Better Homes & Gardens · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Better Homes & Gardens Jett Stripe Tablecloth
Skip or contact brand for finish composition details; PFAS risk unclear for treated textiles.
Better Homes & Gardens omits details on the water and stain-resistant finish chemistry. Treated textiles commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings without confirmation.
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Material
polyester blend with durable water/stain resistant finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Better Homes & Gardens Jett Tablecloth is made of, ingredients and materials
This tablecloth is a polyester blend with a durable water and stain resistant finish applied to the fabric surface. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic polymer and does not leach chemicals under normal table use. However, the "durable finish" is the unknown element, such coatings often contain PFAS or other fluorochemicals to repel water and oils, and manufacturers rarely disclose the specific chemistry. Without knowing the finish formula, the actual chemical exposure during normal use and laundering cannot be assessed.
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.
Fluorochemical finish (water/stain resistant coating)
The durable finish applied to this polyester blend is not specified by the brand. Water and stain resistant finishes on textiles commonly use PFAS or other fluorochemicals; migration into food or skin is low during normal table use but finish degradation or washing may release residues.
Coating degradation and particle release
Over time and with repeated washing, water-resistant finishes can flake or degrade, potentially releasing finish particles onto food or dishes. Inspect the tablecloth periodically for visible peeling or whitening of the coating and discard if degradation is evident.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes (color fastness)
No recalls or warnings specific to this product's dyes are on record. Polyester tablecloths generally use azo dyes; legal azo dyes in the US and EU do not release banned amines. Color bleeding during washing is unlikely given the polyester-blend construction and finish.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde is not commonly used in water-resistant finishes for tablecloths (it is more prevalent in wrinkle-resistant garment treatments). No specific formaldehyde hazard is documented for this product line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production but remains locked in the polymer matrix and does not leach under normal table-use conditions or laundering. No health risk is established from contact with antimony in polyester textiles.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Better Homes and Gardens (Walmart's house brand) has not publicly disclosed its PFAS policies or fabric finish formulations as of available records. The brand does not appear to seek third-party certifications like OEKO-TEX or GOTS that would verify chemical content. This silence on treated textile safety is typical for mass-market home goods brands but leaves consumers without assurance about what chemicals are in the finish.
How it compares in its category
Most affordable polyester tablecloths marketed as water/stain resistant rely on chemical finishes of undisclosed composition. Higher-priced alternatives sometimes specify PFOA-free or PFAS-free formulations according to their labels, and organic or untreated linen/cotton options have no hazard of this kind on record but sacrifice stain resistance. This product sits at the typical mass-market price point where finish transparency is not standard practice.
If you buy it
Wash before first use to remove loose surface treatments and finish particulates. Launder in warm water with mild detergent; avoid bleach and high heat (tumble dry low), which can degrade the coating and potentially release finish components. Replace the tablecloth if the water-resistant coating visibly degrades or flakes. If you are concerned about PFAS exposure, contact Walmart or BHG customer service directly to request the finish supplier and chemical composition; most will not have this information readily available.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Better Homes & Gardens has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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