is this packed creased/vacuum sealed so that it's literally impossible to unfold, let alone lay flat (&amp;hard spine in middle)?
1343757
It is vacum packed a lil hard to open but after a few days it conforms to the mattress my daughter would not sleep in her bed, as soon as this arrived she sleeps in it every night no complaints
66670
Mine was shipped in a roll with tape. I laid it out and it took about 1 hour to unroll and become flat
601747
Mine was in bad shape as well. I tried to flatten it with weight first but the creases wouldn't let it stick. I threw it away and won't buy from them again!Mine came in an envelope no directions were included.
1609911
You can't actually fold it bilaterally too well. To fold something, you need a seam along the folded edge to allow it. If you tried to fold this mattress down the center, it would resist and even unfold itself. The thick padding is thick for comfort's sake, but it also resists. So it would create a rounded bulbous spine, which I'm sure is uncomfortable to sleep on. Maybe if you did it abunch of times, it would shift the filler material away from the spine, and it would work? That's possible.
1781168
When I folded it in half to move it, it "puffed up" at the fold (gap in the middle -- it doesn't fold "flat"). You probably COULD z-fold it, but it wouldn't be tidy and it would probably unfold itself unless you piled something on it. I wouldn't expect to store it in your average closet without it taking over the space. As the mattress ages, the cotton batting (stuffing) will break down somewhat, but by the time it does this you'll probably want a new one (just like bed pillows -- once they're fold-able they've broken down and are less supportive and comfortable). Hope this answers your question.
2020239
I actually have never folded it. I can check when I get home and let u know
1998541
I think the answer was in the product details description. The mattress was not folded--it was placed in a box that fit it perfectly, except for being thicker (?) than the mattress.
2245167
It's quite firm. I do not think it would be damaged as long as you didn't try to fold it in half.
71911
This mattress is pretty firm and I don't think you'd get it rolled once it's unpacked. It's more like a traditional mattress. You could definitely fold it, but that would be it for storage. It IS high quality and I would definitely recommend it for comfort and durability and quality.
339094
I'm pretty sure it would be impossible without whatever massive piece of machinery they use to fold it in the first place. It is just like a regular mattress once unfolded. Think of a regular mattress: can you fold it?... no.
1426787
Not sure if you can visualize this, but I folded the cover insert in half, but also folded the thin spine section inward to get it to fit (so the actual face of the cover would fit, but not with any of the spine part sticking out).
1511366
Mine was wrapped in paper, then a nice plastic tube inside a box. The bar is one piece, so I don't think folding is an option.
8681
Not without considerable work. It also arrived rolled and squashed - took me several days and a hot iron to get it to lie flat. Get one from a local store so it's not deformed.
1194674
Hey Cali Girl, I feel your pain ;) I put that problem in my review. Maybe 3 out of 6 times I can get it to lay flat, but it never really is totally flat. You just have to work with it. Lay it on it's side and see which panel wants to fold. I keep the zippered top on, that might make it more difficult. Wish I had the answer.
495013
Yea u can roll it up. In fact it comes rolled up. But any creases would be permanent.
664091
It came in a poster box, no stronger than any other cardboard box, long and skinny. Somewhere along the line, USPS personnel must have bent the box right in half and delivered it still bent, thus causing a terrible crease across the entire poster. If you're lucky enough that the package is in good, caring hands, it should be just fine. Good luck!
2096763
It's a very thick topper that retains it's shape, so don't think it can be folded in. Don't think it should be bunched/crushed up, I would store until needed. Your call.