Mattress with paper packaging

Abstract

The invention describes a mattress (202) with a packaging (100), wherein the mattress (202) is arranged within the packaging (100). The packaging (100) has at least one paper layer (300, 301) with at least one coating (302) made of a weldable material, wherein the at least one paper layer (300, 301) has a mass of 80 g / m2 to 130 g / m2, in particular 84 g / m2 to 110 g / m2, and wherein a mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer (300, 301) and the coating (302) is between 90:10 and 99:1.

Description

[0001] Mattress with paper packaging

[0002] Reference to related applications

[0003] This application claims priority from German utility model application No. 20 2023 104 724.6, filed on August 18, 2023, which is incorporated in its entirety by reference into this document.

[0004] Technical area

[0005] The invention relates generally to the field of mattresses. In particular, the invention relates to space-saving packaging of mattresses, especially new mattresses, for example, for retail and shipping.

[0006] Background of the invention

[0007] Mattresses, particularly mattresses with a thickness of 18 cm or more, have been used as a base and / or sleeping surface for a user for some time and are constantly being developed further, particularly with regard to lying comfort and ergonomics for the user. To improve lying comfort, mattresses can, for example, be designed with adjacent zones, areas, support areas and / or regions of different hardness, compressibility, compressive hardness and / or elasticity running lengthwise along the mattress. In this way, the depth of penetration of the user lying on the mattress can be adapted to the user's body shape. This can also ensure that the user lies on the mattress with a spine that is as straight as possible when lying on their side. The same applies when lying on their back, where the spine can be supported so that it assumes its natural S-shape.By providing several support areas or areas of different compression hardness, the weight distribution of the user on one of the lying surfaces of the mattress can be advantageously taken into account and thus an ergonomic posture of the user can be ensured, for example in several sleeping positions and / or sleeping postures of the user.

[0008] Mattresses typically have a cover. Mattress covers (also referred to as mattress covers) are generally designed to tightly enclose a mattress core, which has a length and width on the top and bottom sides that may, for example, be large compared to a height and can form a sleeping surface for one person.

[0009] Mattress covers typically consist of a fabric section forming the top and a fabric section forming the bottom. Removable covers, which allow the mattress core to be inserted or removed, usually feature a closure, such as a zipper.

[0010] Depending on the design of the cover, the fabric areas of the top and bottom sides can be formed by separate fabric panels forming the respective sleeping surface and bottom sides, which can optionally be connected to each other by long sides and fabric strips forming the short sides. Such fabric strips are typically connected to the fabric panels of the top and bottom sides by seams, whereby the seams can be covered by a binding tape or a piping tape.

[0011] In the case of covers known from practice, in particular mattress covers, ventilation strips made of a material that is highly permeable compared to the other cover material are often used on the long sides and cross sides, since conventional cover materials usually have only low air permeability and the mattress core or pillow core is otherwise insufficiently ventilated.

[0012] Modern mattresses are typically made at least partially or predominantly of foam. Examples include latex, viscose foam, cold foam (e.g., polyurethane cold foam), or even polystyrene. Additionally, mattresses can be padded with various materials.

[0013] Newly manufactured mattresses are typically packaged to save space, for example, for mail order sales. Space-saving packaging of the mattress is usually achieved by compressing the mattress, for example, with a stamp or roller, so that air escapes from the mattress. A mattress compressed in this way can be reduced to a fraction of its original thickness. For retail, for example, shipping, the compressed mattresses are typically wrapped in packaging, usually made of plastic, that surrounds the mattress like a bag. The mattress and packaging can then be folded and / or rolled up to further reduce its dimensions.

[0014] The compressed, folded, and / or rolled mattress must be kept under pressure to prevent it from expanding back to its original shape. The mattress packaging must therefore be sufficiently tear-resistant or strong to prevent it from being destroyed by the mattress. It is therefore common practice to provide the mattress with plastic packaging of sufficient strength.

[0015] However, plastic packaging is unsustainable and poses a problem for the environment. As sustainability and environmental protection play an increasingly important role, it is desirable to avoid plastic packaging as much as possible. At the same time, however, sufficiently stable packaging for the mattress must be ensured.

[0016] Summary of the invention

[0017] Embodiments of the invention advantageously make it possible to obtain a more environmentally friendly, sustainable packaging for a mattress, which is nevertheless sufficiently stable to prevent accidental detachment or destruction of the packaging by the expanding mattress.

[0018] This is made possible in particular by the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the dependent claims and the following description.

[0019] The present disclosure relates to a mattress with a package. The mattress is arranged within the package. The package has at least one paper layer. A coating of a weldable material is arranged on the paper layer, at least on one side of the paper layer. The paper layer has a mass of 80 g / m 2 up to 130 g / m 2 , especially 84 g / m 2up to 110 g / m 2 , on. The mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer and the coating is between 90:10 and 99:1. The paper layer consists of paper, i.e. a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin and is typically formed by dewatering a fiber suspension on a screen. The resulting fiber web is compacted and dried to obtain the paper. It has been shown that a paper layer with a mass of 80 g / m 2 up to 130 g / m 2 results in sufficient strength to package a mattress created as described herein ready for shipment. A paper layer with a mass of 82 g / m, for example, is particularly economical and therefore preferred. 2 up to 86 g / m 2 , most preferably 84 g / m 2The paper layer according to the invention can, for example, be a section of a paper web dimensioned according to the dimensions of the mattress.

[0020] The weldable material is a material which, through external influence, can form a positive or material-locking connection with itself and / or with the paper of the paper layer. The connection created in this way is also referred to below as a weld seam. The external influence can, for example, comprise heating the weldable material, applying pressure, ultrasonic treatment or similar. Combinations can also be used, for example heating and, in particular, simultaneous application of pressure. In the present case, such a treatment for creating a connection is referred to as welding. The connection cannot be removed without destruction, i.e. it is a permanent connection with high strength. The connection created by the welding according to the invention is explicitly not an adhesive connection.Adhesive bonding is comparatively disadvantageous and uneconomical, as adhesive bonds typically require curing, which leads to a longer production process and higher costs. Therefore, mattress packaging is preferably free of adhesive bonds.

[0021] The mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer and the coating made of weldable material is between 90:10 and 99:1, with the higher proportion always relating to the paper layer and the lower proportion to the weldable material of the coating. In other words, the packaging has a mass fraction of paper between 90% and 99%, while the mass fraction of the coating is between 10% and 1%. The volume fraction can be used as an alternative unit of measurement. In this case, the packaging has a volume fraction of paper between 90% and 99%, while the volume fraction of the coating is between 10% and 1%. Preferably, the packaging consists exclusively of the paper layer and the coating made of weldable material. Such a nature of the packaging ensures, on the one hand, that the packaging is securely closed by welding the coating.At the same time, the packaging is largely made from renewable raw materials and is also recyclable, making it significantly more environmentally friendly than conventional plastic packaging.

[0022] The mattress preferably has a top side, wherein the top side is preferably designed to support a person lying down, as will be explained in more detail below. In addition, the mattress preferably has a bottom side, wherein the bottom side is arranged opposite the top side. If the mattress is designed as a reversible mattress, the bottom side can also be designed to support a person lying down. Finally, the mattress preferably comprises a circumferential end side which consists of four partial surfaces arranged essentially orthogonally to one another and which connects the top side to the bottom side of the mattress. The top side of the mattress is preferably separated from the bottom side by the thickness of the mattress. The end side, in turn, spans the thickness of the mattress all the way around at the edges of the top and bottom sides.

[0023] It is preferably provided that the packaging consists of a first paper layer with at least one coating of weldable material and of a second paper layer with at least one coating of weldable material. The first paper layer with the at least one coating of weldable material preferably completely covers the top side of the mattress and in particular projects beyond the top side of the mattress. The second paper layer with the at least one coating of weldable material preferably completely covers the underside of the mattress and in particular projects beyond the underside of the mattress. The projecting regions of the first paper layer and the second paper layer are preferably welded together.

[0024] For example, the first and second paper layers can extend beyond the top and bottom of the mattress on all sides, in particular on all four sides. In this case, the first and second paper layers can be welded together on all sides, in particular on all four sides, via the coating made of weldable material. This creates a weld seam through which the first paper layer and the second paper layer are bonded together by welding. In this case, the weld seam runs completely around the mattress and preferably on the front side. "Front side" means that the weld seam is preferably arranged on the front side of the mattress, preferably on all four partial surfaces of the front side of the mattress.The fact that the weld seam is located on the front side of the mattress means that the weld seam is opposite the front side of the mattress, preferably directly opposite it, and can, for example, be adjacent to it or extend away from it. The weld seam can, for example, preferably be located in the middle of the thickness of the mattress on the front side.

[0025] Alternatively, the packaging can also consist of a single paper layer, which is folded at least once around the mattress, for example. For example, the mattress can be inserted into a paper bag made of the paper layer. Depending on the nature of the paper bag, it may then be sufficient to provide weld seams by welding the coating of weldable material on only three, two, or one side, preferably the front, of the mattress. The mattress packaging according to the invention can therefore have weld seams on all four partial surfaces, or only on three partial surfaces, or only on two partial surfaces, or only on one partial surface of the front of the mattress.In other words, the packaging has at least one weld seam obtained by welding the coating of weldable material, wherein the weld seam is arranged on at least one, preferably on at least two or at least three or at least four, partial surfaces of the circumferential end face of the mattress.

[0026] The weld seam, in turn, runs along the partial surfaces of the end face. The weld seam has a width that is measured, for example, parallel to the plane of the paper layer. The width is therefore preferably measured in the plane of the paper, i.e. in particular perpendicular to the normal direction of the paper layer or the top or bottom of the mattress. In contrast, the weld seam has its smallest extent in the normal direction of the paper layer or in the normal direction of the top or bottom of the mattress. The width of the weld seam is measured, for example, in the direction perpendicular to the thickness of the mattress. In other words, the width of the weld seam can, for example, be arranged parallel to the top or bottom of the mattress.A weld seam obtained by welding the coating preferably has a width of at least 2 cm, particularly preferably at least 3 cm, or at least 4 cm, or at least 5 cm, or at least 6 cm, or at least 7 cm, or at least 8 cm, or at least 9 cm, or at least 10 cm. The large width of the weld seam increases the strength and ensures that the weld seam does not open accidentally.

