What Is HyperCloud™ Foam?

HyperCloud™ Foam is our own ultra-soft sofa foam, made to blend softness with responsive support. The result is a seat that feels light, cushioned and comfortable while holding its structure. Memory foam responds slowly and can feel warm, and standard polyurethane sofa foam puts support ahead of softness. HyperCloud™ gives you a plush feel on top without losing the support underneath. In this guide, we'll explain what it is, how it compares with other sofa foams, how long it lasts and which of our sofas use it.

Right now, HyperCloud™ Foam is exclusive to our Tamarama range. You'll find it in the Tamarama Modular Sofa, the Tamarama Modular Armchair and the Tamarama Modular Ottoman, so you can pair a sofa, an armchair and a footrest that all share the same ultra-soft, supportive feel. Our other sofas, such as the Bangalow and Torquay, don't list HyperCloud™ Foam.

Key Takeaways

• HyperCloud™ Foam is our own ultra-soft sofa foam, designed to blend softness with responsive support for all-day comfort.

• It feels light, cushioned and comfortable while holding its structure and durability.

• It's different from memory foam, which responds slowly and can trap heat, and from standard polyurethane sofa foam, which puts support ahead of softness.

• You'll find it in our Tamarama range, including the Tamarama Modular Sofa, Tamarama Modular Armchair and Tamarama Modular Ottoman.

• It suits anyone who wants a plush, comfortable sofa without giving up structure and durability.

What Is HyperCloud™ Foam Made From?

HyperCloud™ is our own sofa foam, developed to give you the plush softness of an ultra-soft foam together with the responsive support that keeps a seat in shape. The result is a seat that feels light, cushioned and comfortable, while holding its structure and durability day after day. It's the foam inside our Tamarama sofa, armchair and ottoman.

These are its key characteristics.

• An ultra-soft feel on top. It puts the plush surface feel first, which firmer support-first foams tend to miss.

• Responsive support underneath. The support keeps the seat in shape, so the softness doesn't come at the cost of structure.

• A light, cushioned, comfortable seat. This is how we describe the way it feels to sit on.

• Structure and durability. It's designed to hold its shape through everyday use.

• Our own blend. We developed it for our Tamarama range to give the seat a light, cushioned feel.

If you're used to sitting on either dense memory foam, which sinks in and rebounds slowly, or firm polyurethane sofa foam, HyperCloud™ is designed to give you a plush-first feel without losing support. The comparison below shows how they differ.

HyperCloud™ Foam vs Memory Foam & Standard Sofa Foam

HyperCloud™ Foam, memory foam and standard polyurethane sofa foam each balance softness, support and recovery differently. We've compared the three most common sofa foam types below.

HyperCloud™ sits between the deep contouring of memory foam and the firm support of standard polyurethane, giving you plush surface comfort with quicker recovery. 

Density & Firmness

Foam density and firmness are two different things. Density is how much foam is packed into a given space, which is a good sign of how long it will last. Firmness is how much pressure it takes to press the foam down, which is what you feel when you sit.

• HyperCloud™ is designed to feel ultra-soft while still giving you responsive support, so the seat is plush without losing its shape.

• Memory foam is usually dense, so it can last well but also tends to hold more heat.

• Standard polyurethane sofa foam varies a lot in density. Higher-density foam generally lasts longer, so it's worth checking the specs on any sofa you'll use every day.

Recovery & Shape Retention

Recovery is how quickly foam springs back after you stand up. Foams that recover quickly hold their shape for longer, while slow-recovery foams like traditional memory foam can leave a dip where you usually sit.

• HyperCloud™ springs back after you get up, pairing softness with responsive support so the seat keeps its shape.

• Memory foam returns to shape slowly, which is where its hugging feel comes from.

• Standard polyurethane sofa foam springs back almost straight away.

For a sofa you sit on every day, faster recovery usually means less visible wear over the years.

Breathability & Temperature

Breathability affects how warm a seat feels when you sit for a long time. Open-cell foams, like the Kloudcell® foam in our mattresses, let air move through them. Dense memory foam tends to hold on to heat.

• HyperCloud™ is designed to give you a light, cushioned seat for long evenings on the sofa.

• Memory foam can feel hot, especially in an Australian summer.

• Standard polyurethane sofa foam varies. Open-cell versions breathe well, while denser versions can feel warmer.

How Long HyperCloud™ Foam Lasts

We designed HyperCloud™ Foam to hold its structure and stay durable, so your seat keeps its plush, supportive feel well beyond the first few months. How long any sofa foam lasts comes down to its quality, how often it's used and how well it's looked after.

Every piece in our Tamarama range, including the sofa, armchair and ottoman, comes with a 5-year warranty and our 120-day trial, so you can live with it and see how it feels before you commit.

A few simple habits will help your cushions stay comfortable for longer.

• Rotate and fluff your cushions regularly so they wear evenly.

• Vacuum under and between the cushions to clear crumbs and dust.

• Stick to the sofa's recommended weight so the foam isn't overloaded.

• Wash the removable covers when they need it to keep the fabric fresh.

Which Koala Sofas Use HyperCloud™ Foam

HyperCloud™ Foam is used in three pieces of our Tamarama range, so they all share the same ultra-soft, supportive seat.

• • The Tamarama Modular Sofa is our HyperCloud™ Foam flagship, with modular flexibility and washable covers.

  • The Tamarama Modular Armchair gives you the same HyperCloud™ comfort in a single seat.

  • The Tamarama Modular Ottoman works as an ultra-soft footrest, an extra seat or a side table.

Our other sofas, including the Koala Bangalow Modular Sofa and the Torquay Modular Sofa, don't list HyperCloud™ Foam, and each product page sets out its own cushion construction. You can browse more options in our modular sofas range, sofa sections range and sofas & couches range.