55Good

Lenox Review, Is Lenox Non-Toxic?

Across 3 graded products, Lenox averages Good (55/100). 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

Lenox French Perle Embroidered Tablecloth

Lenox

French Perle Embroidered Tablecloth

100% cotton blend tablecloth with embroidered detail

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade53Good
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Azo dyes or other restricted colorants

Embroidered detail and any pattern dyes are not disclosed by Lenox as third-party tested…

70
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Antimony in polyester threads

If embroidery uses polyester threads, antimony trioxide (catalyst) may be present in very…

70
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Heavy metals

Lenox does not certify dyes against heavy metal limits (e.g., cadmium, lead in colorfast…

70

Lower concern. Untreated cotton lacks typical PFAS risk factors, no brand disclosure.

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Lenox Wildflowers All-Over Tablecloth

Lenox

Wildflowers All-Over Tablecloth

100% cotton woven tablecloth

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade49Poor
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Azo dyes in printed textiles

Printed floral patterns typically use synthetic dyes; azo dyes (some linked to aromatic…

70
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Heavy metals

Printed designs may contain cadmium, lead, or chromium in organic pigments, particularly…

70
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Microfiber shedding from degradation

Woven cotton sheds fibers naturally over time, especially after repeated washing and…

70
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Residual dye transfer or bleeding

Some dyes may transfer onto light-colored dishes or linens during washing, especially if…

70

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton; no treatment claims reduce likelihood.

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Lenox Spice Village Allover Tablecloth

Lenox

Spice Village Allover Tablecloth

Cotton blend with stain-resistant finish

PFAS Grade35Poor
Overall Grade9Bad
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PFAS

Lenox provides no confirmation that this finish is PFAS-free; historical industry…

20
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Cotton blends may contain small amounts of formaldehyde-releasing resins used in dyeing…

70
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Microfiber shedding from degraded finish

As stain-resistant coatings wear over time, they can shed or flake, potentially releasing…

70

Skip unless you confirm the stain-resistant finish is PFAS-free.

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Lenox and PFAS, common questions

Does Lenox have PFAS?
We graded 3 Lenox products, averaging Good (55/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is Lenox non-toxic?
No Lenox product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Lenox French Perle Embroidered Tablecloth at 65/100.
Which Lenox products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded Lenox products we have scored are Lenox Spice Village Allover Tablecloth, Lenox Wildflowers All-Over Tablecloth, Lenox French Perle Embroidered Tablecloth. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

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