is to lay it down flat. When transporting multiple mattresses, you can stack them on top of each other to save space. The heaviest mattress is at the bottom and the lightest at the top.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mattress-delivery-normaal.jpeg?resize=640%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6003\" style=\"width:823px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mattress-delivery-normaal.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mattress-delivery-normaal-480x269.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to transport a spring, foam, or latex mattress to your new address, it is perfectly possible to roll or fold it temporarily and briefly. Be careful though, because rolling up a mattress can cause serious damage to the padding. Depending on the padding in the mattress, it may end up tearing, breaking, or causing distortions in the springing.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mattresses with a steel band around the springs can hardly be folded. So don&#8217;t try that! Too bad, but these are best transported as one unit without too much folding or rolling. Use a specialized company or at least the right transport!   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_may_a_rolled_mattress_stay_rolled_up_after_purchase\"><\/span>How long may a rolled mattress stay rolled up after purchase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more often, mattresses appear that are sent rolled in a box. Manufacturers and shops find this convenient because they need less storage space and can take more mattresses on one load. And it&#8217;s also quite nice for you to take the mattress with you in the car right away without any hassle.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These mattresses are made to be rolled up for a while. Depending on the quality, this goes well for a maximum of 6 to 12 months after production. The speed at which your mattress later regains its original shape is linked to the quality of the mattress construction and the duration the mattress has been rolled up. The longer it has been rolled up, the longer you wait before the mattress regains its original shape.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_rolled-up_mattress_fit_in_a_car\"><\/span>Does a rolled-up mattress fit in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rolled-up mattress in a box is usually a maximum of 45 cm x 45 cm x 185 cm (2 persons) and can therefore be transported much more easily in a car.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A non-rolled mattress usually only fits in adapted commercial vehicles or SUVs with folding rear seats, in small vans, or in a station wagon. At the rear, the load may protrude 1 meter. So if you secure the load safely, you can also transport the mattress with the tailgate open!  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_leave_a_mattress_in_a_box\"><\/span>Is it bad to leave a mattress in a box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long-term compression of a mattress affects the mattress returning to its shape. In short, it will take longer, and if your mattress has been rolled up for too long, it will not return to its shape even after a few days.  Why is that?<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rolled-pockets-in-production.jpeg?resize=320%2C206&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5999\" style=\"width:823px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rolled-pockets-in-production.jpeg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rolled-pockets-in-production.jpeg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is mainly due to the foams and not so much the (pocket) springs. Springs are also rolled up and delivered under tension to the manufacturers (see photo) and sometimes lie there for some time without any loss of quality. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sleep_directly_on_a_mattress_that_you_bought_rolled_up\"><\/span>Can you sleep directly on a mattress that you bought rolled up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New mattresses are regularly delivered by mail in a rolled position, but they cannot stay that way forever, of course. When you take a mattress out of the packaging, it will normally regain its original shape quite quickly. Depending on the storage time, we are talking about a few minutes to a few hours and sometimes up to 48 hours. How long it takes depends on the time the mattress was already rolled up and especially on the quality of the mattress.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shops or manufacturers often recommend letting the mattress air for 72 hours after opening so that the mattress has enough time to regain its original shape. The typical smell of plastic and foam will also disappear then. When you buy European products, you can be at ease regarding harmful substances. Thanks to strict European rules, harmful substances are strictly controlled.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rollpack-mattress.jpeg?resize=640%2C312&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5995\" style=\"width:823px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rollpack-mattress.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rollpack-mattress-480x234.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_in_sleeping_comfort_between_a_rolled_and_a_non-rolled_mattress\"><\/span>Is there a difference in sleeping comfort between a rolled and a non-rolled mattress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! There is a difference, but you won&#8217;t notice much of it over time. To understand this well, you should know that foam that is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vandale.nl\/gratis-woordenboek\/nederlands\/betekenis\/gecomprimeerde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compressed<\/a> often becomes more flexible during use. Your mattress will therefore adapt to your body and become slightly more flexible.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you compress a mattress, the various foams will become more flexible. So you already get a more flexible mattress at home. Gradually, the mattress adapts to your body and because it is no longer compressed, the support also increases. So after a few weeks, both mattresses are equivalent in support.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Is_it_OK_to_roll_up_a_mattress\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Is it OK to roll up a mattress:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727172682121\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_all_mattresses_be_rolled_up\"><\/span>Can all mattresses be rolled up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Almost all mattresses can be rolled up nowadays without loss of quality, but of course, they cannot be rolled up again after unrolling. To roll them, a machine with pressure presses and a special vacuum process is used.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1727172836684\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_roll_up_a_memory_foam_mattress\"><\/span>Can you roll up a memory foam mattress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, just like all other mattresses, you can also roll up memory foam mattresses. However, they return to their original shape slightly slower than other polyether foams. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good question! But of course, context plays a role. The question &#8216;Is it okay to roll up a mattress?&#8217; is very broad. Do you mean rolling it up briefly or folding it for a move? Or do you want to store it long-term? Are you considering buying a new mattress that will be delivered&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5926,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-improve-my-bed"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mag-je-een-matras-oprollen.webp?fit=640%2C428&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"J\u00fcrgen Swinnen","author_link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/about-us\/jurgen-swinnen\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6082"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9141,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions\/9141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}