What Is a Play Couch Made Of?
A Funsquare play couch is crafted from three premium essentials: certified Australian foam, independently tested fabrics, and resilient, machine washable covers.
The short answer is premium foam, durable fabric, and a cover you can chuck straight into the wash. But because your kids live on this furniture, climbing, tumbling, and nap-time lounging, the details matter. Here is exactly what goes into every Funsquare piece, where we source it, and why we refuse to compromise on quality.
How a Funsquare play couch is built
- High-density, GECA-certified foam, proudly made in Melbourne
- Premium corduroy or microsuede outer covers, independently certified safe for sensitive skin
- Optional water-resistant inner liners available for the ultimate spill protection
The Foam: Australian Made & GECA-Certified
Every Funsquare play couch is built around high density foam manufactured right here in Melbourne. It is the invisible core that does all the heavy lifting, holding its shape through years of jumping, epic fort builds, and the inevitable Sunday afternoon couch-cushion avalanche.
Our foam carries GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) certification. This is Australia's premium environmental standard for low-emission, low-toxicity manufacturing, meaning absolutely zero formaldehyde, no heavy metals, and strictly capped VOC emissions.
The Fabric: Corduroy + Microsuede, Tested Safe
You can customise your play couch in either our classic corduroy or ultra-smooth microsuede. Both fabrics are independently tested and certified safe, meaning there are no hidden nasties in the dyes or finishes. While both are incredibly soft against young skin, they offer a slightly different look and feel:
- Corduroy: Features a classic ribbed weave that adds a plush, warm, and tactile dimension to the room. It catches the light beautifully and adds a premium texture to your space.
- Microsuede: A sleek, suede-look option that is exceptionally easy to wipe down. It is highly forgiving with everyday marks and offers a clean, modern aesthetic.
Both options are engineered to outlast the fort-building years, and because we use the same premium textiles for the Mini Play Couch, Fun Chair, and our cushion range, you can mix and match your setup seamlessly.
The Optional Inner Cover: Next-Level Spill Protection
For families wanting an extra layer of insurance against major messes, we offer an optional water-resistant inner cover. Sitting quietly between the outer fabric and the foam, its job is to handle the unglamorous but essential tasks: blocking deep spills, toilet-training accidents, and everyday fluid mishaps.
This clever secondary layer can be added to your order for ultimate peace of mind. It zips off completely, so if a spill does manage to get past the outer cover, the inner liner stops it in its tracks so the foam stays pristine, hygienic, and odour-free. It is the perfect optional upgrade to ensure your Funsquare play couch survives the beautifully messy realities of family life.
The Outer Cover: Machine-Washable + Replaceable
Real family life requires low maintenance solutions. Our outer covers zip off entirely for hassle-free cleaning. Simply put them through a cold, gentle machine cycle and hang them to dry. There is no need for dry cleaning, specialist services, or shipping anything away. Australian families have been washing our covers this way since 2020, and they come up beautifully every time.
If a cover ever gets standard playground wear beyond rescue, or you just want to refresh your interior design, you can buy a replacement cover in any of our 23 signature colours. It allows you to switch the whole vibe of the playroom in an afternoon while keeping the exact same high-quality foam base underneath.
Made in Australia, to a Stricter Safety Standard
Funsquare play couches are proudly made right here in Australia, not landed from an overseas warehouse weeks after you order. Our local foam is held to environmental manufacturing standards that are meaningfully tougher than the global, imported baselines your kids are most likely to sit on elsewhere.
This means stricter regulations on formaldehyde, tighter controls on VOC emissions, and a total ban on heavy metals, phthalates, and phenols. The full local versus imported standard comparison sits on our Why Choose Funsquare page, but the short version is that our certifications ban the materials that global baselines merely limit.
On top of a safer product, local manufacturing means a dedicated team answering your emails from Melbourne and a straightforward warranty process that does not involve shipping parts across an ocean.
23 Colours, 2 Fabrics, Over 1,000 Combinations
While our internal support foam and manufacturing integrity remain completely consistent, the final look is entirely up to you. With 23 curated colours and two distinct textures to choose from, you can mix and match across the base mats, cushions, wedges, and any modular add-ons.
