74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion vs Basics by Wayfair Meridian Outdoor Square Dining Seat Cushion Set of 2: which is safer?
74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion is the clear pick. Basics by Wayfair Meridian Outdoor Square Dining Seat Cushion Set of 2 carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Blazing Needles
74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes in polyester textiles
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from fill and cover
Wayfair
Basics by Wayfair Meridian Outdoor Square Dining Seat Cushion Set of 2
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
ReportedFluorochemical water-repellent coating (PFAS-based or PFAS-free, unknown)
PossiblePolyester microfiber shedding
PossibleOff-gassing from dyes and finishing treatments
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Azo dyes in polyester textiles and Microplastic shedding from fill and cover on the Blazing Needles and not on the Wayfair.
- We flag Fluorochemical DWR coating (PFAS-based or PFAS-free, unknown), Polyester microfiber shedding and Off-gassing from dyes and finishing treatments on the Wayfair and not on the Blazing Needles.
- The Blazing Needles is Polyester fill with polyester cover where the Wayfair is Polyester outdoor cushion with water/stain-resistant treatment, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 55 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Blazing Needles is the one to buy.
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