Best Roll Up Mattresses

(1) What is a rolled-up mattress?

A rolled-up mattress is a compressed mattress that has been vacuum-sealed into a compact package for easy transportation and delivery. Rolled-up mattresses are ideal if you live in a high-rise apartment or small home where delivery may be difficult.

(2) The benefits of a roll up mattress

A rolled mattress is compressed into a cylinder shape for delivery. Whilst they are machine rolled and vacuum packed tightly, the quality of the roll up mattress is uncompromised. Once unfurled, you’ll have a fully functioning, supportive and comfortable mattress to rest on.

Because of the way roll up mattresses are packaged, they are ideal for people moving home or waiting to decorate their bedroom. They’re also perfect for people who simply want the ease and convenience of ordering online and having their new mattress delivered to their door. Or, if you plan to collect from store, it’s likely you’d struggle to get a full standard double mattress in your car – but you would comfortably fit a rolled mattress in there!

The ability to store your bed in a box means you can easily purchase your mattress in advance and move it to where it needs to be whenever the time arises. The mattress in a box will remain in perfect condition while in its packaging, so if you need to decorate, you don’t need to worry about getting paint on your newly purchased bedding. Simply wait until the room is complete and then roll the mattress out. It is recommended not to leave your bed in a box for longer than 2 months to avoid any damage to your mattress.

(3) Types of rolled mattresses

Roll up mattresses come in various styles, comfort levels and materials. Here are some of the most common types of rolled mattress:

• Rolled reflex foam mattress: For a simple, spare rolled mattress, a reflex foam mattress will do the trick. These are best used for kids and bunk beds and have a waterproof cover. They are also hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant, perfect for those who suffer from allergies or respiratory problems.

• Open spring rolled mattress: Open spring rolled mattresses are comfortable and compact. Due to their composition, they are best for occasional use. However, at only 20cm height when fully expanded, you can still store these easily when they aren’t needed.

• Rolled memory foam mattresses: For something a bit more luxury, a memory foam mattress might be the perfect solution. These mould to your shape and alleviate pressure from your joints, giving you a beautiful and restful sleep.

• Rolled hybrid or pocket spring mattress: Finally, a hybrid or pocket spring rolled mattress is the ultimate in transportable luxury. These have micro pocket springs which adjust to the contours of your body while you sleep and distribute your body weight evenly. There is a layer of memory foam on top for added comfort.

(4) The best place to use a roll-up mattress

You can use a rolled mattress anywhere but, for convenience, some situations will benefit from a roll up mattress more than others. If you have bunk beds, a single rolled up mattress is much easier to carry up the ladder than a flat mattress. Once in place, you can remove the plastic wrapping and roll the mattress out. Leave for a good few hours to fully expand to its full shape, and then you have a mattress ready to go without the stress of trying to hoist a full mattress up to the top bunk safely. Alternatively, if you know you have guests coming to stay in the future but aren’t ready to complete your guest bedroom yet or only have space for them to sleep on the floor, your roll up mattress can stay rolled until they arrive. This keeps your home free from the obstruction of a huge spare mattress and also gives your guests a comfortable and supportive night’s sleep.

(5) Using your roll up mattress

Once your new rolled mattress is ready to be unpackaged, simply move it into its place, whether that be on the floor or a bedframe, and remove the packaging. The roll up mattress will slowly start to rise and transform into shape. Leave the mattress for around 4-6 hours to ensure it is fully expanded. Once it has fully expanded, it will be ready to sleep on. However, if you have a memory foam rolled mattress, you will need to leave the mattress for up to 48 hours. This is so it can reach full expansion without suffering any defects.

If you would like to find out more, the useful FAQs section below will provide the insight you need.

(1) Are roll up mattresses any good?

A rolled-up mattress with pocket springs and a durable comfortable foam is one that is best when considering material fiber. Pocket spring-foam hybrid offers great support for your back and will provide the best feel. However, note that they cost more but are worth it at the price point.

(2) Can you roll a mattress back up?

Once you’ve compressed the mattress, the easiest way to transport it would be rolled up. Using the ratchet straps also helps with this process. When the mattress gets compressed, you can start to roll it up and then attach the straps.

(3) How long do rolled mattresses last?

How long can you keep your new mattress rolled up? We do not recommend keeping your new innerspring / foam mattress rolled up for longer than 3 months. Similarly, you should not keep a mattress-in-a-box compressed and wrapped up in its packaging for longer than 3 months.

(4) Can you sleep on a rolled mattress straight away?

It is completely possible to compress, roll, and even fold a memory foam mattress and place it in a box. No matter what size your mattress is, full size, twin XL, or king, it will fit in a box. It is recommended to wait 24-48 hours before sleeping on a new, memory foam mattress.

(5) Can you vacuum bag a mattress?

If you’re moving and need to make your mattress “smaller” for easier transporting, you can put it in a mattress bag and vacuum seal it. Look for mattress bags with valves on them that you can use with the hose attachment of your vacuum.

(6) Can you roll up a spring mattress?

The spring density is 110 springs per square meter, and the thickness of a spring wire is 2,2 millimetres. Thanks! If you can roll your mattress you either have a pretty bad mattress or you are He-Man. If your mattress has border wire, you’ll ruin it if you roll it.