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The Company Store Replacement Knife Edge Chair Cushion
Skip until Sunbrella discloses PFAS status of this cushion's water-resistant treatment.
Sunbrella outdoor acrylic fabrics are treated with water-repellent coating finishes historically relying on PFAS chemistry. The brand doesn't publicly disclose PFAS content.
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
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What The Company Store Chair Cushion is made of, ingredients and materials
This cushion uses Sunbrella solution-dyed acrylic fabric, meaning the color is built into the fiber during production rather than applied as a surface dye, which reduces certain chemical exposure pathways. The fabric itself is thermoplastic acrylic polymer, inherently resistant to UV degradation and rot. The critical unknown is the water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to achieve water shedding; Sunbrella has historically used fluorinated compounds for this function but does not publicly specify whether this particular cushion uses PFAS or PFAS-free alternatives. The fabric does not contain formaldehyde resins or azo dyes as finish chemicals, which is favorable compared to many synthetic textiles.
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
Sunbrella does not disclose whether its water-repellent coating treatment for this specific cushion contains PFAS. Historical industry practice suggests fluorinated chemistry is likely, but no confirmed test data is publicly available for this product. See separate PFAS assessment (20/100 safety grade).
Source, ATSDR ↗Mildew and bacterial growth if moisture trapped
If water penetrates seams and foam core dries slowly, mildew and microbial growth can occur. This is a usage and maintenance hazard, not an inherent material defect; Sunbrella acrylic itself resists mold better than natural fibers.
Foam core degradation or off-gassing (if polyurethane)
The cushion's interior foam (not specified in product literature) is likely polyurethane or polyethylene. Polyurethane foam can off-gas isocyanates or VOCs, particularly in heat or humidity, though risk is low in outdoor, well-ventilated conditions. Foam durability is the limiting factor for cushion life, not chemical migration.
What’s reassuring
Microplastic fiber shedding
Sunbrella acrylic is solution-dyed and tightly woven, making fiber shedding minimal compared to printed or loosely constructed synthetics. No established reports of notable microplastic release from Sunbrella cushions in outdoor or washing conditions.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Solution-dyed acrylic construction bypasses many finish chemicals. Sunbrella does not use formaldehyde-releasing resins or azo dyes as standard practice, reducing skin contact hazards compared to lower-cost synthetic outdoor fabrics.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Sunbrella (Glen Raven) is a well-established outdoor fabric manufacturer with strong UV and water durability credentials, but the company maintains silence on PFAS content in its water-resistant treatments despite industry-wide scrutiny since 2015. The brand holds no verified OEKO-TEX or GOTS certifications that would require transparency on chemical inputs. Sunbrella has faced no major recalls for toxic chemical migration in cushions, but the lack of voluntary disclosure about water-repellent coating chemistry is a transparency red flag in the current market environment where competitors have begun publishing PFAS-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Sunbrella acrylic outperforms cotton, polyester, and untreated synthetic fabrics in longevity and mildew resistance, making it a premium category choice. However, it sits in the middle tier for chemical transparency; brands like Kravet and some manufacturers now offer PFAS-free outdoor fabrics, while budget alternatives (vinyl, polyester mesh) carry different hazard profiles (plasticizer leaching, microplastic shedding). The knife-edge construction itself carries no particular chemical risk and is standard across brands.
If you buy it
Clean with mild soap and water; avoid pressure washers that can drive chemicals or particles into seams. Do not machine wash or dry clean. Inspect stitching and seams annually, as water ingress to the foam core (if present) is the primary degradation pathway, not fabric breakdown. Replace if foam compresses permanently, surface shows pilling, or seams delaminate. Store indoors or under a breathable cover during winter to minimize mildew and moisture cycling.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- The Company Store has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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