Arhaus Review, Is Arhaus Non-Toxic?
Across 9 graded products, Arhaus averages Poor (35/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Does Arhaus have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Arhaus Good or better, best-graded first
Arhaus
Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester
Polyester, unspecified finish
Flame retardants
Outdoor cushions and pillows in North America are often treated with flame retardants to…
Azo dyes and colorant residues
Polyester is typically solution-dyed or piece-dyed with synthetic colorants. While…
VOC off-gassing from finishing treatments
Water-repellent, UV-resistant, and mildew-resistant coatings applied to outdoor textiles…
Microplastic shedding
Polyester textiles shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to…
Lower concern. Polyester pillow unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Arhaus
Wyatt Outdoor Water-Repellent Replacement Cushions
Outdoor cushion fabric with water-repellent treatment (unspecified chemistry)
PFAS
Manufacturer does not disclose whether water repellency uses PFAS-based chemistry (C6/C8…
Coating degradation and residue release
Outdoor cushion water-repellent coatings degrade under UV and weathering over 2-3 years.…
Mildew and fungal growth if stored wet
Water-repellent coatings reduce but do not eliminate moisture absorption. Improper…
Skip until Arhaus discloses treatment chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
riah Outdoor Pillow
outdoor performance fabric with water/stain treatment
PFAS
Outdoor performance fabrics typically receive water-repellent coating finishes; Arhaus…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Water-repellent treated outdoor fabrics degrade over time with UV exposure and washing.…
VOC off-gassing from treatment chemicals
New outdoor furniture with chemical treatments may release volatile organic compounds…
Treatment chemistry unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Water Repellent Outdoor Core Insert
Water-repellent treated outdoor cushion insert core
PFAS
Industry standard for outdoor water repellents is still PFAS-based Teflon-family coating…
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Polyurethane foam cores and solvent-based water-repellent treatments can release VOCs…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Water-repellent coatings on outdoor foams degrade over 1-3 seasons in UV and moisture. As…
Heavy metals
If the foam core includes flame retardants (common in cushion foams for safety…
Avoid until Arhaus reveals water-repellent treatment composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Dawson Outdoor Pillow
polyester/performance fabric with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
water-repellent coating treatments on performance textiles historically relied on…
Microfiber shedding from polyester
Polyester outdoor pillows shed microplastics during use, particularly when rubbed or…
Coating degradation and leaching
As the water-repellent coating wears (from sun, moisture, and friction), its integrity…
Mold and mildew growth
Outdoor pillows absorb moisture and can harbor mold or mildew if stored damp or in…
Avoid until Arhaus discloses water-repellent treatment or certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Montara Outdoor Pillow
polyester with water-repellent finish
PFAS
Water-repellent finish on outdoor textiles is manufactured with fluorinated compounds in…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester dyes and finishing processes may involve formaldehyde resins as cross-linkers…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
water-repellent coating coatings degrade with sun exposure, washing, and friction. As…
Outdoor pillow likely has water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Granville Outdoor Pillow
outdoor pillow, likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Arhaus does not specify the water-repellent coating chemistry used on the Granville…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New synthetic textile finishes, dyes, and sizing can off-gas during storage and initial…
Microfiber shedding from degraded acrylic or polyester
High concern
Outdoor pillow; water-repellent coating likely but unspecified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Dani Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with weather-resistant treatment
PFAS
Outdoor weather-resistant finishes commonly use long-chain PFAS (PFOA, PFOS) or their…
Microfiber shedding from polyester base
Polyester-blend outdoor textiles shed microfibers when laundered, weathered, or worn. No…
Coating degradation and leachate transfer
UV and weather exposure degrade water-repellent coatings over time; degraded or damaged…
Outdoor pillow likely has water-resistant treatment; no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus
Catia Outdoor Pillow
polyester/acrylic blend with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Outdoor pillows typically receive water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating)…
Flame retardants
Some outdoor pillows contain brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants in polyester…
Microfiber shedding from polyester/acrylic blend
Polyester-acrylic textiles naturally shed microscopic fibers, especially when weathered…
Dye stability and azo dyes in pigments
No record of testing this specific pillow for restricted azo dyes or heavy metals in…
Outdoor pillow likely treated for water resistance; PFAS unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arhaus and PFAS, common questions
- Does Arhaus have PFAS?
- We graded 9 Arhaus products, averaging Poor (35/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Arhaus non-toxic?
- Arhaus Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester is the highest-graded Arhaus product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Arhaus products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Arhaus products we have scored are Arhaus Ardennes Outdoor Pillow In Polyester. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Arhaus products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Arhaus products we have scored are Arhaus Catia Outdoor Pillow, Arhaus Dani Outdoor Pillow, Arhaus Granville Outdoor Pillow. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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