Popular Roll-Up Mattresses

Who twists the mattresses and why - we will understand this issue together with experts on healthy sleep from the company "Ascona".

Typically, such a mattress is a one-piece springless product based on latex or anatomical foam, twisted into a compact roll for easy transportation.

Benefits

Imagine that you want to buy a good mattress at home or at the cottage, but you have very little time. You go to the store and study the range of products. And here your look falls on twisted models, because they:

inexpensive
compact (easily fit in the trunk of a conventional car),
quickly restore shape and properties after unpacking.

Production Features

Mattresses in a roll have several names:

vacuum
vacuum packed
twisted
rolled.

Each of these concepts denotes a mattress, which is twisted into a roll to ensure its comfortable transportation. The accessory is hermetically packed in a dense polyethylene material. This is a fully automated process.

During the packaging process, all air is removed from the block cavity. The mattress becomes soft, supple, seriously reduced in volume. After that, it remains to twist it into a small roll, put it in the trunk of the car.

Unpacked mattress quickly regains its original form. Restoring its layers takes a maximum of twenty-four hours.

Not so long ago, the described technology was used only in the production of springless mattresses filled with material with increased elasticity, elasticity:

natural latex
latex impregnated polyurethane foam
flexfiber
elastic memory foam.

Today, manufacturers pack spring sleep accessories in the same way.

Not every model can be rolled up: some fillers do not have the required degree of elasticity, while others do not have enough block height.

It will not work to roll hard mattresses with orthopedic effect, filled with coir, horsehair, bicocos.

Most twisted mattresses are products with a fairly soft surface.

Spring models with a metal frame do not pack on a roll. She will not be able to collapse.

The main advantage of twisted mattresses

The main advantage of roll mattresses is ease of transportation. Turning a bulky design into a compact roll allows customers to transport independently - by car or public transport. The width of the mattress remains unchanged and depends on the model (single, half and double, double). The diameter of a tight roll is from 36 cm (for springless blocks) to 50 cm (for options with a spring system). Weight of a twisted springless mattress, on average - up to 30 kg (with packaging). Spring - up to 50 kg.

Professional equipment allows you to twist not only models of latex, PUF and Memori foam, but also independent spring systems ISpring and multilayer blocks. Some factories made adjustments to the design of the BONNEL type (in particular, replacing the standard metal frame with polyurethane foam), and made it possible to twist even the dependent block.

In the catalogs of different companies, the mattresses packed by the method of twisting can be called differently, namely: roll, in roll, in vacuum packaging, vacuum, twisted.

The choice of roll mattress

Choosing a roll mattress is the same as choosing a regular mattress for sleeping. Vacuum products do not represent a fundamentally new variety of mattresses, and can relate to one of the known designs: spring or springless. The only difference is the way of packing.

Important! Buying a vacuum mattress from a trusted manufacturer is a guarantee that the twisting was performed on professional packaging equipment. A certificate is a guarantee of quality and safety.

Vacuuming and twisting do not spoil the filler material and do not impair the quality characteristics of the mattress. Offset indoor units in combined models is excluded. The automated process is carried out in several stages.

Compression of the block (spring or springless) over the entire area using a powerful press. Due to this action, the air is maximally displaced from the filler, the thickness of the product is reduced by 6-10 times.
Sealing in a tight vacuum bag made of polyethylene.
Folding into a tight roll (mechanized way).
The fixing winding of the finished roll with polyethylene.

Reference! This technology is approved for use in the packaging of medical devices that have the highest rates of orthopedics!

Advantages, disadvantages and limitations of roll mattresses

Roll mattresses have several advantages.

Convenience of transportation - the ability to transport the mattress on your own with a car or public transport.
The ability to store a sufficient number of compactly packaged products in the storehouse’s warehouse makes it possible to pick up a day-to-day purchase without waiting for shipment.
Save money on shipping. The transportation company’s transportation service will cost about 3 times cheaper compared to the cost of a similar delivery service for a regular (not twisted) mattress.
The mobility of the package and the presence of a convenient handle in most models make it easy to lift the item to the floor without resorting to the services of loaders.
Possibility of making a compact roll into a “gift option” (wrapping paper, ribbons, bows) - for example, for a wedding or anniversary.
Full preservation of the technical characteristics of the filling and cladding material after restoration of the form (height, dimensions, anatomicity, orthopedics)

At the same time, the product has several limitations.

The twisting technology is not applicable to orthopedic mattresses with a high degree of stiffness (for example, from needle-punched coconut coir) and variants of the BONNEL type with block-fixing steel frames.
Repeated twisting at home is impossible (the exception is thin toppers designed for repeated twisting).
Unpacking (especially the vacuum shell) requires increased attention and accuracy. There is a risk of damaging the skin with a sharp object.
The presence of the characteristic smell of “new furniture” after unpacking. It is eliminated by good ventilation of the room in which the mattress is "straightened out".
Inability to use the product immediately. Full restoration of the form can take from 24 to 72 hours (depending on the filling material). “Beating” and “fluffing” will not help!
Limitations on the time spent in a twisted state - 30-90 days (depending on the material of filling). Exceeding the permissible period leads to deformation and the inability of the mattress to restore its original shape after unpacking.

