Terrace Park Dining Chair Replacement Cushions - Quick Dry, Sand - Frontgate vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Terrace Park Dining Chair Replacement Cushions - Quick Dry, Sand - Frontgate carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Frontgate
Terrace Park Dining Chair Replacement Cushions - Quick Dry, Sand - Frontgate
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) chemistry, PFAS vs. alternatives
PossiblePolyester fiber degradation and microfiber shedding
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating and foam
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) chemistry, PFAS vs. alternatives, Polyester fiber degradation and microfiber shedding and Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating and foam 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 fabric with water/stain-resistant 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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