Does Garnier-Thiebaut stain-resistant textiles have PFAS?
We graded 8 Garnier-Thiebaut 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, Garnier-Thiebaut 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
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier- Thiebaut Jardin de Pivoines Tablecloth
100% cotton (uncoated woven textile)
Heavy metals
Cotton textiles are dyed with synthetic dyes; the 'Pivoines' pattern suggests multi-color…
Allergenic dyes and fiber degradation products
Prolonged contact with colored textiles can occasionally trigger contact dermatitis in…
Pesticide residue
The product provides no indication of organic or pesticide-free cotton sourcing.…
Plain cotton carries minimal PFAS risk, though brand provides no supply-chain verification.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier- Thiebaut Alexandria Ruby Jacquard Tablecloth
100% cotton jacquard weave
Reactive dye residues and unfixed dye
Jacquard cotton uses reactive or direct dyes applied during weaving; if fixation is…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton textiles often receive formaldehyde-based resins (urea-formaldehyde or…
Heavy metals
Jacquard dyes may include azo compounds, some of which are restricted in Europe but still…
Plain jacquard cotton without disclosed treatments carries minimal PFAS concern.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier Thiebaut Tablecloth
Woven cotton/linen blend with durable finish coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-linen blends treated with traditional durable-press or wrinkle-resistant finishes…
PFAS
Premium tablecloth finishes frequently use fluorocarbon compounds (perfluorinated or…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Durable finishes applied to woven textiles can crack, flake, or degrade over 2-3 years of…
Avoid until Garnier-Thiebaut discloses its finish treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier Thiebaut Cotton French Tablecloth Festin De Roi King Stain
100% cotton with stain-resistant finish
PFAS
No disclosure from brand; stain-resistant cotton textiles commonly use PFAS-based…
Finish degradation and microparticle shedding
As stain-resistant coating wears with repeated washing and use, small particles may shed…
Avoid unless the brand discloses or certifies its stain-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garnier-Thiebaut
Natte Tablecloth
100% cotton with stain/water-resistant finish (water-repellent coating treatment)
PFAS
No confirmation of PFAS-free treatment chemistry is available for this brand. Standard…
Finish degradation and microparticle shedding
Repeated washing will gradually wear the water-repellent coating finish; microscopic…
Avoid until the brand discloses its water-repellent treatment composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier Thiebaut Le Sud Vert Jacquard Tablecloth, Stain-Resistant Cotton 69 x 143
Cotton with stain-resistant finish (type unspecified)
PFAS
Stain-resistant finish chemistry is undisclosed. If fluorinated (traditional chemistry)…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Stain-resistant finishes can wear or chip with repeated washing and use. Degradation may…
Allergen or irritant migration to food
Finish chemicals in direct contact with plates, cutlery, and food during table use may…
Avoid until the brand discloses its stain-resistance coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier Thiebaut Persina Crepuscule Tablecloth
Linen blend with stain/water-resistant finish
Undisclosed water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish chemistry
Stain and water-resistant finish applied to linen blend is not publicly disclosed; cannot…
Coating degradation and material migration with washing
Repeated laundering and heat exposure can degrade water-resistant coatings over time…
Off-gassing or odor from finish application
New water-resistant textiles sometimes emit odors on arrival; this does not confirm…
Avoid until the brand discloses its finish chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garnier-Thiebaut
Garnier- Thiebaut Anhinga Tablecloth
Cotton/linen blend with stain & water-resistant finish
PFAS
Undisclosed water-repellent coating on cotton-linen blend almost certainly contains…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As the stain-resistant finish ages and wears, flaking or shedding of coating particles is…
VOC off-gassing from finish
Undisclosed chemical finishes may release volatile organic compounds in the first weeks…
Avoid until the brand discloses its finish chemistry; treated textiles often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better stain-resistant textiles from other brands
Graded higher than the Garnier-Thiebaut 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
Ethan Allen
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover
polyester fabric with unknown finish treatment
Flame retardants
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
High concern
Water repellent finish degradation and leachables
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
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
Limited concern
Flame retardants
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
High concern
No PFAS disclosure available from brand on this cover.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
See every Garnier-Thiebaut product we grade on the Garnier-Thiebaut brand page, or the full stain-resistant textiles ranking.