Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion vs Ton 14 Side Chair Cushion: which is safer?
Acadia Outdoor 61in Sofa Cushion is the clear pick. Williams Sonoma Ton 14 Side 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
Ton 14 Side Chair Cushion
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyPFAS in stain-resistant finish (water-repellent coating)
PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from polyester
PossibleAzo dyes or heavy metal pigments in fabric coloring
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 PFAS in stain-resistant finish (DWR coating), Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from polyester, Azo dyes or heavy metal pigments in fabric coloring and Coating degradation and leaching over time 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; likely polyester or cotton blend with stain-resist finish, 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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