Aruba Modern Outdoor Seat Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Room & Board Aruba Modern Outdoor Seat Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Room & Board
Aruba Modern Outdoor Seat Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (PFAS or fluorine-free undisclosed)
PossiblePolyester fiber degradation and microplastic shedding
PossibleMold and 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 DWR coating chemistry (PFAS or fluorine-free undisclosed), Polyester fiber degradation and microplastic shedding and Mold and bacterial growth in damp conditions on the Room & Board 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 Room & Board.
- The Room & Board is Polyester with DWR treatment (presumed fluorochemical) 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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