Ethan Allen · Stain-Resistant Textiles
ETHAN allen Biscayne/Millbrook Round Dining Table Cover
Avoid unless Ethan Allen discloses its treatment chemistry.
This dining table cover is marketed with water and stain resistance, finishes commonly achieved through PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments. Ethan Allen provides no disclosure of coating chemistry or PFAS-free claims.
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Material
Fabric table cover with water/stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ETHAN allen Biscayne/Millbrook Table Cover is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a fabric tablecloth with a water and stain-resistant finish applied to the surface. The specific fiber composition (cotton, polyester, blend) and the chemistry of the water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment are not publicly disclosed by Ethan Allen. Without knowing the base fabric type, we cannot fully assess microfiber shedding or thermal stability; without knowing the water-repellent coating chemistry, we cannot rule out PFAS or other fluorinated compounds that are standard in this product category.
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.
PFAS
Ethan Allen has not disclosed the finish chemistry. Nearly all water-resistant tablecloths in the mainstream market use PFAS-based water-repellent coating (e.g., C8, C6, or Gen-X fluorotelomers) because they are the industry standard. Exposure occurs through skin contact and inhalation of volatiles, particularly if the finish degrades or is heated.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Fabric finishes used to lock in water-resistance or improve wrinkle resistance may contain formaldehyde donors. Ethan Allen does not state whether this tablecloth includes such resins. Off-gassing is typically minimal after manufacturing, but new or exposed fabric may emit trace formaldehyde, especially in humid or warm conditions.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber or fiber shedding
If the base fabric is polyester or a synthetic blend, microscopic fibers may shed during washing or wear. The risk depends on fiber type and weave, neither of which Ethan Allen discloses. Shedding is not a direct toxicity risk but contributes to microplastic accumulation in household dust.
Coating degradation and leachates from finish breakdown
The water-repellent coating finish will degrade over time with washing and exposure to sunlight. As the finish breaks down, residual monomers or decomposition products may leach into food or contact skin. The lack of finish chemistry disclosure makes it impossible to assess whether breakdown products pose a health concern.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No specific safety warnings or test results for Ethan Allen tablecloths have been reported. Standard consumer textiles sold in North America are subject to dye safety regulations, but dyes in imported fabrics occasionally contain restricted azo compounds or cadmium. Without independent testing of this specific product, no hazard can be confirmed.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ethan Allen has not published a public commitment to PFAS-free finishes or disclosed the chemistry of their water-resistant treatments for home textiles. The brand does not appear on lists of furniture makers with strong chemical transparency policies. No recalls or safety warnings specific to this tablecloth cover have been documented, but lack of disclosure is a transparency red flag in an industry where PFAS in water-repellent coating treatments is widespread and legal.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream tablecloth covers with water-resistance rely on PFAS-based or fluorinated finishes because they are cost-effective and durable. Premium alternatives marketed as PFAS-free typically use paraffin wax, silicon-based, or plant-derived water-repellent coating systems, but Ethan Allen does not market this product as PFAS-free. Without that marketing claim or third-party certification, assuming PFAS presence is the more cautious default for a water-resistant fabric product.
If you buy it
Do not use in direct contact with food or on surfaces where you will rest your face or hands frequently. Wash before first use and periodically thereafter to minimize exposure to loose finish residues. Avoid high heat and direct sunlight, which can degrade the water-repellent coating and potentially release volatile compounds. Contact Ethan Allen directly to request the name and PFAS status of the finish chemistry; if they decline to disclose, that absence of transparency should inform your decision to replace or avoid this product.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ethan Allen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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