Arhaus · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Arhaus Granville Outdoor Pillow
Outdoor pillow; water-repellent coating likely but unspecified. Arhaus silent on PFAS.
This pillow likely has water-repellent coating common on outdoor textiles. Arhaus reveals nothing about PFAS or certifications, so contact them for coating details.
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Material
outdoor pillow, likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Arhaus does not specify the water-repellent coating chemistry used on the Granville pillow. Traditional fluorinated Teflon-type coating-based finishes carry PFAS; some manufacturers now use alternatives with lower PFAS concern, such as paraffin, silicone, or wax-based options. Without disclosure, assume fluorine-based water-repellent coating is likely but not confirmed.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New synthetic textile finishes, dyes, and sizing can off-gas during storage and initial outdoor use. Odor is usually mild and fades within days to weeks. Hand-washing before use and air-drying in sunlight will accelerate dissipation.
Microfiber shedding from degraded acrylic or polyester
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes (if piece-dyed rather than solution-dyed)
If the fabric is solution-dyed acrylic or polyester as typical for outdoor pillows, azo dyes are not present. If any accent trim or embroidery uses conventional dyes, azo risk exists but is not reported for this brand or product line.
Flame retardants
Outdoor pillows are not typically required to meet flame-retardant standards in most jurisdictions. No flame retardant additives are reported in this product or line.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Granville pillow is most likely solution-dyed acrylic or polyester, which are standard for outdoor textiles because they resist moisture and UV fading. Solution-dyeing avoids many surface dyes and chemical fixes needed in conventional fabric dyeing. However, the fabric almost certainly carries a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, typically applied as a post-treatment coating to enhance outdoor performance. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary source of PFAS in outdoor pillows, and Arhaus does not disclose the type or fluorine status of its finish.
The brand's record and disclosure
Arhaus is a premium furniture brand without published chemical disclosure policies, environmental certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, Bluesign), or public statements on PFAS avoidance or testing. The brand does not appear in third-party chemical safety tracking databases or recall records related to textiles. This silence is typical of legacy furniture retailers and contrasts with brands (e.g., Patagonia, REI Co-op) that proactively disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or offer PFAS-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Most outdoor pillows at this price point use similar solution-dyed acrylic or polyester with water-repellent coating finishes; Arhaus is not an outlier. However, competitors like Sunbrella publish their fiber and finish specifications transparently, and some outdoor brands now offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating options (e.g., paraffin-based or silicone finishes). Without equivalent transparency, Arhaus Granville offers no competitive safety advantage in this category.
If you buy it
Wash the pillow by hand or gentle machine cycle with mild detergent before use to remove any residual finish chemicals and sizing agents. Avoid high heat; air-dry only. Inspect the cover seams and fabric surface regularly for wear, fading, or degradation; UV and moisture stress compound over 2-3 seasons outdoors. Do not dry-clean or use fabric treatments that add additional coatings. Replace the cover if fading or pooling occurs, as degraded fabric may shed microfibers.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Arhaus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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