Ethan Allen · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove Extension Dining Table Cover, 84"l x 44"w x 30.5"h, Polyester by ETHAN ALLEN
Moderate concern; outdoor table cover likely has water-repellent coating treatment with undisclosed PFAS status.
This Ethan Allen polyester table cover is designed for outdoor durability, suggesting water-repellent treatment common in PFAS-based finishes. Ethan Allen discloses nothing about coating chemistry.
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Material
Polyester with likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Millbrook/Bridgewater Cove ETHAN ALLEN is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a polyester fabric tablecloth, likely treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to shed spills and moisture. Polyester itself is a synthetic polymer that does not leach monomers into food under normal use; however, the water-repellent coating treatment applied to the surface is the primary chemical concern. water-repellent coating finishes traditionally relied on perfluorinated compounds (PFAS chemistry), though some manufacturers have shifted to fluorine-free alternatives. Ethan Allen has not publicly disclosed which treatment chemistry they use on this product.
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
This product is marketed for water and stain resistance, a function historically achieved with PFAS-based chemistry. Ethan Allen provides no disclosure of whether this specific tablecloth uses legacy PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives. Dermal and oral exposure is minimal during normal tableware use but present if the product is handled frequently or sits in contact with food for extended periods.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester production and fabric finishing (including resin-based water-repellent treatments) may involve formaldehyde as a processing aid or chemical intermediate. Low concentrations are typical, and finished textiles do not usually off-gas significantly. Ethan Allen does not disclose formaldehyde testing or limits for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Polyester tablecloths are often dyed using conventional azo dyes, which are regulated in the EU but permitted in the US. The specific dye palette used by Ethan Allen is not disclosed. Risk from azo dyes is primarily occupational (during manufacture) rather than consumer exposure, but some consumers with sensitive skin may react to residual dye or heavy metal catalysts.
Microplastic shedding
Polyester tablecloths shed microfibers during washing, particularly in early launderings. The volume is modest compared to apparel but contributes to aquatic microplastic accumulation. Washing in a net bag or using a microfiber-catching filter can reduce shedding by 80-90%.
What’s reassuring
Antimony catalyst residue in polyester
Polyester is synthesized using antimony trioxide as a catalyst in industrial production. Finished polyester textiles typically contain trace amounts, and no established health risk has been documented from wearing or using polyester products. Ethan Allen does not test or disclose antimony levels.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ethan Allen is a furniture and home goods retailer with no publicly established commitment to avoiding PFAS in finishes or transparency about chemical treatments on textiles. The company does not appear to have published a PFAS reduction policy or ingredient disclosure for table linens. No recalls or safety controversies specific to Ethan Allen tablecloths have been widely documented, but the brand's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is notable given industry-wide scrutiny of water-repellent finishes since the mid-2010s.
How it compares in its category
Standard polyester tablecloths commonly receive water-repellent coating treatment for consumer convenience. Many retailers, including some higher-end home goods brands, now offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating alternatives using wax or paraffin-based finishes, though they typically cost more and require more frequent reapplication. Ethan Allen's silence on this choice places it in the middle of the market without clear environmental or health positioning. Mid-tier tablecloth competitors often lack this transparency as well, making direct comparison difficult.
If you buy it
Use this tablecloth for its intended purpose (table coverage) and avoid prolonged skin contact or ingestion of surface residues, though food contamination risk from the finish is very low in normal use. Launder before first use and periodically thereafter; heat will not degrade polyester, but repeated washing will fade the water-repellent coating effect over time, which is normal. Replace when staining or water resistance noticeably declines (typically 2-3 years with regular washing). Store dry to prevent mildew; do not expose to extreme heat or direct flame.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 52% 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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