Does Williams Sonoma stain-resistant textiles have PFAS?
We graded 11 Williams Sonoma stain-resistant textiles products, averaging Poor (43/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 25 stain-resistant textiles brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 29/100, Williams Sonoma is better than typical, scoring above 84% of them.
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
Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Bluebell Tablecloth, 70" X 108", Multi
Cotton blend printed fabric
Azo dyes in printed finish
Printed cotton textiles commonly use azo colorants; while most are non-carcinogenic under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton blends often receive wrinkle-resistant or durable-press finishes that use…
Dye migration or bleeding onto skin/dishes
Unfixed or loosely bound dyes may transfer to skin, dishes, or food in contact with the…
Cotton tablecloth unlikely to contain PFAS; no brand disclosure though.
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Williams Sonoma
Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Zorlue Tablecloth, 70x108, Compton, Multi
Cotton blend tablecloth, printed design
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-blend printed textiles may be treated with formaldehyde-based dye fixatives or…
VOC off-gassing from dyes or sizing
Newly printed textiles may emit trace volatile organic compounds from residual dyes or…
Printed cotton carries low PFAS risk; no special treatments noted.
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Williams Sonoma
Linen Double Hemstitch Tablecloth
100% linen, double hemstitched
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Linen bleaching and dyeing may involve formaldehyde-releasing resins used as dye…
Heavy metals
If the linen is dyed (depending on color variant), azo dyes and metal salt mordants…
Residual bleach or hydrogen peroxide
Commercial linen processing uses bleaching agents that must be thoroughly rinsed…
Fiber shedding and microfibers
New linen textiles shed short fibers (lint) during early washes; this is a mechanical…
Lower PFAS concern; untreated linen carries minimal risk without transparency.
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Williams Sonoma
Linen Double Hemstitch Tablecloth, 70" X 126", White, White
100% linen (untreated)
Lower PFAS concern; untreated linen unlikely to contain forever chemicals.
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Williams Sonoma
Italian Washed Linen Tablecloth
100% linen, washed finish, no added coatings
Heavy metals
The product's color information is not detailed here, but naturally pigmented or…
Microfiber shedding and fiber degradation
Linen naturally sheds short fibers during washing and use, particularly if washed…
Mold or bacterial growth during storage
Linen's hygroscopic nature (absorbs moisture) creates risk of mildew or bacterial growth…
Lower PFAS concern; untreated linen unlikely to contain PFAS without disclosure.
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Williams Sonoma
Painted Vine Tablecloth
Cotton/linen blend with stain-resistant finish
PFAS
Stain-resistant tablecloths commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some stain-resistant textile treatments use formaldehyde-based resins as cross-linkers.…
Stain-resistant tablecloth; brand withholds treatment details.
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Williams Sonoma
Sicily Verdi Tablecloth
cotton blend tablecloth with stain-resistant finish
PFAS
Stain-resistant textiles almost universally rely on fluorochemical coatings. Williams…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton blend fabrics may be treated with formaldehyde-based resins to improve wrinkle…
Azo dyes (colorant toxicity)
Verdi (green) dyes can be derived from azo compounds, which may include hazardous amines.…
Coating degradation and particulate shedding
All stain-resistant finishes degrade with heat and washing, potentially shedding…
Moderate caution; stain-resistant textiles often use PFAS without public confirmation.
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Williams Sonoma
Bridgerton x Williams Sonoma Round Tablecloth
cotton or cotton blend textile with stain/water resistant finish
PFAS
Stain and water-resistant treatments on premium textiles frequently contain PFAS…
VOC off-gassing and odor
Newly applied stain-resistant finishes may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with…
Stain-resistant tablecloth; request treatment chemistry from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma
Sicily Round Tablecloth
100% cotton with water-repellent coating treatment (likely PFAS-based)
PFAS
Undisclosed water-repellent treatment likely contains fluorinated compounds; no…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
water-repellent coating finishes degrade with normal laundering; shed particles may…
Avoid until Williams Sonoma discloses or certifies water-repellent coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma
Harvest Bloom Tablecloth
Cotton blend (likely polyester mix) with stain/water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Stain-resistant tablecloth treatments commonly use fluorinated compounds (C6, C8, or…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding with washing
Stain treatments degrade over time; repeated washing may release fine particles from…
Avoid unless Williams Sonoma confirms PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Williams Sonoma
English Floral Tablecloth
Cotton blend with stain/water-resistant finish (type undisclosed)
PFAS
Williams Sonoma does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; legacy fluorocarbon…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Over repeated washing cycles, synthetic water-repellent coating finishes can flake or…
Avoid unless Williams Sonoma discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better stain-resistant textiles from other brands
Graded higher than the Williams Sonoma average of 43.
Amazon Essentials Light Blue Multicolor Cotton Tablecloth
100% cotton
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes and colorfast concerns
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microbial growth and mold
Limited concern
Plain cotton tablecloth, no surface treatments, lower PFAS concern.
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Ethan Allen
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover
polyester fabric with unknown finish treatment
Flame retardants
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
High concern
Water repellent finish degradation and leachables
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Skip pending brand verification of finish treatment.
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Ethan Allen
Nod Hill Collection Covers 35"h
upholstery fabric (composition unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Flame retardants
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
High concern
No PFAS disclosure available from brand on this cover.
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See every Williams Sonoma product we grade on the Williams Sonoma brand page, or the full stain-resistant textiles ranking.