Restoration Hardware · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Set/2 Rh Restoration Hardwarecorsicastripe Outdoor Pillow Covers 13 X
Avoid until material composition and treatments are disclosed.
Outdoor pillow covers typically treated for water and stain resistance, but Restoration Hardware provides no details on coatings or PFAS status.
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
polyester blend with unknown water/stain-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Set/2 Rh Restoration Pillow Covers is made of, ingredients and materials
These covers are polyester blend (exact percentage undisclosed), likely with a water and stain-resistant topical treatment to meet outdoor durability standards. Polyester itself is stable, but the treatment applied to resist moisture and soiling is the primary chemical concern. Outdoor fabrics commonly receive water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes, antimicrobial agents, or flame retardants to meet commercial safety codes, and composition details are rarely published at retail level.
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.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Water and stain resistance on outdoor polyester typically requires a topical treatment (often fluorocarbon-based historically, though newer alternatives exist). Restoration Hardware does not disclose the specific water-repellent coating chemistry, so the presence of legacy PFAS or non-PFAS alternatives cannot be confirmed from available information.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from finish
New synthetic textiles with applied treatments (water-repellent coating, antimicrobial, dyes) commonly release volatile compounds during initial use and storage. This product provides no off-gassing data or material safety sheet, so residual chemical exposure during unpacking and first wash is plausible but unquantified.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
No recall, test data, or public disclosure from Restoration Hardware indicates flame retardants in these covers. Outdoor textiles are less commonly treated with added flame retardants than indoor upholstery, but the polyester blend composition is unspecified and may include legacy additives.
Source, EPA ↗Azo dyes in synthetic colorants
Corsicastripe pattern implies printed or dyed polyester; no test data or certifications are published. Azo dyes are not banned in the US for textiles and remain common in unlabeled imported goods, but no specific hazard has been reported for this product.
Microplastic shedding from polyester fiber
Polyester outdoor covers will shed microfibers over time, especially during washing and weathering. This is a recognized environmental concern with all synthetic textiles but not a direct safety hazard to the user during normal outdoor use.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Restoration Hardware does not publicly disclose material safety data, chemical treatments, or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or Bluesign) for textiles on its website or product labels. The brand has maintained silence on PFAS use in water-resistant coatings, which is standard industry opacity rather than a known safety violation. For a brand at this price point, the lack of material transparency is a notable gap in consumer communication.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor pillow covers at this tier typically receive water-repellent coating treatments; competitors often use solution-dyed polyester to reduce finish dependency, but Restoration Hardware does not specify this method. Premium brands like Sunbrella disclose treatment chemistry and often certify performance; Restoration Hardware provides only durability claims. These covers are mid-range for outdoor textiles in terms of chemical transparency, sitting between unlabeled budget goods and certified performance fabrics.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with mild detergent before first use to reduce any residual chemical finish. Avoid high heat drying, which can degrade coatings and release volatiles; air dry or low-heat tumble. Store dry indoors during extended off-season to prevent mildew growth, which may prompt the user to apply additional treatments. Replace covers if the water-repellent finish noticeably fails (water no longer beads) or visible wear appears, typically 3-5 years depending on UV and humidity exposure.
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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