All 106 tablecloths we scored fail our PFAS screen
All 106 tablecloths PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of November 2026.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are tablecloths non-toxic?
None of the 106 tablecloths we graded clear our screen. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on tablecloths in this category are microplastics, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing.
Why Crate and Barrel Crate & Barrel Merrow Stitch grades highest here, and why that is not a pass
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this tablecloths ranking come from. Nothing in this category reaches our 70 point pass mark, so this is the shape of the field rather than a recommendation.
Top graded, and still below our pass mark
Made of 100% organic cotton, no coating.
- +30Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
35risk points in total, which is a grade of 65
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it still grades above, and why
What puts it behind. Stain-resistant finish, +20 points. Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use. The top-graded product carries no such factor.
Made of Polyester-cotton blend fabric, stain-resistant finish.
- +30Category baseline
- +20Stain-resistant finish
- +15No PFAS disclosure
65risk points, a grade of 35
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The top-graded product carries no such factor.
Made of Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
80risk points, a grade of 20
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The top-graded product carries no such factor.
Made of Polyester blend with water and stain resistant coating, unspecified.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +30Category baseline
- +15Vague safety claims only. Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
80risk points, a grade of 20
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in tablecloths
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 106 tablecloths in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Found on 17 of these tablecloths. Plausible but unconfirmed on 55 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Phthalates
Plasticisers that keep vinyl soft and make a scent linger, usually undeclared.
Found on 1 of these tablecloths. Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NIEHS
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 56 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
- Artificial dyes
Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 43 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 18 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
The safest tablecloths we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
Nothing in this category clears our buy threshold yet. That is the finding, not a gap.
See PFAS-free tablecloths on AmazonThe tablecloths we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 20Bad
- 20Bad
- 20Bad
What we check on tablecloths
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The tablecloths brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 23 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Belum, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes and Gardens, Couleur Nature, Crate and Barrel, Deconovo, Elrene, Ethan Allen, Frontgate, Garnier-Thiebaut, HLC.me, LA Linen.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in tablecloths
Are tablecloths PFAS free?
All 106 tablecloths PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of November 2026. The lowest graded is Pottery Barn Caterer's Box Rectangular Tablecloth at 20 out of 100.
Are tablecloths non-toxic?
None of the 106 tablecloths we graded clear our screen. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on tablecloths in this category are microplastics, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing.
Which tablecloths should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Pottery Barn Caterer's Box Rectangular Tablecloth at 20, Ethan Allen Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover, 84"l x 44"w x 30.5"h, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN at 20, Sferra Pondicherry Tablecloth at 20. The problem with the first is that moderate PFAS concern; typical DWR coatings lack transparency.
Which tablecloths brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 23 of the brands we scored in this category, including Belum, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes and Gardens, Couleur Nature, Crate and Barrel, Deconovo. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test tablecloths?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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