Bluebird Outdoor Pillow vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. ETHAN allen Bluebird Outdoor Pillow carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Ethan Allen
Bluebird Outdoor Pillow
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Likelywater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) surface treatment, PFAS or unknown
PossiblePolyester fabric degradation and microfiber shedding
PossibleMold and bacterial growth if moisture retained
Our pick
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleStain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class)
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes
LikelyCoating degradation and microplastic shedding
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Durable Water Repellent (DWR) surface treatment, PFAS or unknown, Polyester fabric degradation and microfiber shedding and Mold and bacterial growth if moisture retained on the Ethan Allen and not on the .
- We flag Stain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes, Coating degradation and microplastic shedding and Mildew and bacterial growth if moisture trapped on the and not on the Ethan Allen.
- The Ethan Allen is Outdoor pillow with likely polyester fabric and water-repellent finish where the is Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the is the one to buy.
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