Does Ethan Allen stain-resistant textiles have PFAS?
We graded 8 Ethan Allen stain-resistant textiles products, averaging Poor (31/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 25 stain-resistant textiles brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 29/100, Ethan Allen is about typical, scoring above 54% 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Ethan Allen
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover
polyester fabric with unknown finish treatment
Flame retardants
Polyester table covers typically receive flame-retardant finishes to meet furniture…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New polyester textiles with finish treatments release VOCs (formaldehyde, toluene…
Water repellent finish degradation and leachables
The undisclosed water or stain-resistant finish may degrade with washing, dry cleaning…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabrics are often finished with formaldehyde resins to improve wrinkle…
Skip pending brand verification of finish treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Ethan Allen
Nod Hill Collection Covers 35"h
upholstery fabric (composition unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistant and flame-retardant fabric treatments often use formaldehyde-based…
Flame retardants
US upholstery typically undergoes flame-retardant treatment for safety code compliance.…
Heavy metals
If the cover is polyester or synthetic blend, azo dyes are common and may contain…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
All new upholstered furniture off-gases VOCs including formaldehyde, toluene, and xylene…
No PFAS disclosure available from brand on this cover.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Ethan Allen
Somerly Outdoor Furniture Covers 24"d x
polyester with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
PFAS
Outdoor polyester covers typically use fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings…
Flame retardants
Some polyester textiles, especially outdoor covers, may contain brominated or chlorinated…
Microfiber shedding
Polyester covers shed synthetic microfibers during use, washing, and weathering.…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins used in dyeing or…
Outdoor covers likely treated for water resistance; brand won't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Biscayne/Millbrook Round Dining Table Cover
Fabric table cover with water/stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Ethan Allen has not disclosed the finish chemistry. Nearly all water-resistant…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Fabric finishes used to lock in water-resistance or improve wrinkle resistance may…
Microfiber or fiber shedding
If the base fabric is polyester or a synthetic blend, microscopic fibers may shed during…
Coating degradation and leachates from finish breakdown
The water-repellent coating finish will degrade over time with washing and exposure to…
Avoid unless Ethan Allen discloses its treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover, 84"l x 44"w x 30.5"h, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN
Polyester with likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
This product is marketed for water and stain resistance, a function historically achieved…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester production and fabric finishing (including resin-based water-repellent…
Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Polyester tablecloths are often dyed using conventional azo dyes, which are regulated in…
Microplastic shedding
Polyester tablecloths shed microfibers during washing, particularly in early launderings.…
Moderate concern; outdoor table cover likely has water-repellent coating treatment with undisclosed PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Nod Hill Collection Covers, 41.5"w x 41.5"d x 30"h, Square Dining Table Cover, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN
Polyester with stain/water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Polyester outdoor table covers routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabric finishes sometimes contain formaldehyde-releasing resins to improve…
Microplastic shedding during washing
Polyester sheds microfibers when washed, which enter wastewater and the environment.…
Coating degradation and material exposure over time
water-repellent coating-treated fabrics degrade with use and UV exposure, causing the…
Polyester outdoor table covers often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes; Ethan Allen silent on treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Bridgewater Cove Collection Covers
Fabric with stain/water-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Stain and water-resistant finishes on textiles are commonly applied using fluorinated…
Degradation of Coating Under Washing and Use
Water-repellent coatings degrade with repeated washing and mechanical wear. As the…
Skip until Ethan Allen discloses treatment chemistry or provides third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ethan Allen
Somerly Outdoor Furniture Covers, 56"diameter x 32"h, Round Dining Table Cover, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN
Polyester with unspecified water/stain-resistant coating
PFAS
Outdoor polyester covers almost universally use PFAS-based durability treatments to…
Microplastic shedding from degraded coating
Polyester fabric sheds microfibers naturally; the applied water-repellent coating can…
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; outdoor covers commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better stain-resistant textiles from other brands
Graded higher than the Ethan Allen average of 31.
Amazon Essentials Light Blue Multicolor Cotton Tablecloth
100% cotton
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes and colorfast concerns
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microbial growth and mold
Limited concern
Plain cotton tablecloth, no surface treatments, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Bluebell Tablecloth, 70" X 108", Multi
Cotton blend printed fabric
Azo dyes in printed finish
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Dye migration or bleeding onto skin/dishes
Limited concern
Cotton tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS; no brand disclosure though.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Zorlue Tablecloth, 70x108, Compton, Multi
Cotton blend tablecloth, printed design
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing from dyes or sizing
Limited concern
Printed cotton carries low PFAS risk; no special treatments noted.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
See every Ethan Allen product we grade on the Ethan Allen brand page, or the full stain-resistant textiles ranking.