[0027] In principle, any material suitable for welding in the manner described herein to form a weld seam can be used as the weldable material for the coating of the paper layer. Preferably, the weldable material comprises or consists of a thermoplastic. Particularly preferably, the weldable material comprises or consists of thermoplastic polyurethane. This is a material particularly suitable for the present application.

[0028] To further increase environmental compatibility, it can preferably also be provided that the at least one coating consists of or at least partially comprises a biodegradable, weldable material. These include so-called bioplastics, for example, thermoplastic starch and starch derivatives, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, lignin, polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxy fatty acids (PHB, PHV), or similar.

[0029] The at least one coating of weldable material preferably has a layer thickness of 10 μm to 30 μm, in particular of 15 μm to 25 μm, for example 20 μm. It has been shown that a corresponding layer thickness is sufficient to produce a secure weld seam. The use of the particularly thin coating further reduces the environmental impact of the packaging according to the invention. The coating closes pores and passages in the paper layer. In particular, the coating is designed such that it covers or closes the paper layer in an airtight manner. Furthermore, the coating is preferably sufficiently pressure-resistant to enable the vacuuming of the mattress described below.

[0030] The mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer and the coating is preferably between 91:9 and 98:2, particularly preferably between 92:8 and 97:3 or between 93:7 and 96:4 or between 94:6 and 95:5, for example 95:5. Accordingly, the mass fraction of the paper layer in the packaging is preferably between 91% and 98%, particularly preferably between 92% and 97% or between 93% and 96% or between 94% and 95%, for example 95%. Additionally or alternatively, the volume fraction of the paper layer in the packaging is preferably between 91% and 98%, particularly preferably between 92% and 97% or between 93% and 96% or between 94% and 95%, for example 95%. The mass fraction of the coating in the packaging is preferably between 2% and 9%, particularly preferably between 3% and 8% or between 4% and 7% or between 5% and 6%, for example 5%.Additionally or alternatively, the volume fraction of the coating in the packaging is preferably between 2% and 9%, particularly preferably between 3% and 8% or between 4% and 7% or between 5% and 6%, for example 5%.

[0031] In principle, the at least one paper layer can have a coating of weldable material on one or both sides. Preferably, the coating covers the paper layer completely, either on one side or on both sides. A double-sided coating can simplify the manufacturing process, for example because the orientation of the paper layer then no longer plays a role in welding. With regard to the recyclability and environmental friendliness of the packaging according to the invention, however, it is preferred if the paper layer is provided with the coating of weldable material only on one side. Preferably, the one-sided coating of the paper layer is arranged on the side of the paper layer or of the packaging facing the mattress. In other words, the one-sided coating is arranged on the inside of the packaging.

[0032] The paper layer can in principle contain both recycled and virgin fibers in any combination. These are also referred to as secondary or primary fibers. However, it is preferred that the paper layer at least partially comprises virgin or primary fibers, or even exclusively virgin or primary fibers. This is because the quality of virgin fibers is superior to that of secondary or recycled fibers, particularly with regard to their strength (and thus the tear resistance of the paper layer). Due to the global decline in paper consumption, the quality of recycled fibers is further reduced, which makes it necessary to use at least partially or exclusively virgin fibers to ensure the required strength of the paper layer. The fibers used in the paper layer can be bleached or unbleached, depending on the desired appearance.

[0033] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one paper layer has at least one print. For example, the print can include an instruction as to where and / or how the packaging can be opened safely and without damaging the mattress. For example, the print can contain an instruction that the packaging should not be cut open, as a knife or scissors could damage the mattress, but that the packaging can simply be torn open. Since this is easier with paper packaging as proposed herein than with plastic packaging, handling of the mattress according to the invention is facilitated and the risk of involuntary destruction of the mattress when opening the packaging is reduced.

[0034] To prevent the mattress from expanding undesirably within the packaging, the mattress may be vacuum-packed inside or within the packaging. Vacuum-packing the mattress can be used in addition to or instead of external compression to reduce the dimensions of the mattress. In other words, a negative pressure is created inside the packaging, and thus in the space in which the mattress is located. This is preferably achieved by sucking air out of the interior of the packaging and out of the mattress. Vacuum-packing stiffens the mattress, meaning the mattress material is subject to less movement. Storing the mattress in a vacuum therefore counteracts both aging of the materials, for example due to oxidation, and material fatigue.

[0035] To facilitate vacuuming the mattress, the packaging can have a suction line that runs from the mattress inside the packaging to the outside environment. Air can therefore be sucked out of the packaging interior through the suction line, creating a vacuum. Preferably, the suction line comprises weldable material, particularly on its interior, and is preferably plastically deformable, for example, compressible. In this way, the suction line can be sealed simultaneously with the sealing of the packaging by the welding process described above, which then leads to an airtight seal of the packaging, including the suction line.

[0036] To reduce the dimensions of the mattress, it can be compressed and / or folded and / or rolled. In particular, the mattress can be compressed within the packaging, for example by external pressure and / or by vacuuming. Furthermore, the mattress together with the packaging can be folded and / or rolled to achieve advantageous package sizes. For example, the mattress can be folded along its short sides and rolled along its long sides. A preferred embodiment provides that the mattress together with the packaging is folded at least once or at least twice, in particular along its narrow side. Preferably, the folded mattress is also rolled up, in particular along its long or wide side.

[0037] Furthermore, a fastening means can be arranged around the packaging, which prevents the compressed and / or folded and / or rolled mattress from returning to its original shape. In other words, the fastening means prevents the mattress from losing its compression and expanding again. Furthermore, the fastening means prevents the mattress and the packaging from unfolding or unrolling. The fastening means can be, for example, an adhesive tape. Furthermore, the fastening means can be a banderol, for example a paper banderol. Preferably, the fastening means, in particular the paper banderol, covers the entire outer surface of the rolled and / or folded mattress with the exception of the end faces.For example, if the mattress and its packaging are rolled into a cylinder, the fastening device is preferably arranged over the entire cylindrical surface of the rolled-up mattress. Any counterpressure exerted by the mattress against the fastening device is thus distributed over as large an area as possible, eliminating the risk of the fastening device accidentally coming loose. On the end faces of the cylinder, i.e., the base surfaces of the cylinder, the fastening device can be open.

[0038] The fastening means, in particular the band, preferably comprises paper or is preferably made of paper. Robust, tear-resistant paper is particularly suitable for this purpose. It is therefore preferred that the paper of the fastening means consists, for example, at least partially or completely of fresh or primary fibers. Additionally or alternatively, it can be provided that the paper of the fastening means has a mass of at least 80 g / cm 2 or at least 90 g / cm 2 or at least 100 g / cm 2 or at least 110 g / cm 2 or at least 120 g / cm 2 or at least 130 g / cm 2 or at least 140 g / cm 2 or at least 150 g / cm 2 or at least 160 g / cm 2 or at least 170 g / cm 2 or at least 180 g / cm 2 or at least 190 g / cm 2 or at least 200 g / cm 2For example, the paper of the fastening means can have the same properties as the paper of the at least one paper layer of the packaging. In particular, the paper of the fastening means can likewise have a corresponding coating. Reference is therefore made to the corresponding statements on the paper layer and its coating. The fastening means can likewise have a print and / or a predetermined breaking point to facilitate opening of the fastening means. The predetermined breaking point can, for example, comprise a perforation and / or a tear-off strip. For example, the print can comprise an instruction as to where and / or how the fastening means can be opened safely and without damaging the mattress or the packaging.For example, the print can include a warning that the fastener should not be cut open, as a knife or scissors could damage the mattress or packaging, but that the fastener can simply be torn open. This works particularly well if the fastener is a paper band.

[0039] It can further be provided that the mattress with packaging, and in particular also with the fastening means, further comprises outer packaging. For example, the mattress together with the packaging, and in particular also with the fastening means, can be arranged within the outer packaging. The outer packaging can be a cardboard box, for example a shipping carton. The mattress with packaging can therefore be shipped directly in the outer packaging. The outer packaging can have comparatively small dimensions, since the mattress is particularly small due to folding and / or rolling and / or vacuuming and is held together by the fastening means. The outer packaging therefore does not have to compensate for any forces and can therefore be particularly cost-effective.

[0040] The mattress to be packaged and the mattress cover for the mattress to be packaged are described in more detail below. It has been shown that the properties of the mattress and its cover described herein are particularly well suited for packaging with at least one paper layer. In particular, the physical properties of the vacuumed and / or compressed and / or rolled and / or folded mattress with a corresponding cover are optimized for packaging with a paper layer, so that the packaging described herein neither tears nor leaks, even if the mattress is stored in the packaged state for extended periods.

[0041] The mattress can, for example, be made of a foam or foam material, in particular a viscoelastic foam, a cold foam, a point-elastic foam, and / or a polyurethane foam, or comprise such a foam. It can consist entirely or at least partially of the foam or foam material. Such mattresses have excellent lying properties and can be packaged particularly well using the packaging described herein.

[0042] The mattress can further comprise a mattress cover which at least partially encloses the mattress. Preferably, the mattress cover completely encloses the mattress. Furthermore, the mattress cover is preferably designed to be removable or replaceable. For this purpose, the mattress cover preferably comprises a first half and a second half which can be at least partially connected to one another with a fastener, in particular a zipper, along at least part of an outer circumference of the mattress. In particular, the fastener runs along the front side of the mattress. The first half and the second half of the mattress cover are therefore preferably designed such that they each completely cover one of the top and bottom sides of the mattress. Overall, the mattress can therefore be completely accommodated or covered by the mattress cover.

