At Home · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
At Home Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry. Outdoor cushions often use PFAS-based water treatments.
Restoration Hardware doesn't publicly disclose the water-repellent coating used on this outdoor hinged cushion cover. Outdoor fabrics commonly receive water-repellent coating treatments historically relying on PFAS chemistry.
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Material
outdoor cushion cover, likely polyester or acrylic with water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What At Home Yucca Palm Outdoor Hinged Cushion is made of, ingredients and materials
Outdoor cushion covers are typically polyester or acrylic blends treated with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes to shed rain and extend lifespan. This At Home product almost certainly uses a synthetic woven cover, likely polyester, which is chemically stable at normal outdoor temperatures. The water-repellent treatment is the chemical wildcard, most outdoor cushion manufacturers use either fluorocarbon-based PFAS compounds or newer non-fluorinated alternatives, and Restoration Hardware has not publicly disclosed which.
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 cushions almost universally use fluorocarbon or non-fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments; Restoration Hardware has not disclosed which. If PFAS-based, weathering and washing gradually release residues into soil and water, particularly in humid climates where re-treatment is frequent.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyester synthetic fiber - microplastic shedding
Outdoor polyester textiles shed microfibers during use, especially when rubbed or exposed to abrasion from sitting and contact. Shedding increases with UV degradation and age; no evidence this product is specifically engineered to reduce microfiber release.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in fabric coloring
Outdoor cushion dyes are typically disperse or reactive dyes, not historically associated with restricted azo compounds. No recalls or warnings specific to this product or brand; standard textile industry controls apply.
Heavy metals
Outdoor-grade textiles do not require heavy-metal testing, and no brand-specific incidents reported. Risk is low for outdoor use since direct skin contact is indirect (through cushion cover), but not eliminated for manufacturing workers or disposal.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Modern outdoor textiles rarely use formaldehyde finishes; wrinkle resistance is achieved through polyester fiber properties. No evidence this product includes formaldehyde-release treatments.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Restoration Hardware does not maintain a published chemicals of concern disclosure policy or third-party sustainability certification (like OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for outdoor textiles. The brand has no known history of chemical transparency initiatives or reformulation commitments specific to outdoor cushions. This silence is typical for luxury home brands but leaves consumers without verifiable information about water-repellent coating chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Most mid-to-luxury outdoor cushion brands (Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, premium department store labels) follow the same non-disclosure pattern for water-repellent coating treatments. Some manufacturers now voluntarily use PFAS-free water repellents, but this is not yet industry standard and is rarely marketed. Restoration Hardware's At Home line sits at the accessible end of RH's range and lacks the sustainability positioning found in some direct-to-consumer outdoor brands.
If you buy it
Wash covers separately in cool water and mild detergent, air dry only, and avoid dry cleaning which can concentrate residual chemicals. Do not expose to prolonged high heat (not suitable for hot climates or direct intense sun without shade covers). Replace cushion covers every 2-4 years depending on climate exposure, as UV degradation and coating wear increase leaching potential. Store indoors during off-season to slow material degradation and prolong water-repellent coating efficacy.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% 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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