Ethan Allen · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Ethan Allen Somerly Outdoor Furniture Covers 24"d x
Outdoor covers likely treated for water resistance; brand won't disclose.
Outdoor furniture covers typically get water-repellent coating, which commonly contains PFAS. Ethan Allen won't disclose materials or PFAS status.
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Material
polyester with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
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.
PFAS
Outdoor polyester covers typically use fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings, which are often PFAS-based. Ethan Allen's silence on treatment chemistry means no alternative has been confirmed. Risk is inhalation or dermal contact during handling and potential microleaching in humid storage.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Some polyester textiles, especially outdoor covers, may contain brominated or chlorinated flame retardants blended into the fiber or applied as a finish. No public record confirms this for Ethan Allen covers, but the risk exists in the product class.
Source, EPA ↗Microfiber shedding
Polyester covers shed synthetic microfibers during use, washing, and weathering. Microfibers can accumulate in soil and water; inhalation of shed fibers is a minor but documented concern during handling.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins used in dyeing or water-resistance processing. No specific recall or disclosure exists for Ethan Allen covers, but the hazard is common in the material class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and leachates in wet storage
As water-repellent coating coatings degrade under UV and moisture exposure, chemical components may leach into soil or collected rainwater, especially if covers are stored damp or in unventilated spaces.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
These covers are polyester fabric treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to shed rain and UV exposure. water-repellent coating treatments on outdoor textiles are commonly applied using fluorinated chemicals (PFAS) or, less frequently, silicone or paraffin-based alternatives. Polyester itself is stable under normal use but can shed microfibers when abraded, and the chemical finish is the primary concern for leaching or off-gassing, especially in heat or humidity.
The brand's record and disclosure
Ethan Allen has not published a PFAS policy or chemical disclosure statement for its furniture or covers as of public record. The company has faced no major recalls or documented controversies specific to outdoor furniture covers, but the silence on water-repellent coating treatment chemistry is a red flag for transparency-conscious buyers. Industry peers vary widely, some outdoor furniture brands now certify PFAS-free treatments, while others remain silent like Ethan Allen.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor furniture covers are a commodity category dominated by polyester with water-repellent coating finishes; most brands do not disclose treatment type. Covers from certified sustainable or PFAS-conscious brands (Patagonia, REI, some outdoor specialty retailers) exist but cost more and may be harder to find in standard sizes. Ethan Allen's positioning as a home furnishings brand rather than outdoor specialist means less transparency than dedicated outdoor gear companies.
If you buy it
Store covers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use to minimize degradation and potential off-gassing. Do not allow covers to contact food, children's skin for prolonged periods, or indoor surfaces where condensation collects, as microfiber shedding and water-repellent coating leaching are possible. Hand wash or gently rinse only; avoid high-heat machine drying. Replace after 3-5 years if visible wear or brittleness develops, as coating integrity degrades over time.
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
- Ethan Allen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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