[0043] The mattress cover and / or a cover fabric of the mattress cover can be made at least partially from a spacer fabric, in particular a spacer knit and / or a spacer warp-knitted fabric. Such spacer fabrics can advantageously facilitate air and moisture exchange.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the mattress cover comprises a cover material with at least one upper layer and one lower layer, wherein the upper layer and the lower layer are arranged at least partially one above the other, and wherein at least the upper layer of the cover material is formed from a spacer knit, for example a 3D spacer knit, and wherein a plurality of recesses are formed at least on an outer side of the upper layer facing away from the lower layer. The mattress cover can be made of the cover material. The descriptions herein for the cover material can equally apply to the mattress cover, and vice versa.

[0045] The lower layer can be essentially closed and / or knitted closed, and the cutouts can form perforations or openings in the upper layer. The cutouts can thus be delimited by the lower layer. Between the upper and lower layers, the cutouts can optionally be at least partially delimited by spacer threads. A contour of the cutouts on the upper layer can be defined by knitting stitches of the 3D spacer knit on the upper layer. The mattress cover thus utilizes the advantages of a spacer knit, which, for example, has a spacer structure with stitches, for example, at least partially made of knitted monofilament or multifilament spacer threads.

[0046] Furthermore, the cutouts on the outside allow for increased air circulation, increased breathability and / or increased moisture removal.

[0047] The spacer fabric used for mattress covers differs in several ways from the spacer fabrics regularly used for covers. For example, spacer fabrics are regularly produced on so-called warp knitting machines, while spacer knits are generally produced on a knitting machine, with an additional distinction being made between flat and circular knitting machines. In the production of a spacer fabric, stitches are arranged around a warp (hence the name warp knitting machine). The stitches are strung together vertically. Due to this arrangement of stitches around a warp, the spacer fabric is stable, rigid, inelastic, and non-stretchable. In contrast, the stitches in a spacer fabric are not strung together around a warp; rather, the stitches themselves can be elastic and stretchable, both horizontally and vertically.Compared to a spacer fabric, a spacer knit can be particularly distinguished by being elastic and stretchable in both horizontal and vertical directions, whereas a spacer knit, in comparison, is completely inelastic and non-stretchable. Spacer knits are therefore static and rigid fabric structures that exhibit little to no elasticity. Furthermore, a spacer knit has a rigid, hard, and plastic-like feel, whereas a spacer knit can have a textile or fabric-like and soft feel. Furthermore, in a spacer knit, fiber ends regularly protrude from the surface of the knit, creating a scratchy and rough feel.In contrast, spacer knits generally have a much softer feel, which is sometimes caused by the increased elastic properties of the spacer knit and a much finer processing compared to spacer knits.

[0048] The mattress cover (including a mattress protector) can have a top side and / or a bottom side, each of which can be dimensioned as a lying surface for a user. However, the bottom side only optionally offers a lying surface and does not necessarily have to be completely closed. In the context of the present disclosure, the recesses formed at least on the outer side of the upper layer of the cover material are to be strictly distinguished from meshes from which the cover material, the lower layer and / or the upper layer can be formed. Compared to the meshes, the recesses can be larger; for example, the recesses can have a cross-sectional area that can be many times larger (approximately 5 to 100 times or more) than an average cross-sectional area of ​​the meshes of the cover material.

[0049] The cover fabric can generally be two-layered, three-layered, or multi-layered. In particular, the cover fabric can be made and / or formed entirely from spacer knit and / or 3D spacer knit.

[0050] In a two-layer design of the cover material, the upper and lower layers can be at least partially connected and / or knitted with threads from the upper and / or lower layers, for example at specific points. Alternatively or additionally, connecting threads can be used to connect the upper and lower layers. In a three- or more-layer design of the cover material, one or more middle layers of the cover material can be connected and / or knitted with the upper and / or lower layers. Alternatively or additionally, connecting threads can also be used here, which can connect at least two layers of the cover material, for example the upper and lower layers and / or one or more middle layers.

[0051] The mattress cover can be easily produced, for example, on a large circular knitting machine using the so-called 3-way technology with high throughput and therefore high cost-effectiveness.

[0052] The cutouts can be open towards the outside, i.e. towards the user, and / or have a cross-section that is open towards the outside. The cutouts can thus denote openings. The cutouts can be advantageous in terms of air exchange and moisture removal as well as compensating for temperature fluctuations in general. The cutouts can also provide increased elasticity, which offers a user a soft feel and can also allow the cover to adapt optimally to the user or head lying on it, without the latter being impaired by brittle spacer threads that are often noticeable in spacer fabrics. The cutouts formed at least on the outer side of the upper layer can further provide and / or form a mesh structure of the cover material.In other words, the cover material can have a mesh structure, such as a honeycomb mesh structure, with the recesses, at least on the outside.

[0053] The cutouts in the mesh structure and / or the cover fabric can, for example, be arranged in a regular pattern on the outer side of the cover fabric. In other words, the cutouts can be arranged regularly and / or in a regular pattern. However, an irregular arrangement, for example, forming a pattern, is also conceivable.

[0054] The recesses, such as those open to the outside, can be variable in terms of their geometry, for example round, square, oval, polygonal, elliptical or any other shape in terms of their open cross-section.

[0055] For example, the recesses can be honeycomb-shaped. Alternatively or additionally, the recesses can have a round, rounded, angular, square, rectangular, polygonal, triangular, elliptical, oval, and / or polygonal cross-section.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the upper layer and / or the lower layer of the cover material is at least partially made of a natural fiber.

[0057] The use of natural fibers, which can be contained and / or knitted into the spacer fabric, can increase the sustainability and / or ecology of the mattress cover (hereinafter also referred to as "cover"), for example, because the natural fibers can be obtained from renewable raw materials. Natural fibers can also be characterized by increased resilience and / or durability. Furthermore, natural fibers can result in a pleasant, soft feel for the user. Natural fibers can also be characterized by increased skin compatibility, breathability, and / or odor neutrality. Furthermore, natural fibers can enable cost-efficient production of the mattress cover.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the natural fiber is an animal hair fiber, a wool fiber, a cotton fiber, a hemp fiber, a eucalyptus fiber, a bamboo fiber, a linen fiber, a wood fiber, a viscose fiber, a flax fiber, a silk fiber, a plant fiber, or a combination thereof. Such natural fibers can be characterized by increased sustainability, odor neutrality, skin compatibility, durability, and / or robustness compared to synthetic fibers.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the upper layer, the lower layer, and / or one or more middle layers of the cover material have a weight fraction of natural fibers, approximately based on the respective layer or the entire cover material, of 2% to 99%, for example at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, and / or at least 25%. At least 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, or 75% of natural fibers is also conceivable.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the proportion, for example the weight proportion and / or volume proportion, of natural fibers, for example based on the respective layer or the entire cover material, in the upper layer is greater than the proportion, for example the weight proportion and / or volume proportion, of natural fibers in the lower and / or one or more middle layers. For example, the proportion in the upper layer can be at least twice as large as the corresponding proportion of natural fibers in the lower and / or one or more middle layers.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the upper layer consists essentially and / or almost entirely, for example entirely, of natural fibers and the lower layer, as well as optionally one or more middle layers, consist essentially and / or almost entirely, for example entirely, of synthetic fibers.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the upper layer and / or the lower layer of the cover fabric is at least partially formed from textured, twisted yarn, in particular multifilament yarn, for example, from polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, polyethylene yarn, and / or polyamide yarn. This can provide a soft and pleasant feel.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the upper layer and / or the lower layer of the cover material is at least partially made of monofilament yarn, in particular polyester yarn, smooth polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, smooth polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, and / or smooth polyamide yarn. Forming the cover material from monofilament yarn on the underside of the cover material facing the mattress core can facilitate the removal or insertion of the mattress core. The mattress core refers, for example, to the mattress without the mattress cover.

[0064] For example, the cover fabric made of spacer knit can be formed in at least two layers with an upper layer forming the outer side and a fabric layer forming an inner or lower layer, preferably made of polyester fiber, polyethylene fiber and / or polyamide fiber.

[0065] The inner or lower layer can, for example, be a smooth fabric layer, which can also be jacquarded and / or, for example, provided with a pattern, onto which the upper layer of the spacer fabric made of textured, twisted yarn, in particular multifilament yarn, can be built up towards the outside.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the cover material further comprises a middle layer, which is at least partially and / or at least partially knitted with the upper layer and / or the lower layer. The middle layer can serve to add volume to the cover material. This can also increase sleeping comfort.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the middle layer is at least partially formed from a monofilament yarn, in particular polyester yarn, smooth polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, smooth polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, and / or smooth polyamide yarn.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the middle layer is at least partially formed from a multifilament yarn, for example a textured, twisted multifilament yarn, for example from polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, polyethylene yarn and / or polyamide yarn.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the middle layer is formed at least partially from a natural fiber. This offers the advantages explained above with regard to natural fibers.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the cutouts extend at least substantially across a thickness of the upper layer and optionally of the middle layer. In particular, the cutouts can extend completely through the upper layer, so that the cutouts can form and / or represent openings in the upper layer. The cutouts can, for example, extend at least substantially across the entire thickness of the upper layer, i.e. from the outer side to the inner or lower layer or close to it, for example to enable optimal climate control with regard to the exchange of air and moisture between the two sides of the cover material. In addition, the depth of the cutout can increase the softness of the upper layer made of spacer knit, thus achieving an improved feel.

[0071] The cover fabric can also be constructed in three layers, with a middle layer, for example, one knitted with the upper layer, containing a monofilament yarn as a filler. This can achieve stabilization and a tactile voluminization of the spacer fabric, which is often desired, while simultaneously maintaining high air and moisture permeability. The monofilament yarn can, for example, be made at least partially of polyester, polyamide, and / or polyethylene, although other synthetic fibers can also be used.

