Grandin Road Review, Is Grandin Road Non-Toxic?
Across 11 graded products, Grandin Road averages Good (64/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 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 Grandin Road have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Grandin Road Good or better, best-graded first
Grandin Road
21" X 19" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Pesto - Grandin Road
Upholstery fabric with knife-edge trim; fiber content not fully disclosed in product name
Flame retardants
Outdoor upholstery fabrics typically receive flame retardant treatments to meet…
Heavy metals
The 'Pesto' color designation suggests synthetic dyes; without Oeko-Tex certification…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Knife-edge trim and seam stabilization often require adhesive or resin finishes…
Volatile organic compound off-gassing (VOC)
New upholstery cushions, especially synthetic or treated fabrics, commonly off-gas…
Material transparency lacking; typical upholstery cushions unlikely to need PFAS unless treatments applied.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
19" X 17-1/2" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Canvas White - Grandin Road
Canvas fabric (likely cotton/polyester blend)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Outdoor canvas often receives formaldehyde-based mildew and rot inhibitors; Grandin Road…
Flame retardants
No public data on whether this cushion meets fire code via inherently non-flammable weave…
Microbiological growth (mold, mildew, bacteria)
Any outdoor fabric cushion stored wet or in humid conditions develops mold; canvas does…
Microplastics
If blended with polyester, the cushion may shed microfibers when washed or abraded over…
Basic canvas cushion presents lower risk without typical PFAS treatment triggers.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
48" X 18" Replacement Bench Cushion - Piped, Piped/Pesto - Grandin Road
Outdoor cushion fabric (likely acrylic, polyester, or cotton blend); foam fill
Polyurethane foam degradation and microfiber shedding
Outdoor polyurethane foam gradually breaks down under UV and moisture exposure, releasing…
Mold and bacterial growth in wet/shaded conditions
Outdoor cushions retained moisture if stored wet or placed in shade without airflow. Foam…
Reduced PFAS concern without marketed water-resistant or stain-resistant claims.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
19" X 17-1/2" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Pesto - Grandin Road
Polyester/cotton blend upholstery fabric
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fabric finish and foam core
Polyester-cotton blends are typically treated with dyes and finishing resins…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-blend upholstery often receives formaldehyde-resin treatments for wrinkle…
Flame retardants
Upholstered furniture sold in the US typically meets flammability standards (16 CFR 1633…
Foam degradation and off-gassing over time
Polyurethane foam in cushion cores can break down after 5-10 years, potentially releasing…
Lower risk. Standard cushion with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
17" X 17" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife Edge, Knife-Edge/Lattice Neptune - Grandin Road
Polyester blend fabric upholstery
Azo dyes and color-fastness
No safety data sheet provided by Grandin Road for the Neptune dye lot. Azo dyes can…
Microplastics
Polyester fabric inherently sheds microfibers during wear, washing, and vacuuming. A…
Lower risk, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
19" X 17-1/2" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife Edge/Lattice Black - Grandin Road
fabric cushion cover, likely polyester or cotton blend
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and finishing resins
Polyester and cotton-blend upholstery textiles routinely release low levels of VOCs…
Microplastics
Polyester blends shed microfibers during use and washing, particularly if the weave is…
Fabric cushion unlikely to have PFAS, no details given.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
45" X 18" Replacement Bench Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Medallion Aquatic - Grandin Road
Polyester/cotton blend outdoor cushion fabric
Azo dyes and colorfast treatments
Outdoor 'Aquatic' fabrics are typically dyed with acid or reactive dyes and treated with…
Flame retardants
Outdoor cushions may be treated with brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants to…
Coating degradation and leaching
Water-resistant and UV-protective coatings on polyester-cotton blends can break down when…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some textile finishing processes use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or…
Likely lower risk, but no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
21" X 19" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Medallion Aquatic - Grandin Road
Polyester fabric upholstery
Flame retardants
US furniture flammability standards (16 CFR 1632) require foam cushions to resist…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from polyester finish and adhesives
Polyester fabric finishing, dyes, and foam-to-fabric adhesives may release formaldehyde…
Azo dyes and color fastness chemicals
The 'Aquatic' color variant suggests a dyed polyester. Azo dyes used in cheap textiles…
Allergens in dyes and finishes
Synthetic dyes and chemical finishes can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory…
Fabric cushion, lower risk without water repellency.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Grandin Road
17" X 17" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife Edge, Knife-Edge/Aquatic - Grandin Road
Polyester/cotton blend fabric with stain resistance finish
PFAS
This cushion's stain resistance is almost certainly applied via fluorocarbon chemistry…
Microplastic shedding from polyester blend
Repeated washing, UV exposure, and mechanical wear of polyester-cotton blends can release…
Coating degradation and chemical release over time
The stain-resistance finish is not permanent and degrades under sun, heat, humidity, and…
Insufficient disclosure; stain-resistant upholstery commonly uses PFAS without brand transparency.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Grandin Road
45" X 18" Replacement Bench Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife Edge/Awning Stripe Aquatic - Grandin Road
Outdoor fabric with stain/water-resistant finish (likely water-repellent coating treatment)
VOC off-gassing from foam and fabric finish
Outdoor cushions often contain polyurethane or polyester foam and fabric dyes that…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester outdoor fabrics may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
Azo dyes in synthetic fabric
The Aquatic/Awning Stripe colors likely use synthetic azo dyes, which can potentially…
Mold and bacterial growth in cushion fill
Outdoor cushions retain moisture in the foam core if not dried between use. Poor…
Skip or request materials; outdoor cushion likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Grandin Road
Island Bloom Outdoor Pillow - Blue - Grandin Road
Outdoor polyester fabric with likely water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Azo dyes and colorant toxicity
The blue coloring on this pillow likely uses standard reactive or vat dyes approved for…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating coatings, especially older or untested formulations, can release…
Microplastic shedding from polyester pilling or degradation
Outdoor polyester pillows can pill and shed fibers over 2-5 years, especially at stress…
Avoid without water-repellent coating composition disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Grandin Road and PFAS, common questions
- Does Grandin Road have PFAS?
- We graded 11 Grandin Road products, averaging Good (64/100). 8 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Grandin Road non-toxic?
- 21" X 19" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Pesto - Grandin Road is the highest-graded Grandin Road 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 Grandin Road products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Grandin Road products we have scored are 21" X 19" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Pesto - Grandin Road, 19" X 17-1/2" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife-Edge/Canvas White - Grandin Road, 48" X 18" Replacement Bench Cushion - Piped, Piped/Pesto - Grandin Road. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Grandin Road products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Grandin Road products we have scored are Island Bloom Outdoor Pillow - Blue - Grandin Road, 45" X 18" Replacement Bench Cushion - Knife-Edge, Knife Edge/Awning Stripe Aquatic - Grandin Road, 17" X 17" Replacement Seat Cushion - Knife Edge, Knife-Edge/Aquatic - Grandin Road. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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