Island Bloom Outdoor Pillow - Blue - Grandin Road vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Island Bloom Outdoor Pillow - Blue - Grandin Road carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Grandin Road
Island Bloom Outdoor Pillow - Blue - Grandin Road
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant toxicity
PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from water-repellent coating finish
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from polyester pilling or degradation
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 Azo dyes and colorant toxicity, Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from DWR finish and Microplastic shedding from polyester pilling or degradation on the Grandin Road 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 Grandin Road.
- The Grandin Road is Outdoor polyester fabric with likely DWR water-repellent 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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