[0072] In order to give the outward-facing surface or outer side of the spacer knit a particularly smooth and pleasant feel, the surface or outer side surrounding the recesses can be formed from finer knitting stitches compared to other areas of the outer side.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the upper layer has a weight proportion of 50% to 70%, in particular 55% to 60%, of the cover material. Studies have shown that this weight proportion is particularly advantageous in terms of comfort and microclimatization. At the same time, this composition is particularly suitable for the packaging described herein.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the lower layer has a weight proportion of 20% to 30%, in particular 25% to 30%, of the cover material.

[0075] According to one embodiment, a middle layer has a weight proportion of 10% to 20%, in particular 15% to 20%, of the cover material.

[0076] When using a filler, optimal results in terms of air permeability, stabilization, and volumization were determined with a weight proportion of 10% to 20%, especially 15% to 20%, of the middle layer of the cover fabric. According to one embodiment, the cover fabric has a weight of 250 g / m 2 - 300 g / m 2 This allows the upholstery fabric to offer the required durability while remaining lightweight and easy to handle during production and use.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the cover material is rubberized, coated and / or provided with latex on at least one side, for example the outside, the inside, the underside and / or the top, for example to prevent the penetration of moisture and / or water.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the cover fabric is designed the same on all sides. In other words, the mattress cover can be designed the same on all sides, i.e., on the top side, on the bottom side, and on any longitudinal and transverse sides. However, it is also conceivable to design different sides of the cover differently.

[0079] The identical design of all sides can enable particularly simple production, whereby due to the high breathability of the cover material, a ventilation band on the transverse and longitudinal sides, which is often found in known covers, especially mattress covers, can be dispensed with.

[0080] Furthermore, to make it easier to handle a mattress covered with the mattress cover, handles can be sewn onto the mattress cover.

[0081] The mattress cover may further be washable, for example at a temperature of at least 30°C, at least 40°C, at least 50°C, at least 60°C, at least 70°C, at least 80°C or at least 90°C.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the mattress has a first and a second side and at least one head support area for supporting a head, at least one neck support area for supporting a neck, at least one shoulder support area for supporting shoulders, at least one lordosis support area for supporting at least part of a spine and at least one pelvic support area for supporting a pelvis of the user.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the head support area, the neck support area, the shoulder support area, the lordosis support area and the pelvic support area have, at least partially, different profiles on the first and / or second side of the mattress. Such profiles can, for example, be profilings and / or structurings, so that a hardness, compression hardness and / or a degree of hardness of at least some of the individual support areas, i.e. head support area, neck support area, shoulder support area, lordosis support area and / or pelvic support area, differ from one another and / or so that the compression hardnesses of the mattress (or mattress elements of the mattress) differ from one another at least in some areas. The mattress can furthermore optionally be a mattress and / or reversible mattress, which can provide different degrees of hardness.

[0084] For ergonomic and comfortable lying, the mattress (or mattress elements thereof) can be divided into different support areas and / or zones.

[0085] In particular, the mattress can have one or more head support areas, one or more neck support areas, one or more shoulder support areas, one or more lumbar support areas and one or more pelvic support areas. The different support areas can have different compression hardnesses, degrees of hardness and / or elasticity, so that the user sinks into the outer surface to different depths in the respective support area or is supported by it. The different support areas can also take into account the distribution of the user's weight over at least part of the first and / or second outer surface. For example, the different compression hardnesses of the support areas can take into account that the user's head is lighter than the pelvis. The different compression hardnesses in the different support areas can also ensure that the spine and / or pelvis are supported.the user's back is straight, for example when the user is lying on their side, or has the typical S-shape, for example when the user is lying on their back.

[0086] The different compression hardnesses in the respective support areas can be achieved by using different materials, such as mattress foam and / or polyurethane foam of varying hardness or softness, by different profiles and / or by different structuring of the first and / or second outer surface. Such profiles can have, for example, grooves, beads, ridges, incisions, cutouts, transverse grooves, depressions, channels, notches and / or recesses. According to one embodiment, the mattress (or mattress elements thereof) has, relative to a central transverse axis and / or a central transverse plane, a first half and a second half, which are arranged one behind the other along a longitudinal axis of the mattress. In each half, the mattress (or one or more mattress elements) has a head support area, a neck support area, a shoulder support area, a lordosis support area and a pelvic support area.The two head support areas, neck support areas, shoulder support areas, lumbar support areas and pelvic support areas of the mattress (or one or more mattress elements) can thus be arranged mirror-symmetrically relative to the central transverse axis and / or central transverse plane.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first half and the second half of the mattress (or one or more mattress elements) are symmetrical, in particular mirror-symmetrical, relative to the central transverse axis and / or central transverse plane of the mattress or the reclining furniture. In particular, with regard to the design of the various support areas as well as the structuring and / or profiling of the various support areas, the mattress (or individual mattress elements) can be mirror-symmetrical.

[0088] The support areas can, for example, be formed in each of the first and second halves of the mattress (or one or more mattress elements) as described below. One head support area extends from each end of the mattress in the direction of the central transverse axis. One neck support area is adjacent to each of the head support areas and extends further in the direction of the central transverse axis. One shoulder support area is adjacent to each of the neck support areas and extends further in the direction of the central transverse axis. One lumbar support area is adjacent to each shoulder support area and extends in the direction of the central transverse axis. One pelvic support area is adjacent to each lumbar support area and extends to the central transverse axis.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the first and / or second side of the mattress has at least one recess and / or at least one transverse groove, at least in a partial area. One or more transverse grooves can be formed in the individual support areas. Transverse grooves in different areas can differ, for example, in terms of number, geometry, cross-section, size, depth, or the like.

[0090] The transverse grooves can extend essentially parallel to the transverse axis of the reclining furniture over the entire width of the first and / or second side of the mattress.

[0091] Individual transverse grooves can be perceived as macroscopic depressions, incisions or recesses.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the mattress comprises at least two mattress elements that are at least partially stacked on top of one another. Alternatively or additionally, the mattress comprises at least a first mattress element and a second mattress element that are at least partially stacked on top of one another. The mattress may also comprise more than two mattress elements. The thickness of the mattress elements, measured orthogonally to the longitudinal and transverse axes, may be identical or different from one another.

[0093] According to one embodiment, each of the two mattress elements has an outer surface and a contact surface, wherein the contact surface of the first mattress element is at least partially in contact with the contact surface of the second mattress element, and wherein at least one of the outer surfaces and / or contact surfaces of at least one of the first and second mattress elements has a profile, in particular a profile with one or more transverse grooves. For example, a profile can be provided on one or both outer sides. Optionally, a profile with one or more transverse grooves can be formed additionally or exclusively on one or both of the contact surfaces.

[0094] In particular, profiles can be provided on one of the outer surfaces and the contact surface of each mattress element, which profiles can have different profiles from each other. If a profile is provided on both contact surfaces, the profiles of the two mattress elements can optionally at least partially interlock and / or be designed to correspond to each other.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the outer surface and / or the contact surface of the first mattress element has a first profile, and the outer surface and / or the contact surface of the second mattress element has a second profile, wherein the first profile differs at least partially from the second profile such that a degree of hardness of the first mattress element differs from a degree of hardness of the second mattress element. The profiles can, for example, have different transverse grooves.

[0096] The degree of hardness or compression hardness for the first and second mattress elements can also be influenced, for example, by the choice of material for the respective mattress element; for example, different types of foam (such as polyurethane foam) can be selected. Furthermore, the degree of hardness can be influenced by corresponding structures, such as grooves, transverse grooves, beads, ridges, incisions, cutouts, depressions, channels, notches and / or recesses, which can be formed, for example, in the first and / or second outer surface and / or the first and / or second contact surface. Furthermore, the connection of the first mattress element to the second mattress element can also be influenced, in particular by the choice and / or design of a profile on at least one of the contact surfaces.Alternatively or additionally, the degree of firmness can vary in the different areas of the mattress element, for example, due to the choice of material, the profiling and / or structuring of the respective outer surface and / or the design of the contact surface(s). For example, a shoulder support area can be designed somewhat softer than a neck support area, so that the user's shoulder sinks deeper into the outer surface of the mattress than their neck, especially when the user lies sideways on the respective outer surface of the mattress element.

[0097] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface has a profile with one or more transverse grooves, at least in a partial area. This allows the support properties to be further improved or influenced.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the profile is formed exclusively on the second contact surface of the second mattress element. Alternatively or additionally, no profile is formed on the first contact surface of the first mattress element.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the first contact surface and the second contact surface have profiles that correspond to each other and / or at least partially interlock. For example, the profiles can interlock in a tooth-like manner to secure the mattress elements to each other.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the firmness of the first mattress element is greater than the firmness of the second mattress element. The reverse can also be the case.

[0101] According to one embodiment, at least one, in particular several, transverse grooves extending in the transverse direction of the mattress are formed on the first outer surface of the first mattress element and / or on the second outer surface of the second mattress element between the at least one head support area and the at least one neck support area. The transverse grooves have a T-shaped, trapezoidal, and / or triangular cross-section. The transverse groove can be formed, for example, as a groove, bead, groove, incision, cutout, depression, channel, notch, and / or recess across the entire width in the transverse direction of the mattress (also called a combination mattress).

[0102] In general, at least one transverse groove can be formed in at least one of the head support area, the neck support area, the shoulder support area, the lumbar support area, and the pelvic support area. In general, the profiles in the individual support areas can be provided and / or defined by the transverse grooves or the absence of transverse grooves. Transverse grooves in different support areas can differ from one another in terms of their geometry, their cross-section, the depth of the respective transverse grooves, a dimension, a length, and / or a width. This allows the degree of hardness of the individual support areas to be varied and / or coordinated with one another. One or more transverse grooves can have a drop-shaped, circular, triangular, trapezoidal, round, oval, elliptical, or T-shaped cross-section.In general, a depth of the transverse grooves measured along the vertical axis can be about 1 to 5 cm, and a width of the transverse grooves measured along the longitudinal axis can be about 1 to 4 cm.

