Block Print Spice Outdoor Hinged Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. At Home Block Print Spice Outdoor Hinged Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
At Home
Block Print Spice Outdoor Hinged Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyPFAS in water-repellent coating (fluorinated finish)
PossibleAzo dyes and colorfast agents in block print
ReportedMicroplastic shedding from polyester fiber
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 PFAS in water-repellent coating (fluorinated finish), Azo dyes and colorfast agents in block print, Microplastic shedding from polyester fiber and Formaldehyde in textile finishing resins on the At Home 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 At Home.
- The At Home is polyester with water-repellent 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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