Replacement Deep Lounge/Sofa/Sectional Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Pottery Barn Replacement Deep Lounge/Sofa/Sectional Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Pottery Barn
Replacement Deep Lounge/Sofa/Sectional Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyWater/stain-resistant coating degradation and microparticle shedding
PossiblePolyester fiber microplastics when worn
PossibleHeavy metals or azo dyes in polyester color formulation
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 Water/stain-resistant coating degradation and microparticle shedding, Polyester fiber microplastics when worn and Heavy metals or azo dyes in polyester color formulation on the Pottery Barn 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 Pottery Barn.
- The Pottery Barn is Polyester/poly blend with undisclosed stain/water 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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