Serena & Lily Review, Is Serena & Lily Non-Toxic?
Across 8 graded products, Serena & Lily averages Poor (49/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 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 Serena & Lily have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Serena & Lily Good or better, best-graded first
Serena & Lily
Capistrano Lounge Chair Replacement Cushion
Polyester/cotton blend upholstery fabric, likely topstitched cover
Microfiber shedding (polyester breakdown)
Outdoor polyester textiles degrade in UV light and abrasion, releasing synthetic…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-blend upholstery may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
Flame retardants
Outdoor cushion covers may contain non-halogenated flame retardants to meet furniture…
Dye migration or color fastness under moisture and heat
Polyester-cotton blends in outdoor conditions can experience color bleeding or dye…
Lower risk for a standard replacement cushion, but the brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Serena & Lily
Clearwater Sofa Cushion
Likely linen, cotton, or cotton blend upholstery
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings and stain resistance
If Serena & Lily applied fluorinated or polysiloxane-based water repellents to the…
Polyurethane foam off-gassing
Foam cores in outdoor cushions commonly contain polyurethane. This material may release…
Mold and bacterial growth
Outdoor cushions in damp or shaded environments accumulate moisture, creating conditions…
Natural fiber cushions pose lower PFAS risk unless stain-resistant treatments were applied.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Serena & Lily
Clearwater Side Chair & Armchair Replacement Cushion
Cushion cover (likely cotton/linen blend or performance fabric); fill unknown
PFAS
Performance fabric outdoor cushions are routinely treated with water and stain…
Cushion fill off-gassing (if polyurethane or other synthetic foams)
Fill material is not disclosed. If fill is polyurethane foam, volatile organic compound…
Microplastic shedding from performance fabric degradation
Synthetic performance fabrics shed microfibers over time, particularly when wet, brushed…
Mold and bacterial growth from moisture retention
If water-repellent coatings fail or moisture traps beneath the cover, mold and mildew can…
Typical cushion cover presents lower risk, but performance fabric treatments require brand verification.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Serena & Lily
Capistrano Sofa Cushion
Upholstery cushion, likely polyester/linen blend with stain-resistant finish (unspecified)
Flame retardants
Outdoor cushion covers sold in the US typically undergo flammability testing (e.g., Cal.…
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish chemistry
Stain and water resistance in outdoor textiles commonly relies on perfluorinated or…
Polyester fiber degradation and microfiber shedding
If the cushion cover is primarily polyester, mechanical wear (friction, sun exposure…
Coating degradation and leaching into soil (outdoor exposure)
Finishes applied to outdoor textiles gradually degrade under UV, moisture, and…
Insufficient disclosure; stain-resistant upholstery often uses PFAS-based finishes.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Serena & Lily
Marisol Outdoor Pillow
outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Outdoor textiles with water-repellent coating treatments commonly contain legacy…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Over time, water-repellent coating coatings on outdoor fabrics can crack, peel, and shed…
Outdoor pillow likely has PFAS-based water-repellent coating, the brand won't disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Serena & Lily
Jalico Outdoor Pillow
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Polyester outdoor pillows are almost always treated with fluorinated water repellents…
Microplastics
Outdoor polyester degrades under UV and weather; pilling and fiber loss occur, especially…
Outdoor pillow likely has water-repellent coating treatment; moderate PFAS risk without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Serena & Lily
Perennials Port Stripe Outdoor Pillow Cover
Outdoor pillow cover, likely performance textile with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Azo dyes and colorant leaching
Port Stripe (color pattern) uses synthetic dyes; outdoor sun and water exposure can cause…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
water-repellent coating finishes degrade with UV, flexing, and washing, potentially…
PFAS
Brand does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Industry standard for outdoor…
Skip or ask the brand directly; water-repellent coating-treated outdoor fabrics frequently use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Serena & Lily
Clearwater Lounge Chair Cushion
Outdoor cushion with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Water-repellent outdoor textiles almost universally contain C8 or C6 PFOA-legacy or newer…
Microfiber and microplastic shedding
Polyester or synthetic fill and cover fibers degrade under UV, weather, and physical use.…
Material degradation and off-gassing
New polyurethane or polyester cushions may release mild VOCs (volatile organic compounds)…
Outdoor cushion with water-repellent coating finish and no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Serena & Lily and PFAS, common questions
- Does Serena & Lily have PFAS?
- We graded 8 Serena & Lily products, averaging Poor (49/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Serena & Lily non-toxic?
- Serena & Lily Capistrano Lounge Chair Replacement Cushion is the highest-graded Serena & Lily 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 Serena & Lily products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Serena & Lily products we have scored are Serena & Lily Capistrano Lounge Chair Replacement Cushion, Serena & Lily Clearwater Sofa Cushion, Serena & Lily Clearwater Side Chair & Armchair Replacement Cushion. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Serena & Lily products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Serena & Lily products we have scored are Serena & Lily Clearwater Lounge Chair Cushion, Serena & Lily Perennials Port Stripe Outdoor Pillow Cover, Serena & Lily Jalico Outdoor Pillow. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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