Outdoor Deep Seating Cushions - Brick, Small - Frontgate vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Outdoor Deep Seating Cushions - Brick, Small - Frontgate carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Frontgate
Outdoor Deep Seating Cushions - Brick, Small - Frontgate
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, PFAS or alternatives unknown
PossiblePolyester and acrylic fiber shedding (microfibers)
PossibleMold and bacterial growth from moisture retention
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) coating, PFAS or alternatives unknown, Polyester and acrylic fiber shedding (microfibers) and Mold and bacterial growth from moisture retention 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 polyester/acrylic outdoor fabric with durable water repellent (DWR) 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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