· Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
2 Pack Outdoor Throw Pillows
Avoid due to water-resistant coating; no PFAS disclosure.
Outdoor throw pillows typically use water-resistant or weatherproof treatments that may contain PFAS. Pier 1 provides no public PFAS disclosure, and third-party testing is unavailable.
The better-graded swap
Blazing Needles
74 in by 19 in Outdoor Solid Polyester Tufted Chaise Lounge Cushion
85/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
polyester blend with water-resistant finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 2 Pack Outdoor Throw Pillows is made of, ingredients and materials
These pillows are polyester blend with a water-resistant finish coating, likely a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment. Polyester itself is stable, but outdoor-grade fabrics often receive flame retardant chemical treatments to meet safety standards, and water-resistant coatings frequently rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) for durability. The combination means multiple chemical layers that can off-gas, especially in heat or sunlight.
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.
Flame retardants
Outdoor polyester textiles are routinely treated with brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants to meet flammability codes. These chemicals can migrate onto skin with wear and are endocrine disruptors at high exposure; outdoor products receive less scrutiny than children's goods.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New polyester textiles with water-resistant coatings are documented to emit formaldehyde, toluene, and other VOCs for days to weeks after purchase. Outdoor storage before use reduces but does not eliminate this risk, particularly if pillows are stored indoors during unseasonably warm periods.
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Water-resistant finishes on polyester degrade with UV exposure and washing, potentially releasing microparticles and exposing the underlying flame retardant-treated fibers. Outdoor throw pillows experience accelerated weathering and may shed polymer fragments into soil or water.
Azo dye residues
Polyester outdoor fabrics are typically dyed with disperse azo dyes, which are restricted in the EU but legal in the US. Some azo dyes can cleave into carcinogenic amines under friction, sweat, or chlorine exposure, though risk is low with routine outdoor cushion use.
What’s reassuring
Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is used as a polyester catalyst and flame retardant co-additive in some polyester production. No public recalls or documented issues are attributed to antimony in consumer outdoor pillows from Pier 1, but residual levels are not typically disclosed.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ceased operations in 2021 and sold its remaining inventory; there is no active brand disclosure policy to evaluate. Historical records show the brand offered no transparency on flame retardant chemistry or PFAS use in home textiles. No third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) are documented for this product line, which is typical of mass-market outdoor cushioning.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor throw pillows from mainstream retailers typically use polyester with water-repellent coating coatings; this product sits in the standard risk profile for the category. Higher-cost alternatives may use solution-dyed polyester with lower chemical loads, or natural fibers with fewer treatments. Budget options like these trade transparency for affordability, which is common but means fewer guarantees on chemical inputs.
If you buy it
Air out pillows in sunlight and open air for 24 to 48 hours before first use to allow volatile off-gassing to dissipate. Wash covers in cool water before first contact with skin if removable. Replace within 2 to 3 years or sooner if you notice degradation, odor, or color bleeding. Avoid bringing them indoors during winter storage without airing them first, as this traps off-gases in closed spaces.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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