[0103] Optionally, one or more transverse grooves can be incorporated into the material of the mattress in such a way that they are at least partially covered on the outside by the material of the mattress.

[0104] According to one embodiment, at least one, in particular several, transverse grooves extending in the transverse direction of the mattress are formed on the first outer surface of the first mattress element and / or on the second outer surface of the second mattress element in the at least one pelvic support region, which transverse grooves have a T-shaped, trapezoidal, and / or triangular cross-section.

[0105] According to one embodiment, at least one, in particular several, transverse grooves extending in the transverse direction of the mattress are formed on the first outer surface of the first mattress element and / or on the second outer surface of the second mattress element in the at least one shoulder support region, said transverse grooves having a round, oval, teardrop-shaped and / or elliptical cross-section. According to one embodiment, several transverse grooves extending in the transverse direction of the mattress are formed on the first outer surface of the first mattress element in the at least one shoulder support region, each of which has a round and / or teardrop-shaped cross-section, wherein the transverse grooves formed in the shoulder support region have identical diameters, cross-sections and / or sizes. The size of a transverse groove can refer to a dimension measured in the longitudinal direction of the mattress, for example a width, of the respective transverse groove.

[0106] According to one embodiment, a plurality of transverse grooves extending in the transverse direction of the mattress are formed on the second outer surface of the second mattress element in the at least one shoulder support area, each having a round and / or drop-shaped cross-section. At least some of the transverse grooves formed in the shoulder support area have different diameters and / or sizes. The diameters, dimensions, widths, and / or sizes of the transverse grooves can decrease in the direction of the central transverse axis and / or the central plane.

[0107] The mattress according to the present embodiments preferably has a thickness of at least 18 cm, or at least 20 cm, or at least 22 cm, or at least 24 cm, or at least 26 cm, or at least 28 cm, or at least 30 cm, or at least 32 cm. It has been shown that the packaging according to the present embodiments is particularly well suited for mattresses of these thicknesses.

[0108] Additionally or alternatively, the mattress according to the present embodiments preferably has a width of at least 100 cm or at least 105 cm or at least 110 cm or at least 115 cm or at least 120 cm or at least 125 cm or at least 130 cm or at least 140 cm or at least 150 cm or at least 160 cm or at least 175 cm or at least 180 cm or at least 200 cm or at least 220 cm or at least 240 cm or at least 260 cm or at least 280 cm or at least 300 cm. Rolled and / or folded mattresses of these sizes can be packaged particularly well using the packaging proposed here and, if appropriate, using the fastening means proposed here.

[0109] Further features, advantages, and possible applications of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments and figures. Brief description of the figures

[0110] The figures are merely schematic and not to scale. Where the same reference symbols are used in different figures in the following description, they indicate identical, equivalent, similar, or similarly acting elements.

[0111] Fig. 1a shows a mattress with packaging according to an embodiment.

[0112] Fig. 1 b shows a cross-section along the line A through the mattress with packaging according to Figure 1a.

[0113] Fig. 2 shows the opening of a package according to an embodiment.

[0114] Fig. 3 shows a rolled mattress with packaging in a fastening means according to an embodiment.

[0115] Fig. 4 shows a rolled mattress with packaging and a fastening means in an outer packaging according to an embodiment.

[0116] Fig. 5a and 5b show the opening of a fastening means according to an embodiment.

[0117] Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of a mattress cover of a mattress according to an embodiment.

[0118] Fig. 7 shows a highly simplified partial plan view of an outer side of the mattress cover of Figure 6.

[0119] Fig. 8 shows a partially schematic cross-sectional view through a cover material of the mattress cover of Figures 6 and 7.

[0120] Fig. 9a shows a plan view of a mattress and / or a first mattress element of a mattress according to an embodiment.

[0121] Fig. 9b shows schematically a cross section of the first mattress element of a mattress of Figure 9a without transverse grooves.

[0122] Fig. 9c shows a side view of the first mattress element of a mattress of Figures 9a and 9b with several transverse grooves.

[0123] Fig. 9d shows a plan view of a second mattress element of a mattress according to an embodiment.

[0124] Fig. 9e shows a cross-section of the second mattress element of a mattress of Figure 9d without transverse grooves.

[0125] Fig. 9f shows a mattress according to an embodiment.

[0126] Fig. 10 to 13 each show exemplary transverse grooves of a mattress according to an embodiment.

[0127] Detailed description of embodiments

[0128] Figure 1a shows a mattress 202 packaged in a package 100, wherein the entirety of mattress 202 with package 100 is designated by the reference numeral 1. Figure 1b shows a sectional view of the mattress 202 with package 100 along line A of Figure 1a.

[0129] The mattress 202 is compressed and hermetically sealed into the packaging 100. For this purpose, the packaging 100 consists of or comprises two paper layers 300, 301, wherein the first paper layer 300 completely covers the top side 205 of the mattress 202 and the second paper layer 301 (Fig. 1b) completely covers the underside 101 of the mattress 202. The paper layers 300, 301 protrude beyond the mattress 202 on all sides or end faces of the mattress 202 and therefore form projections 309 arranged on the end face next to the mattress 202. Both the first paper layer 300 and the second paper layer 301 have a coating 302 (Fig. 1b) made of a weldable material. The coating 302 is arranged on the side of the respective paper layer 300, 301 that faces the mattress 202. The two paper layers 300, 301 may be two separate layers arranged like two sheets of paper below and above the mattress 202.The two paper layers 300, 301 can also be connected, for example, by placing a longer paper web around the mattress 202, so that a layer of paper lying above the mattress 202 is connected to a layer of paper lying below the mattress 202, for example, via a fold. In this case, the side on which the paper is turned over or folded does not need to be welded again. Nevertheless, a weld seam 303 can also be provided here, as described below, for example, to reinforce the sealing of the packaging 100 against the external environment.

[0130] As can be seen particularly from Figure 1b, the two paper layers 300, 301 are welded together. In particular, in the area of ​​the projections 309, there is a weld seam 303, which was obtained by welding the coatings 302 of the first paper layer 300 and the second paper layer 301. The weld seam 303 is preferably located exclusively at the projections 309. To produce the weld seams 303, a roller, a cylinder, or a stamp can be used, for example, which presses the two paper layers 300, 301 and their coatings 302 together and, for example, heats them in the process. In this way, the weldable material of the coatings 302 is welded together and forms the weld seams 303.

[0131] The weld seam 303 preferably has a width 310 of several centimeters. This ensures that the closure of the package 100 is secure and airtight, and remains so even over an extended storage period. As shown in Figure 1b, the width 310 extends parallel to the top side 205 and the bottom side 101 of the mattress 202.

[0132] The mattress 202 is enclosed in the packaging 100 on all sides, in particular all end faces, by a circumferential weld seam 303. In other words, the mattress 202 is located in an interior of the packaging 100, which is arranged between the two paper layers 300, 301 and is completely separated from the outside environment by the weld seam 303 or weld seams 303. Both the paper layers 300, 301 with the coating 302 and the weld seams 303 are airtight, so that the interior of the packaging 100, in which the mattress 202 is located, is airtight or hermetically sealed from the outside environment.

[0133] The mattress 202 has smaller dimensions in the packaging 100 than without the packaging 100. In particular, the mattress 202 is significantly flatter in the packaging 100 and has only a fraction of its normal thickness. This can be achieved, for example, by compressing the mattress 202 before closing or welding the packaging 100. This, in turn, can be achieved, for example, by compressing the mattress 202, for example, using one or more rollers and / or one or more stamps. The packaging 100 is then welded in the compressed state of the mattress 202, so that the packaging 100 counteracts a renewed expansion of the mattress 202 to its original shape.

[0134] A negative pressure can prevail in the interior of the packaging 100 and thus in the mattress 202. In other words, the mattress 202 can be vacuum-sealed or vacuum-packed. This can be achieved, for example, by packaging the mattress 202 in a vacuum or negative pressure chamber. Additionally or alternatively, at least one suction line 305 or several suction lines 305 (Fig. 1a) can be provided, which establish a connection between the interior of the packaging 100, where the mattress 202 is located, and the outside environment. The negative pressure can be created by sucking air out of this interior. For example, a vacuum pump can be connected to the suction line 305, which vacuums the interior and thus the mattress 202. The suction line 305 is preferably also designed such that it is airtight or hermetically weldable.For example, the suction line 305 can also be compressed and welded by a welding tool, such as a roller or a stamp. For this purpose, the suction line 305 preferably also has a coating with a weldable material, preferably the same material as the paper layers 300, 301. The coating of the suction line 305 is preferably located on the inside of the suction line, so that it can be sealed hermetically by welding.

[0135] Figure 2 shows an enlarged view of a corner of the mattress 202 with packaging 100. A strip of the packaging 100 has been torn open, revealing the coating 302 with weldable material on the side of the first paper layer 300 facing the mattress 202, as well as the mattress 202 itself. By using paper or the paper layers 300, 301 for the packaging 100 of the mattress 202, the packaging 100 can be opened and removed particularly easily and without aids or tools. At the same time, the packaging 100 can largely be recycled and reused.

[0136] The packaging 100, for example at least one or both of the paper layers 300,

[0137] 301, has a print 304. The print 304 includes, for example, an indication of the point at which the packaging 100 is particularly easy to open. For example, the print 304 can indicate a predetermined breaking point 307, such as a perforation or a tear strip. Furthermore, the print 304 can include a warning against the use of knives and / or scissors or other sharp objects to open the packaging 100. For example, a note can be included stating that the packaging 100 is easy to tear open. In this way, the mattress 202 is protected from damage when opening the packaging 100. At the same time, the risk of injury to a user when opening the packaging 100 is also reduced.

