· Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Conjure 4-Piece 15x15" Outdoor Fabric Seat Cushion with Ties
Avoid; outdoor fabric water treatment likely contains PFAS.
Outdoor cushion fabric typically gets water-repellent coating coatings, which commonly contain PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS disclosure or claims, and third-party verification 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
Outdoor fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Conjure 4-Piece 15x15" Outdoor Fabric Ties is made of, ingredients and materials
Pier 1's outdoor fabric seat cushions are typically polyester or polyester-blend textiles treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to shed rain and resist staining. That water-repellent coating finish is almost certainly a fluorochemical formulation, which is the source of the PFAS concern noted above. The polyester base itself can shed microfibers when abraded or laundered, and the ties are usually polyester or cotton blend. No formaldehyde-resin hardening process is typical for outdoor fabric cushions, and no flame retardant treatment is required for outdoor cushion covers in the U.S., so those hazards are unlikely.
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 fabric water-repellent coating treatments for this product class rely on fluorochemical compounds (C8 or C6 PFAS families) to achieve durability. Pier 1 does not disclose chemistry, so specific PFAS type and concentration are unknown. Leaching into soil or runoff, and dermal contact during use, are exposure pathways.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from polyester fabric
Polyester textiles shed microfibers when rubbed, sat on heavily, or laundered. Outdoor cushions experience weathering and friction, accelerating shedding. Microfibers can persist in soil and are not digestible if ingested; primary concern is environmental rather than direct toxicity, but fibers may contaminate garden or pet areas.
Heavy metals
The color fastness of outdoor fabrics may rely on azo dyes or pigments containing cadmium or chromium to resist fading. Pier 1 does not publish dye safety certifications (e.g., Oeko-Tex) for this line. Risk is low during normal use but possible during dye migration if cushions are stored wet or in extreme heat.
Source, FDA ↗Foam cushion degradation and off-gassing
Interior foam (typically polyurethane or polyether) can off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) when new and may degrade, compacting or breaking apart over 2-5 years of outdoor exposure. No data on this product's foam formulation or VOC testing is publicly available; risk depends on storage conditions and cushion age.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Outdoor cushion covers do not typically undergo wrinkle-resistant or durable-press formaldehyde-resin hardening. No evidence or reports of formaldehyde finish on Pier 1 Conjure cushions; this hazard is unlikely for this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand does not publish transparent material safety data sheets or chemical disclosure policies for outdoor cushion products. The brand has not made public commitments to eliminate PFAS from textiles or finishes. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this cushion line appear in public records. Pier 1's parent company (acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond in 2020, then liquidated 2023) did not establish industry-leading chemical safety standards during its active operations.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor cushions with water-repellent finishes are standard across mid-market furniture retailers; most use fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatments identical in hazard profile to this Conjure line. Premium alternatives (Restoration Hardware, Sunbrella) sometimes disclose their water-repellent coating chemistry and offer PFAS-free options using alternative technologies (e.g., silicone-based or wax formulations). Budget or unbranded cushions often provide no finish at all, accepting faster water absorption but eliminating water-repellent coating-related PFAS exposure. This product sits in the typical risk band for mass-market outdoor textiles.
If you buy it
Keep cushions outdoors and away from food-prep areas, kitchens, and spaces where young children sit directly on them frequently. Do not machine wash or dry-clean aggressively, as this breaks down the water-repellent coating finish and may release microfibers; rinse with a hose and air-dry instead. Inspect ties for loose stitching or fraying annually and replace cushions if foam degrades, cover seams separate, or fabric shows heavy wear. Store indoors during off-season to extend life and minimize weather exposure to the water-repellent coating.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in polyester textiles
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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