Restoration Hardware · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Rh Restoration Hardware Outdoortavira Ottoman Cushion Cover, Delan
Skip unless Restoration Hardware discloses coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free certification.
This outdoor cushion cover almost certainly carries a water-repellent treatment typical of outdoor textiles, a major PFAS red flag. Restoration Hardware makes no public PFAS avoidance claims.
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 cushion cover with likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish; fiber type not publicly specified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rh Restoration Hardware Cover, Delan is made of, ingredients and materials
Restoration Hardware does not publicly specify fiber content for the Tavira Ottoman Cushion Cover, which is a significant transparency gap for outdoor textiles. Outdoor cushion covers typically use solution-dyed polyester or acrylic blends treated with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes to resist moisture and UV damage. The water-repellent coating chemistry is not disclosed; historically these finishes rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or newer non-fluorinated alternatives, but RH has not stated which approach they use. Without material documentation, you cannot verify whether the cover contains legacy PFAS-based water repellents or alternatives with lower concern for PFAS.
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.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry unknown
Outdoor cushion covers typically require water-repellent coating treatment; Restoration Hardware does not disclose whether this product uses legacy PFAS-based or newer non-fluorinated formulations. This is the primary safety gap for this product.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding over time
Outdoor UV exposure and temperature cycling cause water-repellent coating coatings to wear and shed microparticles into soil or waterways. This risk is present in all water-repellent coating-treated outdoor fabrics and is exacerbated if the coating chemistry is not robust or properly maintained.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No specific recalls or disclosures for this model. Solution-dyed polyester or acrylic generally carries lower risk of formaldehyde-releasing resins than piece-dyed fabrics, but RH does not provide dye or finish process details.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No public records of azo dyes or cadmium/lead pigments in RH outdoor textiles. Outdoor cushion covers are typically solution-dyed (lower azo risk) or use outdoor-grade colorfast dyes, but material specifications are unavailable.
Source, FDA ↗Heavy metals
If the cover contains polyester fiber, antimony trioxide may be used as a catalyst in manufacturing; concentrations are typically regulated in consumer textiles, but RH does not publish fiber composition.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Restoration Hardware has not published a public PFAS elimination policy or material transparency statement specific to outdoor textiles or home furnishings. The brand does not routinely provide detailed fiber composition or coating chemistry on product pages for cushion covers. There are no publicly documented recalls or safety violations for this specific model. RH's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is typical for the high-end home furnishings category, but it leaves buyers without actionable information to assess water-repellent safety.
How it compares in its category
Most outdoor cushion covers in the premium segment use water-repellent coating finishes, and the vast majority do not disclose whether they contain PFAS. Brands like Sunbrella (Solution-dyed acrylic with undisclosed water-repellent coating) and Pottery Barn also rarely specify coating chemistry publicly. Some smaller brands or eco-focused retailers have begun marketing PFAS-free outdoor fabrics explicitly, making RH's lack of disclosure a relative weakness. For price point, RH competes with Pottery Barn and West Elm, all of which share similar transparency gaps on water-repellent coating treatments.
If you buy it
Before purchase, contact Restoration Hardware customer service directly and ask whether the Tavira ottoman cover uses fluorinated or non-fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes; request a material safety data sheet or third-party test report. Outdoor covers should be rinsed with fresh water after extended exposure to salt water or heavy soil to reduce bioaccumulation of finishes. Store covers in a cool, dry place during off-season to minimize UV and moisture stress, which can degrade coating integrity and increase leaching. Expect replacement every 3-5 years depending on climate and use intensity; if the cover shows visible cracking, fading, or beading failure, discontinue use and dispose according to local textile guidelines.
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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