I purchased a 2.5” shikifuton from…
I purchased a 2.5” shikifuton from Zonli and had a frustrating experience with their return process.
The product itself is very thin and not suitable for daily use on a slatted bed (you can feel the slats through it), which I later learned is acknowledged by the company when compared to their thicker options.
The main issue is the return policy versus what is communicated after purchase. The website suggests a standard return process, but after contacting customer service, I was told to repackage the fully expanded mattress myself and drop it off at FedEx, with a 20% fee applied. There was no clear confirmation of a prepaid return label in the initial response.
Repackaging a vacuum-compressed mattress once opened is extremely difficult, and shipping costs for large items like this can be significant—potentially making the return impractical.
Instead, I was offered a partial refund (40%) to keep the product, which feels like a workaround to avoid the return process rather than a transparent solution.
I recommend that Zonli clearly disclose:
* Whether return shipping is covered or not
* The true difficulty of repackaging expanded mattresses
* That thinner models may not be suitable for everyday sleep on standard bed frames
Transparency upfront would help customers make more informed decisions








