The Pulsar is bench-built from the inside out to deliver total comfort and exceptional value. It's earned recognition among dealers as one of the best-valued futons in the industry, combining the look and feel of an expensive futon with real affordability.
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Key Characteristics
- Comfort Level: Pressure-relieving memory foam comfort that conforms to body size and weight
- Durability: Designed for everyday use
- Thickness: True 8" boxed edge (approx. 12" of compressed ingredients)
- Recommended Use: Dual-purpose sofa/sleeper or platform bed mattress
- Frame Compatibility: Bi-fold frame or platform bed
- Grip Strips: One pair recommended
- Overcover: True 8" box corner cover required
- Construction Options: Non-flip design — the Burlington fabric side always faces up
Available Sizes
- Chair: 28 x 54
- Ottoman: 28 x 21
- Twin Chair: 39 x 54
- Twin Chair & Ottoman: 39 x 54 and 39 x 21
- Twin: 39 x 75
- Full: 54 x 75
- Full Love: 54 x 54
- Full Love & Ottoman: 54 x 54 and 54 x 21
- Queen: 60 x 80
- Queen Love: 60 x 54
- Queen Love & Ottoman: 60 x 54 and 60 x 26
- Eastern King: 78 x 80
- California King: 72 x 84
Pulsar Cushioning System
- Woven Twill Base & Border – 7.5 oz twill fabric on the bottom panel and side border holds compression tufts securely in place
- Burlington Top Panel – Soft, high-strength non-flip top fabric with Bioguard treatment resisting microbial growth, fungi, mildew, bacteria, and mold
- Thermally Bonded Polyester Wrap – 1" wrap enhances total body comfort
- High-Density Foam Core – 7" of multiple high-density foams for added life, firm support, and resistance to bottoming out
- Viscoelastic Memory Foam Layer – 3" layer (3.0 HDV) that adjusts to body weight and temperature for pressure-reducing comfort
- Tape Edge Construction – Delivers a uniform tailored look and a true reading of mattress thickness
- Otis Comfort Lock Cushioning System – Tensions all 12" of material inside to develop a consistent comfort level that holds up over years of use
Otis Construction Standards
- Bench Built: Hand-crafted for uniform quality control
- Boxed Edges: True measurable thickness with tailored appearance
- Slightly Shorter: Otis mattresses are 1 to 2 inches shorter due to the boxed design
- Tape Edge Closure: Reinforced edge construction for durability and shape retention
- Compression Packaging: Each mattress is compressed and packaged in a box roughly 1/4th its expanded size
Comfort & Durability Philosophy
Otis mattresses are engineered to be as comfortable as they are durable. The goal is to provide sofa-level comfort while maintaining flexibility and pressure relief for occasional or nightly sleeping.
The Pulsar is a pressure-management mattress designed for individualized comfort and lifetime durability. It instantly conforms to and supports the body regardless of size or weight, absorbing body weight so there's no transfer of motion for undisturbed, peaceful comfort.
Do not judge a mattress by thickness alone. Interior material quality determines longevity, comfort, and long-term shape retention.
Important Notes on Thickness & Quality
Thickness can be misleading in the mattress industry. Many mattresses are rounded or overestimated for marketing purposes. Otis mattresses use true boxed edges, making thickness measurable and consistent.
More important than thickness is the quality of materials inside. High-density foam and resilient construction allow Otis mattresses to maintain their shape and comfort for 10–15 years.
Grip Strips Recommendation
Grip Strips are strongly recommended for high-performance futons to keep the mattress properly positioned and functioning as intended.
Non-Flip Design — Important Note
The Pulsar is a non-flip mattress. The white Burlington fabric side should always face up, with the visco memory foam layer sitting just beneath the cover.
Cover & Thickness Guidelines
Standard futon covers are designed for 6" mattresses. Otis true 8" mattresses require a true 8" box-corner cover. Using an undersized cover will alter comfort and make folding more difficult.
The mattress is the most used component of any futon. Invest in quality materials that maintain comfort and structural integrity over time.
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