Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion vs Santa Barbara Teak Chair Cushion: which is safer?

Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Teak Chair Cushion is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Poor 39/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery

Confidence

58%

PossibleStain-resist fluorinated finishes (PFAS-class)

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from coating or dyes

LikelyCoating degradation and microplastic shedding

Our pick

Williams Sonoma Santa Barbara Teak Chair Cushion

Williams Sonoma

Santa Barbara Teak Chair Cushion

PFAS grade

Excellent 75/100

Overall grade

Poor 45/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Teak wood frame with outdoor cushion fabric

Confidence

72%

PossibleFlame retardant additives (chemical identity unknown)

PossibleWater-repellent coating leachables (likely water-repellent coating or water-repellent coating treatments)

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing from fabric treatment

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 Flame retardant additives (chemical identity unknown), Water-repellent coating leachables (likely durable water repellent or DWR treatments), Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing from fabric treatment and Mold and mildew growth if moisture trapped in cushion core on the Williams Sonoma and not on the .
  • The is Polyester cushion cover; likely acrylic or polyester-blend upholstery where the Williams Sonoma is Teak wood frame with outdoor cushion fabric, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
  • These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.

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