Frontgate · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Universal Table & Chairs Furniture Cover - Tan, 125" Rectangular Table and Chairs - Frontgate
Skip until coating disclosed; outdoor furniture covers often use PFAS-based water repellents.
Frontgate's outdoor furniture cover has water and stain-resistant treatment but no disclosed coating chemistry. Polyester outdoor covers commonly receive PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
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Material
Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating/stain-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Universal Table & Chairs Frontgate is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a polyester fabric tablecloth with an applied water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic polymer with low leaching risk under normal conditions. However, the water-repellent coating is the concern, manufacturers typically use either PFAS-based fluorochemicals (which persist in the environment and body) or newer non-fluorinated alternatives. Frontgate has not disclosed which type is used here, making risk assessment incomplete. The tan color suggests synthetic dyes, which carry minimal hazard if polyester is not degraded.
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
Undisclosed water-repellent treatment is most likely PFAS-based fluorochemical given brand tier and era, though non-fluorinated alternatives exist. No third-party testing on file for this specific product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester fabric naturally sheds fibers with wear; degraded water-repellent coating may also shed particles. Risk increases if cover is exposed to UV, abrasion, or improper washing. Outdoor placement and weathering accelerate shedding into soil.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Synthetic dye leaching
Polyester dyes are generally stable and colorfast under normal use. No reports of migration into food or soil from tan-colored polyester tablecloths in this product category.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester typically does not require formaldehyde-based wrinkle resins, unlike cotton blends. Unless a wrinkle-resistant treatment is applied, formaldehyde risk is minimal and none is on record for this brand's polyester covers.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a catalyst in polyester synthesis but remains chemically bound in the polymer chain. No migration risk during normal storage or outdoor use of finished tablecloths.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Frontgate is a luxury home goods retailer (owned by Qurate Retail Group) with limited public transparency on chemical use. The brand does not publish sustainability or restricted substance lists specific to its furniture covers, nor has it publicly committed to PFAS phase-out. Industry data suggest most outdoor/water-resistant covers from non-specialist brands use legacy PFAS-based treatments unless explicitly labeled otherwise. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific product line.
How it compares in its category
Standard polyester furniture covers range widely in coating chemistry. Budget covers often use older PFAS formulations; premium brands increasingly offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating alternatives (e.g., plant-based or silicone-based). Frontgate sits in the mid-to-premium segment but does not differentiate on chemistry transparency, placing it at a disadvantage versus brands that explicitly certify PFAS-free or use certified bluesign materials. Most comparable retail covers lack full disclosure, making this a category-wide transparency gap rather than a Frontgate-specific failure.
If you buy it
Store indoors during off-season to minimize weathering and coating breakdown, which can release particles or residues. Do not machine wash; rinse with cool water and air dry only, as heat and detergents may degrade the water-repellent coating finish and potentially mobilize coating chemicals. Inspect annually for cracking, peeling, or discoloration; replace if the coating visibly degrades, as effectiveness loss signals structural failure. If you have concerns about PFAS, contact Frontgate customer service to request coating composition before purchase, or choose a competitor with certified PFAS-free claims.
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
- Frontgate has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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