[0138] Figure 3 shows a mattress 202 with packaging 100, designated as a whole by 1, in the rolled-up state. The mattress 202 with packaging 100 is rolled up into a cylinder, on the end faces of which the projections 309 of the paper layers 300, 301 are arranged and visible. The cylindrical surface of the rolled-up mattress 202 with packaging 100, however, is not visible, as it is covered by a fastening means 306. The fastening means 306 is designed, for example, as a paper band. The paper of the band can, for example, be designed in the same way as the paper of the packaging 100. For example, it can be the same material, so that the band also has a coating 302 made of weldable material. Alternatively, the band can also be made of uncoated paper. It covers the mattress 202 with packaging 100 across its entire width.In other words, the fastening means 306 covers the entire cylinder surface of the cylindrically rolled mattress 202 with packaging 100. The fastening means 306 thus prevents an unintentional rolling out of the mattress 202 with the packaging 100 and holds it in the rolled-up form.

[0139] Figure 4 shows the mattress 202 with packaging 100, in particular together with the fastening means 306, in an additional outer packaging 308. The outer packaging 308 is, for example, a cardboard box, such as a shipping carton. Therefore, the mattress 202 with packaging 100, collectively designated by reference numeral 1, is packaged ready for shipping according to Figure 4 and can be sent directly to the mail-order business.

[0140] Figures 5a and 5b show by way of example how the fastening means 306 can be detached or removed from the mattress 202 with packaging 100. Specifically, the fastening means 306 has a print 304 that essentially corresponds to the print 304 of the packaging 100 already described above. The print 304 includes an indication of a predetermined breaking point 307 arranged in the fastening means 306, for example a perforation or a tear-off strip. The print 304 thus includes the indication that the fastening means 306 can be opened simply by tearing along the predetermined breaking point 307. Furthermore, the print 304 can contain an indication that no sharp objects such as knives or scissors should be used to cut the fastening means 306.Such use of sharp objects could injure the mattress 202, its packaging 100, and, in the worst case, the user. In Figure 5b, the fastening means 306, consisting of a paper band, is already partially open, so that the assembly 1 comprising the mattress 202 and the packaging 100 arranged therein is visible. Therefore, the fastening means 306 according to the present invention, just like the packaging 100, can largely be recycled and reused.

[0141] The mattress 202 and its mattress cover 204 are described in more detail with reference to the further figures. The packaging 100 according to the invention, comprising at least one paper layer 300, 301, is particularly designed for packaging a mattress 202 including a mattress cover 204 according to the following explanations. Since the packaging 100 must securely accommodate both the compressed and the rolled and / or folded and optionally vacuumed mattress 202 including the mattress cover 204 and hold it in the compressed form, there is a close relationship between the properties of the mattress 202 including the mattress cover 204 and the packaging 100. These are therefore preferably closely coordinated to ensure the functionality described herein even over extended periods and under different environmental conditions.

[0142] Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a mattress cover 204 according to one embodiment. Figure 7 shows a highly simplified partial plan view of an outer side of the mattress cover 204 of Figure 6. Figure 8 shows a partially schematic cross-sectional view through a cover material of the mattress cover 204 of Figures 6 and 7.

[0143] Referring to Figure 6, a mattress cover 204 or a mattress protector 204 is shown as an example in a state stretched over a mattress 202, wherein the cover 204 forms a first lying surface on an upper side 205 and optionally a second lying surface for a user on an opposite underside 101. The mattress cover 204 is formed all around from the same cover material 5, with lateral partial surfaces of the front side, for example transverse surfaces 6 and longitudinal surfaces 7, optionally seamlessly, merging into the upper side 205 and underside 101. Deviating from this, however, in other embodiments, a separation of the surfaces of the cover material 5 can also be provided by seams and, if appropriate, a piping tape.

[0144] A circumferential closure 206 in the form of a zipper is sewn into the mattress cover 204 (or mattress protector 204) on the transverse surfaces 6 and longitudinal surfaces 7 for inserting and removing the mattress 202. In addition, several handles 210 are provided on the lateral longitudinal surfaces 7 for lifting the mattress 202 encircled by the mattress cover 204 (or mattress protector 204), of which only one handle 210 is shown as an example.

[0145] As can be seen in a section X in Figure 6, which represents the entire surface of the mattress cover 204 (or mattress protector 204), and in Figures 7 and 8, the cover material 5 is formed with a spacer knit 10, for example a 3D spacer knit, up to its outer side 11.

[0146] The cover fabric 5 has a honeycomb-like mesh structure with outwardly open recesses 12 arranged in a regular, finely structured pattern. The recesses 12 preferably have a round, rounded, elliptical, and / or oval cross-section, which, in the unstretched state, can be, for example, 2 mm to 4 mm wide and approximately 3 mm to 5 mm long.

[0147] The material webs 13 made of spacer fabric 10 located between the recesses 12 which are offset and regularly arranged relative to one another can be dimensioned at least approximately equally in width.

[0148] The cover material 5 is in the present case a two- or three-layer spacer knit with an upper layer 14 forming the outer side 11, an optional middle layer 15 forming the spacer knit 10 and knitted with the upper layer 14, and an inner or lower layer 16 which is knitted with the upper layer 14 and / or the optional middle layer 15.

[0149] The upper layer 14 can comprise a monofilament yarn, such as a smooth monofilament yarn, or a multifilament yarn, such as a textured, twisted multifilament yarn. Similarly, the lower layer 16 can also comprise a monofilament yarn, such as a smooth monofilament yarn, or a multifilament yarn, such as a textured, twisted multifilament yarn. Likewise, the middle layer 15 can be formed at least partially from monofilament yarns or multifilament yarns.

[0150] One or more of the upper layer 14, the middle layer 15, and the lower layer 16 may further contain natural fibers and / or be at least partially formed from natural fibers, as described above. The natural fibers may be, for example, animal hair fibers, wool fibers, cotton fibers, hemp fibers, eucalyptus fibers, bamboo fibers, linen fibers, wood fibers, viscose fibers, flax fibers, silk fibers, plant fibers, or a combination thereof. Such natural fibers may be characterized, for example, by increased sustainability, odor neutrality, skin compatibility, durability, and / or robustness compared to synthetic fibers.

[0151] The upper layer 14 also has a fine-knit structure 17 on the outer side 11, which gives the surface a soft feel.

[0152] With regard to the thickness, the upper layer 14 in the advantageous embodiment shown is dimensioned such that it takes up at least 70% to 80% of the total thickness of the cover material 5 in order to utilize the microclimatic advantages of the spacer fabric 10 to the greatest extent possible.

[0153] To enable maximum air circulation and optimal moisture removal to the outer side 11, the honeycomb-like recesses 12 extend essentially across the thickness of the upper layer 14 and the middle layer 15, bordering the lower layer 16, so that the cover material simultaneously exhibits high flexibility and extensibility across its width thanks to the recesses 12. The vertical elasticity creates a softness that can be defined by the filler of the middle layer 14, depending on the desired degree of softness.

[0154] It is understood that, depending on the application, the cover fabric 5 can be manufactured using any known spacer knitting process, as well as any known finishing process, such as a washing, bleaching, and shrinking process following the knitting process. Optionally, the mattress cover 204 can be at least partially coated, rubberized, and / or provided with latex to prevent water penetration.

[0155] Figures 9a to 9f each show parts of a mattress 202 according to exemplary embodiments. Figure 9a shows a plan view of a first mattress element 2 of a mattress 202. Figure 9b schematically shows a cross-section of the first mattress element 2 of Figure 9a, wherein the first mattress element 2 is shown without transverse grooves in Figures 9a and 9b. Figure 9c shows a side view of the first mattress element 2 of Figures 9a and 9b with several transverse grooves. Figure 9d shows a plan view of a second mattress element 3 according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 9e shows a cross-section of the second mattress element 3 of Figure 9d without transverse grooves. Figure 9f shows a mattress 202 according to an embodiment of the invention. The mattress 202 of Figure 9f has the first mattress element 2 described with reference to Figures 9a to 9c and the second mattress element 3 described with reference to Figures 9d and 9e.

[0156] The first mattress element 2 has a first outer surface 21 and an oppositely arranged first contact surface 22. The first outer surface 21 is designed as a first lying surface for the user. The second mattress element 3 has a second outer surface 31 and an oppositely arranged second contact surface 32. The second outer surface 31 is optionally designed as a second lying surface for the user. The first and second mattress elements 2, 3 are stacked on top of one another such that the first and second contact surfaces 22, 32 are at least partially in contact with one another.

[0157] For ergonomic and comfortable support of the user, the two mattress elements 2, 3 and / or the mattress 202 each have a plurality of support areas 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. The support areas 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 can include a head support area 41, a neck support area 42, a shoulder support area 43, a lumbar support area 44, and a pelvic support area 45.

[0158] The mattress 202 has a longitudinal direction x or longitudinal axis x, which runs parallel to a long side of the mattress 202, a transverse direction z or transverse axis z, which runs parallel to a long side of the mattress z, and a vertical axis y, which runs transversely and / or orthogonally to the longitudinal direction x and the transverse direction z. A length of the mattress 202 is measured in the long direction, a width of the mattress 202 is measured in the transverse direction z, and a thickness or height of the mattress is measured along the vertical axis y. The length of the mattress 202 can be greater than or equal to the width of the mattress 202. The first mattress element 2 and the second mattress element 3 can have identical or different heights and / or thicknesses.

[0159] Furthermore, the mattress 202 has a central transverse axis 50 and / or a central transverse plane 50, which runs parallel to the transverse direction z and is arranged centrally between two ends of the mattress 202 that are opposite one another in the longitudinal direction x. The central transverse axis 50 and / or the central transverse plane 50 separates the first mattress element 2 into a first half 2a and a second half 2b. Likewise, the central transverse plane 50 and / or the central transverse axis 50 separates the second mattress element 3 into a first half 3a and a second half 3b.

