Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion vs Santa Barbara Club Chair Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Club Chair Cushion carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
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
Williams Sonoma
Santa Barbara Club Chair Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyStain-resistant finish (likely PFAS)
PossibleFlame retardant chemicals
ReportedSynthetic fiber shedding and microfiber release
Where these two actually differ
- 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 Williams Sonoma.
- We flag Stain-resistant finish (likely PFAS), Flame retardant chemicals, Synthetic fiber shedding and microfiber release and Coating degradation and leaching on the Williams Sonoma and not on the .
- The is Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery where the Williams Sonoma is Upholstered cushion with unknown stain-resistant finish, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 30 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the is the one to buy.
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