Knife-edge Outdoor Chair Cushion - Quick Dry, Resort Stripe Indigo, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Knife-edge Outdoor Chair Cushion - Quick Dry, Resort Stripe Indigo, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Knife-edge Outdoor Chair Cushion - Quick Dry, Resort Stripe Indigo, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate

Frontgate

Knife-edge Outdoor Chair Cushion - Quick Dry, Resort Stripe Indigo, 21"W x 19"D - Frontgate

PFAS grade

Poor 30/100

Overall grade

Bad 18/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Polyester outdoor cushion fabric with unspecified water/stain treatment

Confidence

35%

Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating - PFAS or alternative

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and finishes

PossibleCoating degradation and microplastic shedding

Our pick

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Poor 39/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery

Confidence

58%

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) coating - PFAS or alternative and Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and finishes on the Frontgate and not on the .
  • We flag Stain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class), Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes and Mildew and bacterial growth if moisture trapped on the and not on the Frontgate.
  • Both carry a flag for Coating degradation and microplastic shedding, so neither choice avoids it.
  • The Frontgate is Polyester outdoor cushion fabric with unspecified water/stain treatment 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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