Double-piped Outdoor Chair Cushion - Standard, Black, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Double-piped Outdoor Chair Cushion - Standard, Black, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Frontgate
Double-piped Outdoor Chair Cushion - Standard, Black, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Likelywater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) Treatment - PFAS Suspected
PossibleMicroplastic Shedding from Synthetic Fiber
PossibleCoating Degradation and Leachate Exposure
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) Treatment - PFAS Suspected, Microplastic Shedding from Synthetic Fiber and Coating Degradation and Leachate Exposure on the Frontgate 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 Frontgate.
- The Frontgate is Outdoor cushion fabric with water/stain-resistant treatment (type unspecified) 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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