Wyatt Outdoor Water-Repellent Replacement Cushions vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Arhaus Wyatt Outdoor Water-Repellent Replacement Cushions carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Arhaus
Wyatt Outdoor Water-Repellent Replacement Cushions
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating treatment (PFAS risk, non-PFAS alternatives unstated)
ReportedCoating degradation and residue release
PossibleMildew and fungal growth if stored wet
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 Durable water-repellent treatment (PFAS risk, non-PFAS alternatives unstated), Coating degradation and residue release and Mildew and fungal growth if stored wet on the Arhaus 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 Arhaus.
- The Arhaus is Outdoor cushion fabric with water-repellent treatment (unspecified chemistry) 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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