Haverty Review, Is Haverty Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Haverty averages Good (56/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 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 Haverty Good or better, best-graded first
Haverty
s Contessa Shiloh
upholstered furniture, likely polyester/poly blend fabric
Flame retardants
Polyurethane foam in upholstered sofas commonly contains flame-retardant additives to…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
New upholstered furniture routinely off-gasses formaldehyde, toluene, and other VOCs from…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and cotton-blend fabrics may contain formaldehyde-releasing resin finishes for…
Polyurethane foam degradation over time
Standard polyurethane cushioning breaks down with age and UV exposure, shedding…
Unknown PFAS status. No brand disclosure on materials or treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Haverty
s Ford 105 Inch 3 Seat Sofa
Upholstered sofa, fabric over foam frame
Flame retardants
U.S. furniture regulations require flammability standards that typically demand chemical…
VOC off-gassing from polyurethane foam and adhesives
Polyurethane foam and water-based adhesives used in upholstered sofas can release VOCs…
Azo dyes and finishes in upholstery fabric
Without fabric composition or dye specifications provided by Haverty, the use of azo dyes…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Foam-to-frame adhesives and fabric backing binders in conventional upholstery may contain…
No public PFAS disclosures.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Haverty
s Keaton Sofa
upholstered fabric, stain-resistant finish
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from upholstery and adhesives
Upholstered sofas, especially new ones, commonly off-gas formaldehyde and other VOCs from…
Flame retardants
U.S. furniture regulations (16 CFR 1633) require high flammability resistance in…
Coating degradation and surface leaching
Stain-resistant coatings degrade over time through friction, heat, and cleaning. As the…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Upholstery fabrics sometimes use formaldehyde-based binders in weaving or finishing…
Brand silent on PFAS. Stain resistance suggests potential concern.
⚠Stain-resistant finish
Haverty
s Peyton Susannah Sofa
upholstered fabric with stain-resistant treatment
Flame retardants
US furniture flammability standards (16 CFR 1633-1634) typically require flame retardant…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from adhesives and foam
Upholstered furniture foam and textile adhesives commonly release formaldehyde and other…
PFAS
The stain-resistant finish almost certainly contains fluorinated compounds; while…
Microplastics
Stain-resistant coatings degrade over time from friction, heat, and cleaning; as the…
Likely stain-treated; PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Haverty and PFAS, common questions
- Does Haverty have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Haverty products, averaging Good (56/100). 2 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Haverty non-toxic?
- Havertys Contessa Shiloh is the highest-graded Haverty 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 Haverty products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Haverty products we have scored are Havertys Contessa Shiloh, Havertys Ford 105 Inch 3 Seat Sofa. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Haverty products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Haverty products we have scored are Havertys Peyton Susannah Sofa, Havertys Keaton Sofa. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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