Advice! Before placing an order, it is important to check with the seller the maximum unpacking time set by the manufacturer and the date of sealing in vacuum.

Unpacking a vacuum orthopedic mattress step by step

Before proceeding with unpacking, you should carefully read the manufacturer's instructions that came with the roll product. A strict adherence to the instructions is the key to maintaining the integrity and orthopedic properties of the mattress. Unpacking nuances may vary slightly, but in general, the algorithm of actions is the same.

To withstand the unpacked roll in the room during the day. This - seasonal recommendation - takes place in the event of a sharp temperature difference in the street (the warehouse where the roll was stored) and in the house.
Lay the roll on a flat surface - box or bed base, floor.
Open and remove the outer packaging carefully. It is not advisable to use very sharp objects, such as blades and wallpaper knives.
Slowly deploy the roll, not trying to speed up the process, spinning by force.
Carefully open the inner (vacuum) packaging, allowing air to reach the mattress. Leave the mattress in its inner packaging for several hours.
Remove the vacuum packaging and leave the product alone until complete “recovery” (the manufacturer calls the required number of hours for “recovery” in the instructions).

Roll Mattress Manufacturers

Italian brand Magniflex - Inventor of sealed packaging technology, the first to receive a patent for mattress vacuumization technology (in 1986).
Compact collection from the largest Russian Ascona includes four springless models, three - with a block of independent springs and one - type BONNEL.
Springless Flex line from the second in the list of Russian manufacturers Ormatek performed using European packaging technology.
Russian factory RollMatras - with a huge assortment of vacuum mattresses, not inferior in quality to European ones. Close cooperation with the German brand Fillmatic paves the way for using the latest German technology.
TM Ryton - products for connoisseurs of naturalness and environmental friendliness.
Roll series from Dreamline - a recognized Russian leader.
Roll collection by famous Russian Lonax, which for 7 years has been supplying the Russian market with products from high-quality European materials.

A huge range of mattress manufacturers allows you to choose exactly what suits each individually.

This is not a complete list of manufacturers with a good reputation. The names of well-known brands help to understand that vacuum mattresses are modern, convenient, practical! Not as new as it seems at first glance (since 1986), which means it has been tested by time, experience and, accordingly, recognized.

To summarize

The purchase of a twisted mattress is a real savings.

First of all, funds. The product is easily transported by car or public transport. The freight company’s freight forwarding service will be cheaper than the delivery of a similar product in expanded form.
Secondly - forces. You can carry, load, raise the roll to the floor alone, without resorting to outside help or the services of loaders.
Thirdly, time. Pick up the product from the warehouse will be "day to day", without waiting for shipment.

Vacuuming is carried out by professionals on expensive packaging equipment and does not harm the filler and lining. The “recovered” after unpacking the mattress has all the technical characteristics declared for the filler.

To take advantage of the real benefits of twisted mattresses, the purchase should be made from a manufacturer with a good reputation. The product must have a certificate of quality and not be "expired". Before unpacking, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the instructions of a particular manufacturer and strictly follow the recommendations.

Latex in a roll.

Do not try to twist the mattress again. This may violate the integrity of a complex internal structure!

Who is it for

A roll mattress is a thing that is bought in specialized stores almost more often than orthopedic products with high heights.

Who will need these devices in high demand:

For those who appreciate the high level of mobility of things, the comfort of their transportation, that is, people who regularly move from one place to another.
For customers who require accessories that weigh less than orthopedic spring mattresses.
Residents of small apartments where everything needs to be stored compactly.

A rolled-up mattress may be needed if guests suddenly appear in the house.

In the untwisted state, it restores its original form within 24 hours. This should be remembered to someone who is going to relax in the near future with comfort, without harm to health.

Size range

The options that folding mattresses have are another obvious plus. The lines presented in stores include options placed on single, one and a half and double surfaces.

The sizes of the model chosen by the buyer may have their own characteristics. It depends on what furniture standards a particular manufacturer is guided by when creating products (dimensions of Russian, imported beds are different).

What approximately the dimensional grid of mattresses looks like in a roll:

single - 80 to 190, 90 to 190, 120 to 190 centimeters,
one and a half - 120 on 190, 120 on 200, 140 on 190, 140 on 200 centimeters,
for two berths - 160 by 190, 160 by 200, 180 by 190, 180 by 200 centimeters.

In springless mattresses, the range is more extensive.

The shape of a folding product can be different, not just a standard rectangle. There are circle options on the market.

Single berth load

Sometimes new twisted mattresses that are not used for too long lose their original shape. Recesses appear on their surface.

