{"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":"2025-08-08T12:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:05:15","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 okay to roll up a mattress?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good question! But of course, context plays a role. The question &#8220;Is it okay to roll up a mattress?&#8221; 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_82_2 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\/#Will_a_rolled-up_mattress_fit_in_a_car\" >Will 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_you_bought_rolled_up\" >Can you sleep directly on a mattress 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_lying_comfort_between_a_rolled-up_and_an_unrolled_mattress\" >Is there a difference in lying comfort between a rolled-up and an unrolled 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_Can_you_roll_up_a_mattress\" >Frequently asked questions &#8211; Can you 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>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>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>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>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>Increasingly, mattresses are popping up that are sent rolled in a box. Producers and stores find this convenient because they need less storage space and can carry more mattresses in one shipment. And it&#8217;s also quite nice for you to take the mattress straight into the car without any hassle.  <\/p>\n\n<p>These mattresses are made to be rolled up for a while. Depending on the quality, they will be fine for up to 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&#8217;s construction and how long it 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=\"Will_a_rolled-up_mattress_fit_in_a_car\"><\/span>Will a rolled-up mattress fit in a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>A rolled up mattress in a box is usually at most 45 cm x 45 cm x 185 cm (2 people), so it is much easier to transport in a car.<\/p>\n\n<p>An unrolled mattress usually fits only in modified commercial vehicles or SUVs with folding rear seats, in small vans or in a station wagon. At the rear, the load is allowed to protrude 1 meter. So if you secure the load, you may transport the mattress even with an open tailgate!  <\/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>Prolonged compression of a mattress affects its return to shape. In short, it will take longer, and if your mattress was rolled up for too long, it will not return to 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>This is mainly due to the foams rather than the (pocket) springs. Springs are also delivered to the manufacturers rolled up and under tension (see photo) and have sometimes been lying 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_you_bought_rolled_up\"><\/span>Can you sleep directly on a mattress you bought rolled up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>New mattresses are frequently delivered through the mail in a rolled-up position, but can&#8217;t stay that way forever, of course. When you remove a mattress from its packaging, it will normally return to its original shape fairly quickly. Depending on the storage time, we are talking a few minutes to a few hours and sometimes up to 48 hours. How long it takes depends on how long the mattress was already rolled up and especially on the quality of the mattress.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Often, stores or manufacturers recommend airing the mattress for 72 hours after opening it to give it enough time to regain its original shape. The typical smell of plastic and foam will also disappear then. When you purchase European products, you can rest assured regarding harmful substances. Thanks to strict European regulations, 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_lying_comfort_between_a_rolled-up_and_an_unrolled_mattress\"><\/span>Is there a difference in lying comfort between a rolled-up and an unrolled mattress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, there is a difference, but you don&#8217;t notice much of that over time. To understand this properly, you need to 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 pliable during use. So your mattress is going to conform to your body and will become slightly more flexible.   <\/p>\n\n<p>When you compress a mattress, the different foams will become smoother. So you already get a smoother mattress at your home. Slowly, the mattress settles 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_Can_you_roll_up_a_mattress\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions &#8211; Can you 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 today can be rolled without loss of quality, but of course cannot be rolled again after unrolling. To roll them, a machine with printing 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, like all other mattresses, you can roll up memory foam mattresses. However, they do return to their original shape a little 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 &#8220;Is it okay to roll up a mattress?&#8221; 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\/author\/victorys\/"},"_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":2,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7339,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6082\/revisions\/7339"}],"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}]}}