Perennials Port Stripe Outdoor Pillow Cover vs Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Serena & Lily Perennials Port Stripe Outdoor Pillow Cover carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Serena & Lily
Perennials Port Stripe Outdoor Pillow Cover
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant leaching
LikelyCoating degradation and particle shedding
ReportedWater repellent finish composition (PFAS vs alternatives)
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 Azo dyes and colorant leaching, Coating degradation and particle shedding and Water repellent finish composition (PFAS vs alternatives) on the Serena & Lily 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 Serena & Lily.
- The Serena & Lily is Outdoor pillow cover, likely performance textile with durable water repellent (DWR) 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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