Outdoor Loveseat Cushion Set vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Arden Selections Outdoor Loveseat Cushion Set carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Arden Selections
Outdoor Loveseat Cushion Set
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFlame retardants in polyester blend or finish
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water-resistant coating
LikelyCoating degradation and leaching
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 Flame retardants in polyester blend or finish, Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water-resistant coating, Coating degradation and leaching and Azo dyes in fabric coloring on the Arden Selections 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 Arden Selections.
- The Arden Selections is Polyester with water/stain-resistant treatment (composition 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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