At Home Review, Is At Home Non-Toxic?
Across 7 graded products, At Home averages Poor (36/100). 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.
Worth buying from At Home Good or better, best-graded first
At Home
Multicolor Medallion Sandstone Chaise
Sandstone (upholstered cushion/seating)
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Multicolor medallion pattern requires disperse or reactive dyes typical in synthetic…
Antimony in polyester fiber
If the cushion fabric is 100% or majority polyester (common for outdoor durability)…
Flame retardants
Outdoor cushions are often treated with brominated or chlorinated flame retardants to…
Coating or finish degradation over time
Water-repellent or UV-protective coatings applied to outdoor fabrics can peel, crack, or…
Lower risk for this indoor cushion, but ask the brand about fabric treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
At Home
Spice Woven Luxe Outdoor Chaise Lounge Cushion
Woven outdoor cushion with likely water-repellent coating-treated fabric covering
Flame retardants
Many outdoor cushion fabrics are treated with flame retardants to meet safety standards.…
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam
High concern
Microfiber shedding and environmental persistence
Woven synthetic outdoor fabrics can shed microfibers, particularly when wet or agitated.…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
water-repellent coating finishes degrade with UV exposure and washing. As the…
Skip or ask for fabric care information, outdoor cushions often use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home
Block Print Spice Outdoor Hinged Cushion
polyester with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Outdoor polyester textiles almost universally use fluorinated water-repellent coating…
Azo dyes and colorfast agents in block print
Block-printed textiles may contain azo dyes, particularly if the print was applied by…
Microplastic shedding from polyester fiber
Polyester textiles, especially outdoor-grade with stiff coatings, shed fibers during…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Budget-tier outdoor cushions may use formaldehyde-based durable-press or crease-resist…
Avoid due to water-repellent treatment without PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home
Artificial Grass 5X7
polyethylene/polypropylene with unspecified water/stain-resistant coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from undisclosed coating
Water-resistant coatings on polyethylene/polypropylene can off-gas solvents, especially…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Outdoor artificial grass degrades over 8-15 years depending on UV and foot traffic. As…
Backing material leachables
Polyurethane, latex, or SBR rubber backings can leach heavy metals or plasticizers under…
Wait for coating composition to be disclosed by manufacturer.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home
Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion
outdoor cushion cover, likely polyester or acrylic with water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Outdoor cushions almost universally use fluorocarbon or non-fluorinated water-repellent…
Polyester synthetic fiber - microplastic shedding
Outdoor polyester textiles shed microfibers during use, especially when rubbed or exposed…
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home
Fiona Garden Stripe Hinged Outdoor Cushion
outdoor cushion fabric with water/stain resistant treatment
PFAS
Outdoor cushions almost universally require fluorinated chemistry to achieve advertised…
Synthetic fiber (polyester or acrylic) microfiber shedding
Outdoor textiles are subject to UV, moisture, and thermal cycling, which can promote…
Mold or bacterial growth in damp conditions
Outdoor cushions stored damp or in humid environments can develop microbial colonies…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Water-resistant finishes on outdoor textiles are known to degrade under UV and…
Skip until brand discloses PFAS-free or provides water-resistance chemistry details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home
Providence Awning Stripe Outdoor Wicker Seat Cushion
outdoor wicker with fabric cushion cover; treatment unspecified
PFAS
Outdoor cushion textiles commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings…
Flame retardants
Outdoor furniture textiles sold in North America typically receive flame retardant…
Synthetic dye leaching and azo dye risk
The 'stripe' pattern requires synthetic dyes; outdoor weathering, UV exposure, and water…
Adhesive and binder off-gassing
Outdoor fabric covers are glued or heat-sealed to wicker frames using adhesives that may…
Skip until the brand reveals water and stain treatment details, outdoor cushions commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
At Home and PFAS, common questions
- Does At Home have PFAS?
- We graded 7 At Home products, averaging Poor (36/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is At Home non-toxic?
- At Home Multicolor Medallion Sandstone Chaise is the highest-graded At Home 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 At Home products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded At Home products we have scored are At Home Multicolor Medallion Sandstone Chaise. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which At Home products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded At Home products we have scored are At Home Providence Awning Stripe Outdoor Wicker Seat Cushion, At Home Fiona Garden Stripe Hinged Outdoor Cushion, At Home Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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