[0160] Each of the halves 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b of the first and second mattress elements 2, 3 has the support areas 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. The support areas 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 are arranged mirror-symmetrically to the central transverse axis 50. The individual support areas 41, 42,

[0161] 43, 44, 45 can differ from one another at least partially with regard to a degree of hardness, a hardness, a compression hardness and / or an elasticity. For example, the support regions 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 can at least partially have a different profile, profiling and / or structuring, for example in the form of transverse grooves 51, 52, 53, 54 formed in the respective support regions 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. The transverse grooves 51, 52, 53, 54 can be formed in the first and / or second outer surface 21, 31 and extend across the entire width of the mattress 202 in the transverse direction z. To adapt the hardness of the individual support regions 41, 42, 43,

[0162] 44, 45 profiles and / or the transverse grooves 51, 52, 53, 54 in the respective support areas 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 may differ from one another with regard to their cross-section, their geometry, their shape, their number, their depth measured along the vertical axis y and / or their thickness or size measured along the longitudinal direction x.

[0163] As can be seen in Figure 9c, the first mattress element 2 has a single first transverse groove 51 in each of the two halves 2a, 2b, which separates the head support area 41 from the neck support area 42. The first transverse groove 51 has a T-shaped cross-section.

[0164] Furthermore, the first mattress element 2 has a total of five second transverse grooves 52 in the shoulder support region 43 in each of the two halves 2a, 2b, each of which has a round, oval, elliptical, and / or drop-shaped cross-section. The geometry, width, dimensions, size, thickness, and / or diameter of the five second transverse grooves 52 in the shoulder support regions 43 of the two halves 2a, 2b of the first mattress element 2 are identical. The neck support regions 42 of the first mattress element 2 are separated by one of the second transverse grooves 52 from the shoulder support regions 43 adjacent to the neck support regions 42. Likewise, the lordosis support regions 44 adjacent to the shoulder support regions 43 in the direction of the central transverse axis 50 are separated from the respective shoulder support region 43 by one of the second transverse grooves 52. Furthermore, the lordosis support areas 44 are each separated from the adjacent pelvic support areas 45 by a third transverse groove 53.In the two pelvic support areas 45 adjacent to each other along the central transverse axis 50, a total of three third transverse grooves 53 are formed, each having a T-shaped and / or triangular cross-section. The three third transverse grooves 53 have identical geometries, widths, dimensions, sizes, thicknesses, and / or diameters. The middle of the three third transverse grooves 53 can extend in the central transverse plane 50 and define a boundary between the first half 2a and the second half 2b.

[0165] As shown in Figure 9f, at least one further transverse groove 54 can be formed in each of the lumbar support areas 44, which can, for example, have a round and / or oval cross-section.

[0166] As can be seen in Figure 9f, the first mattress element 2 has no profile, no profiling, and / or no structuring on its first contact surface 22. In other words, the first contact surface 22 is completely flat. Optionally, however, a profile can also be formed on at least a partial area of ​​the first contact surface 22. Any cross-sectional profiles for transverse grooves are conceivable here, such as round, oval, elliptical, triangular, square, polygonal, trapezoidal, or the like, as explained above and below.

[0167] As can be seen in Figure 9f, the second mattress element 3 has a single first transverse groove 61 in each of the two halves 3a, 3b, which separates the head support area 41 from the neck support area 42. The first transverse groove 61 is configured analogously to the first transverse groove 51 of the first mattress element 2 and has a T-shaped cross-section. Furthermore, the second mattress element 3 has a total of five second transverse grooves 62 in the shoulder support area 43 in each of the two halves 3a, 3b, each of which has a round, oval, elliptical, and / or drop-shaped cross-section. The second transverse grooves 62 of the second mattress element 3 are designed analogously to the second transverse grooves 52 of the first mattress element, but a width, dimension, size, thickness and / or a diameter of the five second transverse grooves 62 in the shoulder support areas 43 of the two halves 3a, 3b of the second mattress element 3 decrease continuously in the direction of the central transverse axis 50.The neck support areas 42 of the second mattress element 3 are separated from the shoulder support areas 43 adjacent to the neck support areas 42 by one of the second transverse grooves 62. Likewise, the lordosis support areas 44 adjacent to the shoulder support areas 43 in the direction of the central transverse axis 50 are separated from the respective shoulder support area 43 by one of the second transverse grooves 62. Furthermore, the lordosis support areas 44 are each separated from the adjacent pelvic support areas 45 by a third transverse groove 63. In the two pelvic support areas 45 adjacent to one another along the central transverse axis 50, a total of three third transverse grooves 63 are formed, which are designed analogously to the transverse grooves 53 of the first mattress element 2 and each have a T-shaped and / or triangular cross-section. The three third transverse grooves 63 have identical geometries, widths, dimensions, sizes, thicknesses, and / or diameters.The middle of the three third transverse grooves 63 can extend in the central transverse plane 50 and define a boundary between the first half 3a and the second half 3b. Furthermore, analogous to the further transverse groove 54 of the first mattress element, at least one further transverse groove 64 can be formed in each of the lumbar support areas 44 of the second mattress element 3, which can, for example, have a round and / or oval cross-section.

[0168] The transverse grooves 61, 62, 63, 64 of the second mattress element 3 are arranged opposite the transverse grooves 51, 52, 53, 54 of the first mattress element 2 and are formed on the second outer surface 31 of the second mattress element 3. Furthermore, the two halves 2a, 2b of the first mattress element 2 and the two halves 3a, 3b of the second mattress element 3 are designed to be completely mirror-symmetrical to the central transverse axis 50 or central transverse plane 50.

[0169] As shown in Figure 9f, the second mattress element 3 has a profile 33 on its second contact surface 32, which has a plurality of transverse grooves 34. The transverse grooves 34 are shown with a rectangular cross-section as an example. Any other cross-sections are conceivable.

[0170] The profile 33 can also be wave-shaped with multiple wave crests and troughs. Alternatively or additionally, the profile 33 or another profile can be incorporated into the contact surface 22 of the first mattress element 2. Profiles and / or transverse grooves, which can at least partially interlock, can also be incorporated into both contact surfaces.

[0171] Exemplary transverse grooves for the first outer surface 21, the second outer surface 31, the first contact surface 22 and / or the second contact surface 32 are shown in subsequent figures.

[0172] Figures 10 to 13 each show exemplary transverse grooves of a mattress 202 according to an embodiment. In particular, longitudinal sections through the respective mattress 202 are shown.

[0173] The mattress 202 of Figure 10 is a total of three parts and has three mattress elements 2, 3, 3'. The mattresses 202 of Figures 11 to 13, in contrast, have only two mattress elements 2, 3. However, any number of mattress elements can be provided.

[0174] The transverse grooves and / or profiles shown in Figures 10 to 13 are arranged merely schematically and exemplarily on the contact or outer surfaces of the mattress elements 2, 3, 3' shown there. However, the transverse grooves and / or profiles can also be arranged on any other surfaces of the mattress 202.

[0175] In the example in Figure 10, the first mattress element 2 has no profile or transverse grooves. The second mattress element 3 has trapezoidal transverse grooves 500 on the contact surface 32 and rectangular transverse grooves 600 on a side or surface opposite this contact surface 32, which are recessed and / or inserted into the second mattress element 3 at a distance from this surface. Another mattress element 3' without a profile forms the further outer surface of the mattress 202.

[0176] In the example of Figure 11, the first mattress element 2 has transverse grooves 500 with a round cross-section on the outer side 21 and transverse grooves 550 with a rectangular, trapezoidal, or triangular cross-section on the contact surface 22. The second mattress element 3 has transverse grooves 600 with a round cross-section only on the outer surface 31, and the contact surface 32 is profileless.

[0177] In Figure 12, the first mattress element 2 has bean-shaped transverse grooves 500, which are introduced into the first mattress element 2 via incisions 501 from the first contact surface 22, such that the transverse grooves 500 are arranged closer to the first outer side 21 of the first mattress element 2 than to the first contact surface 22 of the first mattress element 2. Similar transverse grooves 600 with incisions 601 are introduced into the second mattress element 3 via the second contact surface 32. The transverse grooves 600 are boomerang-shaped, coat hanger-shaped and / or triangular in shape. Furthermore, further transverse grooves 603 with a round cross-section are introduced into the second mattress element 3. The second outer surface 31 of the second mattress element 3 has no profile.

[0178] In the example shown in Figure 13, the first mattress element 2 and the second mattress element 3 have corresponding profiles and / or transverse grooves 500, 600 on their contact surfaces 22, 32, which at least partially interlock in a tooth-like manner. The outer surfaces 21, 31 of the two mattress elements 2, 3 are profileless.

[0179] Additionally, it should be noted that "comprising" and "having" do not exclude other elements, and "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, it should be noted that features described with reference to one of the above embodiments can also be used in combination with other features of other embodiments described above. Reference symbols in the claims are not to be considered as limitations.

Claims

Claims:

1. Mattress (202) with a packaging (100), wherein the mattress (202) is arranged within the packaging (100), wherein the packaging (100) has at least one paper layer (300, 301) with at least one coating (302) made of a weldable material, wherein the at least one paper layer (300, 301) has a mass of 80 g / m 2 up to 130 g / m 2 , especially 84 g / m 2 up to 110 g / m 2 wherein a mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer (300, 301) and the coating (302) is between 90:10 and 99:

1.

2. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to claim 1, wherein the packaging (100) consists of a first paper layer (300) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material and of a second paper layer (301) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material, wherein the first paper layer (300) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material completely covers an upper side (205) of the mattress (202) and projects beyond the upper side (205) of the mattress (202), wherein the second paper layer (301) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material completely covers an underside (101) of the mattress (202) and projects beyond the underside (101) of the mattress (202),wherein the projecting regions of the first paper layer (300) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material and the second paper layer (301) with at least one coating (302) of weldable material are welded together.

3. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein a layer obtained by welding the coating (302) Weld seam (303) has a width of at least 2 cm, preferably of at least 3 cm or of at least 4 cm or of at least 5 cm or of at least 6 cm or of at least 7 cm or of at least 8 cm or of at least 9 cm or of at least 10 cm.

4. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the packaging (100) has at least one weld seam (303) obtained by welding the coating (302) made of weldable material, and wherein the weld seam (303) is arranged on at least one, preferably on at least two or at least three or at least four, partial surfaces of the circumferential end face of the mattress (202).

5. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one coating (302) of weldable material comprises thermoplastic polyurethane.

6. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one coating (302) consists of a biodegradable weldable material.

7. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one coating (302) of weldable material has a Layer thickness of 10 pm to 30 pm, in particular of 15 pm to 25 pm, for example 20 pm.

8. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mass and / or volume ratio between the paper layer (300, 301) and the coating (302) is between 91:9 and 98:2, preferably between 92:8 and 97:3 or between 93:7 and 96:4 or between 94:6 and 95:5, for example 95:

5.

9. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one paper layer (300, 301) has a coating (302) of weldable material exclusively on one side or on both sides.

10. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one paper layer (300, 301) comprises fresh fibers.

11. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one paper layer (300, 301) has at least one printing (304).

12. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (202) is vacuumed within the packaging (100).

13. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the packaging (100) has a suction line (305) which extends from the mattress (202) extends inside the packaging (100) into the outside environment and comprises weldable material.

14. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (202) is compressed and / or folded and / or rolled.

15. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein a fastening means (306) is further arranged around the packaging (100), which prevents a compressed and / or folded and / or rolled mattress (202) from moving back to an original shape.

16. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the fastening means (306) has a predetermined breaking point (307) for facilitating Opening of the fastening means (306).

17. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising an outer packaging (308), wherein the mattress (202) with packaging (100) is arranged within the outer packaging (308).

18. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the outer packaging (308) is a cardboard box.

19. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (202) is made of a foam, in particular a viscoelastic foam, a cold foam, a point-elastic foam and / or a polyurethane foam.

20. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising: a mattress cover (204) which at least partially encloses the mattress (202); wherein the mattress cover (204) has a first half and a second half, which are at least partially connectable to one another with a closure (206), in particular a zipper, along at least part of an outer circumference of the mattress (202).

21. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the mattress cover (204) comprises a cover material with at least one upper layer (14) and a lower layer (16), wherein the upper layer (14) and the lower layer (16) are arranged at least partially one above the other; wherein at least the upper layer (14) of the cover material is formed from a spacer knit (10), for example a 3D spacer knit, and wherein a plurality of cover material recesses (12) are formed at least on an outer side of the upper layer (14) facing away from the lower layer (16).

22. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the upper layer (14) and / or the lower layer (16) of the cover material is at least partially formed from a natural fiber.

23. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the natural fiber is an animal hair fiber, a wool fiber, a cotton fiber, a hemp fiber, a eucalyptus fiber, a bamboo fiber, a linen fiber, a wood fiber, a viscose fiber, a flax fiber, a silk fiber and / or a plant fiber.

24. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 23, wherein the recesses (12) are arranged regularly and / or in a regular pattern.

25. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 24, wherein the recesses (12) are honeycomb-shaped; and / or wherein the recesses (12) have a round, rounded, angular, square, rectangular, polygonal, triangular, elliptical, oval, and / or polygonal cross-section.

26. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 25, wherein the upper layer (14) and / or the lower layer (16) of the cover material at least is partly made of textured, twisted yarn, in particular multifilament yarn.

27. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 26, wherein the upper layer (14) and / or the lower layer (16) of the cover material is formed at least partially from monofilament yarn, in particular polyester yarn, smooth polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, smooth polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, and / or smooth polyamide yarn.

28. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 27, wherein the cover material further comprises a middle layer (15) which is at least selectively and / or partially knitted with the upper layer (14) and / or the lower layer (16).

29. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein the middle layer (15) is at least partially formed from a monofilament yarn, in particular polyester yarn, smooth polyester yarn, polyethylene yarn, smooth polyethylene yarn, polyamide yarn, and / or smooth polyamide yarn.

30. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 28 or 29, wherein the middle layer (15) is formed at least partially from a multifilament yarn, for example a textured, twisted multifilament yarn.

31. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 28 to 30, wherein the middle layer (15) is at least partially formed from a natural fiber.

32. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 31, wherein the recesses (12) extend at least substantially over a thickness of the upper layer (14) and optionally a middle layer (15) of the cover material.

33. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 32, wherein the upper layer (14) has a weight proportion of 50% to 70%, in particular 55% to 60%, of the cover material.

34. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 33, wherein the lower layer (16) has a weight proportion of 20% to 30%, in particular from 25% to 30% of the cover material.

35. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 34, wherein the cover material further comprises a middle layer (15), wherein a middle Layer (15) has a weight proportion of 10% to 20%, in particular 15% to 20%, of the cover material.

36. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 35, wherein the cover material has a weight of 250 g / m 2 - 300 g / m 2 has.

37. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 36, wherein the proportion of natural fibers in the upper layer (14) is greater, in particular at least a factor of two greater, than the proportion of natural fibers in the lower (16) and / or one or more middle layers (15).

38. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 21 to 37, wherein the upper layer (14) consists essentially of natural fibers and the lower Layer (16), and optionally one or more middle layers (15), consists essentially of synthetic fibers.

39. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the mattress (202) has a first and a second side and at least one Head support area (41) for supporting a head, at least one neck support area (42) for supporting a neck, at least one shoulder support area (43) for supporting shoulders, at least one lordosis support area (44) for supporting at least part of a spine and at least one pelvic support area (45) for supporting a pelvis of the user.

40. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to claim 39, wherein the head support area (41), the neck support area (42), the shoulder support area (43), the lordosis support area (44) and the pelvic support area (45) have at least partially different profiles from one another on the first and / or on the second side of the mattress (202).

41. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 39-40, wherein the first and / or the second side of the mattress (202) has at least one recess (51, 52, 53, 33, 34, 61, 62, 63, 64) and / or at least one transverse groove (51, 52, 53, 61, 62, 63, 64) in at least one partial area.

42. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 39-41, wherein the mattress comprises at least two mattress elements which are at least partially stacked on top of one another; and / or wherein the mattress (202) comprises at least a first mattress element (2) and a second mattress element (3) which are at least partially stacked on top of one another.

43. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to claim 42, wherein each of the two mattress elements has an outer surface (21, 31) and a contact surface (22, 32); wherein the contact surface (22, 32) of the first mattress element (2) is at least partially in contact with the contact surface (22, 32) of the second mattress element (3); and wherein at least one of the outer surfaces and / or contact surfaces of at least one of the first and second mattress elements has a profile, in particular a profile with one or more transverse grooves.

44. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-43, wherein the outer surface (21, 31) and / or the contact surface of the first Mattress element (2) has a first profile, and the outer surface (21, 31) and / or the contact surface of the second mattress element (3) has a second profile, wherein the first profile differs at least partially from the second profile such that a degree of hardness of the first mattress element (2) differs from a degree of hardness of the second mattress element (3).

45. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-44, wherein the first mattress element (2) and the second mattress element (3) each have, relative to a central transverse axis (5) of the mattress, a first half (2a, 3a) and a second half (2b, 3b), which are arranged one behind the other along a longitudinal axis of the mattress; wherein the first mattress element (2) and the second mattress element (3) each have, in their first half (2a, 3a) and their second half (2b, 3b), a headrest area (41), a neck support area (42), a shoulder support area (43), a lordosis support area (44) and a pelvic support area (45).

46. ​​Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-45, wherein the first half (2a, 3a) and the second half (2b, 3b) of each of the first mattress element (2) and the second mattress element (3) are symmetrical, in particular mirror-symmetrical, relative to the central transverse axis (5) of the mattress.

47. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 43-46, wherein at least one of the first contact surface (22) and the second contact surface (32) has, at least in a partial area, a profile with one or more transverse grooves.

48. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to claim 47, wherein the profile is formed exclusively on the second contact surface (32) of the second mattress element (3); and / or wherein no profile is formed on the first contact surface (22) of the first mattress element (2).

49. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 47-48, wherein the first contact surface and the second contact surface have mutually corresponding and / or at least partially interlocking profiles.

50. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-49, wherein a degree of hardness of the first mattress element (2) is greater than a degree of hardness of the second mattress element (3). 51 . Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-50, wherein on the first outer surface (21) of the first mattress element (2) and / or on the second outer surface (31) of the second mattress element (3) between the at least one head support area (41) and the at least one neck support area (42) at least one transverse groove (51) extending in the transverse direction (y) of the mattress is formed, which has a T-shaped, trapezoidal and / or triangular cross-section.

52. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-51, wherein on the first outer surface (21) of the first mattress element (2) and / or on the second outer surface (31) of the second mattress element (3) in the at least a pelvic support area (45) at least one transverse groove (54) extending in the transverse direction (y) of the mattress is formed, which has a T-shaped, trapezoidal and / or triangular cross-section.

53. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-52, wherein on the first outer surface (21) of the first mattress element (2) and / or on the second outer surface (31) of the second mattress element (3) in the at least one shoulder support region (43) at least one transverse groove (52) extending in the transverse direction (y) of the mattress is formed, which has a round, oval, drop-shaped and / or elliptical cross-section.

54. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-53, wherein on the first outer surface (21) of the first mattress element (2) in the at least one shoulder support region (43), a plurality of transverse grooves (52) extending in the transverse direction (y) of the mattress are formed, each having a round and / or drop-shaped cross-section; and wherein the transverse grooves (52) formed in the shoulder support region (43) have identical diameters and / or sizes.

55. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of claims 42-54, wherein on the second outer surface (31) of the second mattress element (3) in the at least one shoulder support region (43), a plurality of transverse grooves (52) extending in the transverse direction (y) of the mattress are formed, each having a round and / or drop-shaped cross-section; and wherein at least some of the transverse grooves (52) formed in the shoulder support region (43) have different diameters and / or sizes.

56. Mattress (202) with packaging (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a thickness of the mattress is at least 18 cm or at least 20 cm or at least 22 cm or at least 24 cm or at least 26 cm or at least 28 cm or at least 30 cm or at least 32 cm.

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