Restoration Hardware · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
RH Restoration Hardware Antibes Classic Lounge Chair Cushion Cover SAND
Unknown treatment composition, Restoration Hardware provides no PFAS disclosure.
This cushion cover likely has water and stain resistance treatment, but brand does not disclose what chemicals are used. PFAS presence unclear without testing.
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
Likely performance fabric with water/stain treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What RH Restoration Hardware Antibes Cover SAND is made of, ingredients and materials
This cushion cover is described as a performance fabric, likely a polyester blend or solution-dyed synthetic, treated with water and stain repellent chemistry to meet upholstery durability standards. Performance fabrics are engineered to resist spills and wear, but the specific resin or coating system used for that water repellency is not disclosed by Restoration Hardware. Without fiber-content and treatment transparency, assessing leaching or off-gassing risk requires assumptions based on industry norms rather than product specs.
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
Performance fabrics commonly contain fluorocarbon-based water repellents (Teflon-type coating-class compounds). RH provides no disclosure; treatment type is unknown. Risk is primarily skin contact or inhalation during cleaning, not acute, but chronic exposure is a concern in homes with repeated product use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Performance polyester blends may use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or dye fixing, though modern performance fabrics increasingly use formaldehyde-free systems. No label data available for this product; off-gassing is typically low after initial curing but can persist in poorly ventilated rooms.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
Water and stain treatments, dyes, and synthetic fiber manufacturing can emit VOCs during the first weeks to months of use, especially in warm or poorly ventilated spaces. Airing out the cushion cover before use and ensuring good room ventilation reduces exposure.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Synthetic cushion covers are often treated with brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants to meet furniture flammability codes. Restoration Hardware does not disclose flame retardant chemistry for this product, and no public regulatory filings are available; standard industry practice suggests likelihood but is not confirmed for this specific SKU.
Source, EPA ↗Microplastic or fiber shedding
Performance synthetic fabrics are engineered to resist pilling, and cushion covers experience lower mechanical stress than apparel. Shedding risk is low but increases if the coating degrades; no recalls or complaints are documented for this product line.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Restoration Hardware does not publicly disclose PFAS use, PFAS-free status, or detailed chemical composition for textile products. The brand maintains silence on fluorocarbon water treatments, which is typical of luxury home goods but leaves end-users without confirmation of lower-concern alternatives. No major recalls or regulatory violations are on public record for this specific cushion line, and the company holds no transparent sustainability or chemical safety certifications for upholstery textiles.
How it compares in its category
Luxury upholstery cushion covers at this price point routinely use performance treatments without PFAS disclosure; this is standard practice, not exceptional risk. Many competitors (e.g., Pottery Barn, West Elm, Article) similarly avoid PFAS transparency. Brands offering PFAS-free certified performance fabrics (e.g., certain Crypton or oeko-certified options) are less common at the premium market segment and typically command higher prices or longer lead times.
If you buy it
Avoid dry-cleaning unless absolutely necessary, as solvent exposure can mobilize residual treatment chemicals. Spot-clean with water and mild soap; allow air drying away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent coating breakdown and potential off-gassing acceleration. Check for pilling or seam degradation annually; replace if the water-resistant coating visibly peels or the fabric shows heavy wear, as deteriorating treatments may release particles. Store unused covers in a breathable bag to minimize humidity-trapping that promotes mold, not plastic wrapping.
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
- Restoration Hardware has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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