20Bad

HLC.me Review, Is HLC.me Non-Toxic?

Across 1 graded product, HLC.me averages Bad (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. 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.

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

HLC.me Modena Lattice Fabric Tablecloth

HLC.me

Modena Lattice Fabric Tablecloth

polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant finish

PFAS Grade20Bad
Overall Grade8Bad
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PFAS

Stain-resistant water-repellent coating coatings on budget polyester tablecloths commonly…

70
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Budget polyester fabrics may use formaldehyde-based resins to set dyes or improve wrinkle…

70
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Coating degradation and microfiber/particle shedding

As the water-repellent coating finish wears with washing and use, the coating may flake…

70

Avoid unless stain-resistance is confirmed PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HLC.me and PFAS, common questions

Does HLC.me have PFAS?
We graded 1 HLC.me product, averaging Bad (20/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is HLC.me non-toxic?
No HLC.me product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is HLC.me Modena Lattice Fabric Tablecloth at 20/100.
Which HLC.me products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded HLC.me products we have scored are HLC.me Modena Lattice Fabric Tablecloth. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

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