Fiona Garden Stripe Hinged Outdoor Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. At Home Fiona Garden Stripe Hinged Outdoor Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
At Home
Fiona Garden Stripe Hinged Outdoor Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyFluorochemical water-resistant coating (likely PFAS, graded separately)
PossibleSynthetic fiber (polyester or acrylic) microfiber shedding
PossibleMold or bacterial growth in damp conditions
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 Fluorochemical water-resistant coating (likely PFAS, graded separately), Synthetic fiber (polyester or acrylic) microfiber shedding, Mold or bacterial growth in damp conditions and Coating degradation and leaching over time 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 outdoor cushion fabric with water/stain resistant 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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