At Home · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
At Home Providence Awning Stripe Outdoor Wicker Seat Cushion
Skip until the brand reveals water and stain treatment details, outdoor cushions commonly use PFAS.
This outdoor seat cushion almost certainly has water and stain resistance, a typical finish that brands often make with PFAS. The brand discloses nothing about treatment chemistry.
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.
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Material
outdoor wicker with fabric cushion cover; treatment unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What At Home Providence Awning Seat Cushion is made of, ingredients and materials
This cushion pairs a wicker frame (typically synthetic resin or rattan) with a fabric cover of unspecified fiber content and weave. Outdoor cushion fabrics are almost always treated with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings to resist mildew and moisture; these are the primary source of concern for this product category. The adhesives and dyes used in the cover, plus any flame retardant applied to meet outdoor furniture standards, introduce secondary chemical exposures. Rejuvenation does not disclose the water-repellent coating chemistry or flame retardant type for this model.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Outdoor cushion textiles commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings; Rejuvenation has not disclosed whether this product uses legacy fluorochemicals or alternatives with lower concern for PFAS. This is the primary concern for this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Outdoor furniture textiles sold in North America typically receive flame retardant treatment to meet fire codes. The specific chemical is not disclosed by Rejuvenation; common types include halogenated, antimony, or phosphorus-based compounds.
Source, EPA ↗Synthetic dye leaching and azo dye risk
The 'stripe' pattern requires synthetic dyes; outdoor weathering, UV exposure, and water contact increase risk of dye migration into skin or surrounding surfaces. No color-fastness or azo-dye testing is disclosed by the brand.
Adhesive and binder off-gassing
Outdoor fabric covers are glued or heat-sealed to wicker frames using adhesives that may off-gas VOCs or contain formaldehyde-based resins. This is most pronounced when new or stored in warm conditions.
Coating degradation and leachate release over time
Outdoor water-repellent coating coatings degrade under UV, rain, and temperature cycling, potentially releasing monomers and degradation byproducts into the fabric and air. This is a known behavior of most commercial water-repellent finishes and is exacerbated by lack of maintenance or storage.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Rejuvenation is a home furnishings brand owned by Williams-Sonoma Inc. and is not known for proactive chemical transparency in outdoor textiles or for third-party certification of lower-concern finishes. The brand does not publicly commit to PFAS-free treatments or disclose water-repellent chemistry on product pages. No recalls or safety complaints specific to this cushion line are on record, but the silence on treatment chemistry is a red flag in a product category where PFAS-based water-repellent coating is standard industry practice.
How it compares in its category
Most outdoor cushions from mainstream home retailers use untransparent PFAS-based or legacy fluorochemical water-repellent coating; Rejuvenation sits squarely in this norm. Brands like Parachute and some Etsy/small-run makers now advertise PFAS-free or GOTS-certified alternatives, though they command a price premium. This product's stripe print and wicker construction are typical mid-market outdoor cushion fare; the safety profile hinges entirely on the hidden treatments rather than the base materials.
If you buy it
Contact Rejuvenation directly and request written confirmation that the water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free and specifies the chemistry (e.g., silicone-based, wax-based) before purchasing. Store indoors during off-season to reduce weathering stress on coatings and extend the life of the cover. Wash covers by hand in cool water with mild detergent; avoid machine washing or harsh bleach, which can degrade protective finishes and increase leaching of dyes or flame retardants. Replace the cover or cushion if visible cracking, peeling, or color loss appears, as this signals coating breakdown and increased chemical migration.
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
- At Home has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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