This gives you over 1,000 possible design combinations. Match your existing living room decor, let the kids select their favourite bright palette, or build a totally custom setup. Because our replacement covers ship separately, your look is never permanently locked in, you can easily refresh the aesthetic as your family grows.
Built to Last, Backed for 3 Years
Kids are wonderfully hard on furniture, and we design with that reality in mind. Every Funsquare play couch is backed by a comprehensive 3-year warranty that covers the structural integrity of our high-density foam, the heavy-duty zips, and the reinforced stitching meant to survive the wildest afternoon playroom adventures.
If you ever need support, you will speak directly with our local team rather than an offshore service centre. Most rare issues are resolved quickly with a targeted replacement part or cover. Best of all, this exact same 3-year warranty extends across our entire modular system, including the Crash Pad, Cloud Mat, and Mini Play Couch.
What Funsquare Families Are Saying
Across more than 1,000 verified Reviews.io reviews, families consistently call out the fabric quality, the colour range, and how the corduroy looks in their homes. One recent reviewer, Zoe G, put it this way:
"The colours are honestly stunning in person, and the corduroy fabric is so thick, cozy and high quality."
Zoe G, April 2026. Verified Reviews.io review.
Got a Materials Question?
Over 10,000 Australian families have already chosen a Funsquare play couch for their living rooms, playrooms, and sensory spaces. If you have a specific question about our Australian foam, fabric, water-resistant liners, or custom options, we would love to help. We are a small local team, and a real person answers every message.
Email Us: hello@funsquare.com.au
Give Us a Call: 0468 018 005
Whether you are weighing up corduroy versus microsuede or checking dimensions for your living room, we are here to help. Live chat is also available on the bottom right of your screen.
Materials & Construction FAQs
What's the difference between corduroy and microsuede?
The primary difference comes down to texture and look. Our corduroy features a classic, ribbed weave that feels plush, cozy, and highly tactile, making it a beautiful feature piece in lifestyle spaces. Our microsuede is an ultra-smooth, sleek alternative that is exceptionally easy to spot-clean and highly forgiving with everyday marks. Both fabrics are independently tested, certified safe, durable, and available across our entire 23-colour range.
Can I machine wash the outer covers? What about the foam itself?
Yes, the outer covers are fully machine-washable. Simply unzip them and run them through a cold, gentle cycle, then hang to dry. The internal foam cores cannot be washed, which is why we offer our optional water-resistant inner liners as an add-on. If you choose to add these protective secondary covers to your order, they sit directly beneath the fabric to block major spills, accidents, and moisture from ever reaching the foam. For everyday maintenance without the liners, a quick spot clean or a damp cloth handles most minor marks.
Can I buy replacement covers in different colours?
Yes. We offer individual replacement covers in all 23 signature colours across both corduroy and microsuede textures. These are available for every piece in our modular collection, allowing you to refresh the aesthetic of your playroom or replace a worn cover without needing to invest in a brand-new play couch. The supportive foam underneath stays exactly the same.
Is the foam GECA-certified? What does GECA mean?
Yes. The high-density foam inside every Funsquare play couch carries GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) certification. This independent environmental standard is significantly stricter than global baselines on the details that matter most for family products. It guarantees zero formaldehyde, strictly capped VOC emissions, and a complete ban on heavy metals, phthalates, and phenols.
How long will my Funsquare play couch last?
Every Funsquare play couch is backed by a 3-year warranty, though our materials are engineered to last well beyond the early childhood years. Our premium Australian high-density foam is specifically formulated to retain its shape and springiness under daily jumping and fort building. Combined with washable, replaceable covers and reinforced stitching, our setups are built for long-term durability.
Where is the Funsquare play couch made?
Funsquare play couches are proudly designed and finished right here in Australia. Our high-density foam is manufactured locally in Melbourne to meet strict domestic environmental standards. While we source our premium, high-performance fabrics from trusted overseas suppliers to ensure the absolute best durability and safety, everything is brought together locally. This allows us to maintain total quality control over the final product, support Australian manufacturing, and provide direct, localised customer care and warranty support.