ARDEN Outdoor Foam Deep Seat Cushion Set, 24 in x 24 in, Weather-Proof, Rain-Proof, Fade Resistant Patio Cushion, Bottom vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. ARDEN Outdoor Foam Deep Seat Cushion Set, 24 in x 24 in, Weather-Proof, Rain-Proof, Fade Resistant Patio Cushion, Bottom carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

ARDEN Outdoor Foam Deep Seat Cushion Set, 24 in x 24 in, Weather-Proof, Rain-Proof, Fade Resistant Patio Cushion, Bottom

Arden Selections

ARDEN Outdoor Foam Deep Seat Cushion Set, 24 in x 24 in, Weather-Proof, Rain-Proof, Fade Resistant Patio Cushion, Bottom

PFAS grade

Poor 30/100

Overall grade

Bad 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

polyurethane foam with weather-resistant coating (type unspecified)

Confidence

42%

LikelyFlame retardants in polyurethane foam

ReportedVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

PossibleWater-repellent coating chemistry (unspecified, possible PFAS)

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 Flame retardants in polyurethane foam, Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing, Water-repellent coating chemistry (unspecified, possible PFAS) and Coating degradation and microparticle shedding 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 polyurethane foam with weather-resistant coating (type 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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