Modern Outdoor Rio Seat Cushion vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Room & Board Modern Outdoor Rio Seat Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Room & Board
Modern Outdoor Rio Seat Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) Treatment (PFAS-based or unspecified)
PossibleMicroplastic Shedding (abrasion and UV breakdown)
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 (DWR) Treatment (PFAS-based or unspecified) and Microplastic Shedding (abrasion and UV breakdown) 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 Solution-dyed polyester cushion cover; likely water/stain-resistant treatment applied 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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