This happens due to the fact that buyers incorrectly chose the load indicator for one berth. It is prescribed in the characteristics of the product, indicates how much the person who will sleep on the mattress should weigh as much as possible.

When a double mattress is selected in a roll, the weight of each owner cannot exceed the value indicated on the label.

Standard load indicators for twisted mattresses: 90, 100, 105, 110, 120 kilograms.

Main advantages

Mattresses in a roll have several advantages:

made from modern materials not subject to deformation,
hypoallergenic filler, environmentally friendly, does not harm the skin. Suitable for allergy sufferers,
treated with antimicrobial composition. In the mattress does not form an environment favorable for the propagation of fungus, mold,
allow you to save on transportation. Owners do not need to call a special car, pay extra so that things are delivered to the desired floor,
usually rolls have a carrying handle
They are comfortable in delivery. You can pick it up immediately when a purchase is made,
recesses do not form on the surface where the product is twisted,
long service life - up to 8 years,
are standard or unique, have differences in block, shape,
suitable for placement on any furniture or floor,
You can use it every day, or when guests arrive,
The price varies depending on the filler, size. Everyone has the opportunity to purchase - under the budget that he has.

Filler Properties

The filler for the roll mattress should be soft.

What are the most popular packings:

Polyurethane foam. Suitable for twisted products, quickly takes its previous shape, does not emit toxins.
Latex. Its properties are similar to polyurethane, but it is created from natural raw materials.
Ortofoam.
Vegaflex

The most inappropriate filler is coconut coir. She's too stiff, she can't be rolled up

Case

On specific models of folding mattresses, special covers are worn. Why it is convenient:

a cover of small height, varying in degree of rigidity, will help to adjust the convenience of the sleeping place for yourself,
they are made from raw materials with orthopedic effect, therefore they are able to provide decent support for the body,
a berth from separate elements gains integrity (suitable for folding sofas, armchairs),
with the help of a topper it is easy to eliminate problem areas (grooves, scuffs, dirty spots), increasing the life of the thing,
the cover changes the level of rigidity of the mattress in a roll.

It is convenient if the mattress cover is removable. They are made from textiles, a material that “breathes”. Washing and drying are simple, the unit remains attractive for a long time.

Removable covers are easier to change when they deteriorate.

Manufacturers provide additional mattress covers to some configurations, they can also be ordered individually or purchased a universal option.

Cost

The price of mattresses in a roll is not tied to a specific indicator. There are budget options on the market - from 3 thousand rubles. The middle category is from 5 to 10 thousand. Fans of only the highest quality materials, world famous brands give preference to products costing from 20 to 30 thousand rubles.

Disadvantages

What are the disadvantages of mattresses in a roll:

they are forbidden to independently turn off during moving, repair. You can seriously disrupt the unit by improperly pumping air,
the surface does not always unfold in due time. Some options will take up to 72 hours,
the term of the roll is limited. It is indicated on the package, usually takes 1 to 3 months. If you exceed this value, the initial membership characteristics may change,
it is not a full-fledged orthopedic surface, because there are no hard layers in it.

You can not use twisted mattresses for infants, preschoolers. They are not able to support the developing spine normally. In this way, you can seriously violate children's posture.

Unpacking Instructions

Before unpacking a rolled-up mattress, you should carefully read the instructions attached to it. If you strictly observe all its points, the integrity, characteristics of things will be preserved.

Hold the roll in the room for 24 hours. This is true for the cold seasons.
Lay it horizontally - on the bed, floor.
Carefully open, remove the top layer of the packaging. You should not use sharp objects: blades, scissors, knives for wallpaper.
Slowly unfold the mattress. No need to rush, perform actions by force.
Carefully open the vacuum layer, allow air to come into contact with the product. Leave it like this for a few hours.
Remove the packaging completely, allow the mattress to recover (how many hours it will take is prescribed in the instructions).

Popular manufacturers

The most common manufacturers of twisted mattresses:

Magnifex, the Italian brand. The first to invent hermetic packaging, patented it in 1986,
the compact line from the domestic manufacturer Ascona includes four springless mattresses per roll,
Ormetek Flex line is manufactured using the European product packaging standard,
Rollmatras has a large number of twisted vacuum mattresses made according to German technology,
TM Ryton - the most environmentally friendly, natural models,
RollLine by DreamLine,
Roll range from the Russian company Lonax. It entered the market more than seven years ago.

This list is fairly short, but includes companies with an impeccable reputation.

How to choose a quality

Buying a quality mattress on a roll from a reliable manufacturer is a guarantee that it has been twisted professionally, using special equipment. If in doubt, immediately ask sellers for quality certificates.

Folding things into a roll does not spoil the packing, the characteristics remain the same. The inner layers will not shift, which is important for mixed options.

What you should pay attention to when choosing mattresses in a roll:

How much the block is compressed. The initial thickness of the product with proper twisting is reduced by 6-10 times.
The product is sealed in a tight plastic bag.
The roll is tight.
The final winding of the roll is fixed with polyethylene.