Method of packaging a single mattress to a small size to be conveniently carried

A method for automatically packaging individual mattresses in a compressed state, said method comprising:

• inserting a mattress into a flexible and sealable wrapper;
• transporting said mattress and wrapper to a compressing device;
• compressing the mattress with a compressing device so that the mattress is reduced in thickness and air is removed from in between the mattress and the wrapper, sealing the wrapper enclosing the mattress therein;
• transporting the mattress and the wrapper to a rolling device;
• rolling up the mattress and the wrapper with the rolling device;
• temporarily maintaining the rolled mattress with a temporary retaining means;
• employing a piston mechanism having a plunger for automatically placing the rolled mattress into a container, wherein the container withstands the unrolling forces of the mattress for an extended period of time if the temporary retaining means are removed.