Does Ethan Allen outdoor furniture cushion protectants have PFAS?
We graded 10 Ethan Allen outdoor furniture cushion protectants products, averaging Poor (36/100). 1 of them grades Good or better. Against the other 48 outdoor furniture cushion protectants brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 35/100, Ethan Allen is about typical, scoring above 56% of them.
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.
Ethan Allen outdoor furniture cushion protectants worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Ethan Allen
Spring Floral Garden Pillow
cotton/polyester blend pillow cover
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester blends may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or…
Azo dyes and synthetic pigments
The 'Spring Floral' print likely uses synthetic dyes. While US manufacturers generally…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New synthetic textiles may release trace VOCs (from dyes, finishes, or adhesives) in the…
Lower risk typical home pillow, but Ethan Allen discloses nothing.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Ethan Allen
Outdoor Striped Pillow
Outdoor striped fabric, likely polyester with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Outdoor polyester textiles almost universally use fluorinated water-repellent coating…
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
Striped outdoor fabric requires colorants that withstand UV and moisture; some synthetic…
Microplastic shedding from polyester
Outdoor polyester textiles shed microfibers under friction, weathering, and washing. The…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
water-repellent coating and dye-fixing processes sometimes employ formaldehyde-based…
Insufficient transparency; ask Ethan Allen about fiber and finish details.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Ethan Allen
Custom Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with water-resistant/water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorochemical)
PFAS
Standard industry practice for outdoor pillows from manufacturers without explicit…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
The water-repellent coating finish will degrade after 2-4 years of UV and weather…
Avoid until Ethan Allen discloses the water-repellent formula or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Aqua Coral Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor performance fabric with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
PFAS
Ethan Allen does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Fluorinated…
Microfiber shedding from degraded coating
As the water-repellent coating weathers and breaks down over 2-5 years of outdoor use…
Microplastics
Outdoor cushion fabrics shed microfibers naturally through abrasion and UV exposure. Over…
Avoid until Ethan Allen discloses the coating formula or verifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Crane Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish on fabric
PFAS
Ethan Allen has not disclosed whether their water-repellent coating finish uses legacy…
Microplastic shedding from polyester fabric
Outdoor pillows shed microfibers during washing and weather exposure; no specific data on…
Mold and bacterial growth if not maintained
Outdoor pillows absorb moisture and can harbor mold and mildew if left damp or stored…
Finish degradation and coating particle release over time
water-repellent coating coatings degrade with UV exposure and washing; as the finish…
Avoid until Ethan Allen discloses the coating or provides independent testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Blue Watercolor Outdoor Pillow
Polyester with water-resistant water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Outdoor pillow water-resistance almost certainly relies on fluorinated compounds unless…
Polyester fiber degradation and microplastic shedding
Polyester outdoor cushions shed microfibers when rubbed, washed, or weathered. Risk is…
Azo dyes in blue colorant
Synthetic indigo or azo-based dyes are common in polyester textiles. The blue watercolor…
VOC off-gassing from dyes and finishes
New polyester textiles with water-resistant coatings typically emit volatile organic…
Avoid or contact Ethan Allen; outdoor pillow water-resistance likely involves PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Custom Outdoor Pillow, Leilani Fern, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN
Polyester with likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
The printed 'Fern' pattern requires disperse or reactive dyes; exposure to sunlight…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester print and water-repellent finishes may contain residual formaldehyde-releasing…
Microplastic shedding from weathering
Outdoor polyester slowly degrades under UV and mechanical wear, releasing microfibers…
water-repellent coating durability and reapplication toxicity
The water-repellent finish degrades after 1-3 years of outdoor exposure. Commercial…
Avoid or contact Ethan Allen; outdoor pillow likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Bluebird Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow with likely polyester fabric and water-repellent finish
PFAS
Outdoor textiles typically receive fluorinated or non-fluorinated water-repellent…
Polyester fabric degradation and microfiber shedding
Prolonged UV exposure and flexing degrade polyester fibers, releasing microfiber…
Mold and bacterial growth if moisture retained
If the water-repellent coating degrades or water pools beneath the pillow cover, trapped…
Outdoor pillow likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Ethan Allen discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Custom Outdoor Lumbar Pillow
Outdoor fabric (likely polyester with water-repellent coating finish)
PFAS
Ethan Allen does not disclose whether water-repellent coating uses PFOA, PFOS, or newer…
Heavy metals
Outdoor polyester fabrics often use azo dyes to achieve color fastness; some azo dyes are…
Flame retardants
Some outdoor cushion fabrics receive brominated or chlorinated flame retardant treatments…
Microplastic shedding from fabric degradation
Polyester fabric breaks down under UV and weathering, releasing microplastic fibers into…
Avoid or request material and finish disclosure before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Sea Turtle Outdoor Pillow
polyester outdoor textile with water/stain resistant treatment
Flame retardants
Outdoor furniture textiles are sometimes treated with brominated or phosphorus-based…
Microplastic shedding from polyester
Polyester outdoor fabrics shed fibers, especially when abraded or weathered. While not…
water-repellent coating finish degradation and unknown replacement chemistry
Many outdoor pillows lose water resistance within 1-2 years; reapplication products often…
Outdoor pillow likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better outdoor furniture cushion protectants from other brands
Graded higher than the Ethan Allen average of 36.
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion
Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery
PFAS
Limited concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
High concern
Mildew and bacterial growth if moisture trapped
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern likely, but West Elm discloses nothing.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
West Elm
Acadia Lounge Chair Cushion
Polyester upholstery cushion cover
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Limited concern
Lower concern cushion, but West Elm provides no PFAS transparency.
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West Elm
Westport Slim Outdoor 68in Sofa Cushion
Polyester/cotton blend cushion cover, no specified water or stain treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding and degradation
Limited concern
Mold and bacterial growth if waterlogged
High concern
Lower PFAS concern. Standard outdoor cushion with no reported treatments flagging risk.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
See every Ethan Allen product we grade on the Ethan Allen brand page, or the full outdoor furniture cushion protectants ranking.