Tablecloth Co. · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Mingle & Co. Sawyer Tablecloth, Gray Mist, 60X84
Avoid unless the brand reveals its finish chemistry.
Stain and water resistance marketed on this polyester tablecloth are hallmarks of PFAS-treated textiles. Mingle & Co. provides no disclosure of finishing chemistry or PFAS status.
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Material
Polyester fabric with stain/water-resistant finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Mingle & Co. Sawyer Gray Mist, 60X84 is made of, ingredients and materials
This tablecloth is polyester fabric with an applied stain and water-resistant (water-repellent coating) finish. Polyester itself is chemically stable under normal use, but the durability coating is the concern, most commercial water-repellent coating finishes use either PFAS-based or alternative chemistry (silicone, wax-based). Mingle & Co. does not publicly disclose which chemistry their 'Sawyer' line uses. The finish allows liquids to bead and shed rather than absorb, but degradation over time or with washing may compromise its protective function and potentially release coating particles.
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 (durable water-resistant) finish chemistry, undisclosed composition
Stain and water-resistant polyester tablecloths commonly use PFAS-based fluorocarbon coatings, but Mingle & Co. does not publicly specify whether this product uses PFAS, silicone, or wax-based alternatives. Without brand disclosure, PFAS exposure cannot be ruled out.
Coating degradation and shedding
Water-repellent coating-coated textiles gradually lose water resistance with washing and wear. As the coating breaks down, microscopic particles may shed into food or hands during contact. Risks are manageable with proper care but increase over product lifetime.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester tablecloths may include formaldehyde-releasing resins used in dye-fixation or wrinkle-resistance treatments. No recall or warning exists for Mingle & Co., but residual formaldehyde can off-gas, especially in warm or humid storage. Pre-wash mitigates this.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic shedding from synthetic material
Polyester tablecloths naturally shed microfibers during washing and abrasion. The stain-resistant coating may accelerate shedding as it degrades. Risk is low during normal table use but increases if the product is laundered frequently.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Gray polyester dyes are typically low-risk azo compounds, but no safety data sheet or dye certification is publicly available for this product. Regulatory standards in most markets prohibit restricted azo dyes in textiles, so reported hazard is unlikely.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tablecloth Co. (Mingle & Co. parent or distributor) maintains minimal public disclosure on finish chemistry, coating certifications, or PFAS stance. No independent recalls or safety alerts are on record for this specific product line. The brand does not appear to market PFAS-free or eco-certified alternatives, and no third-party testing results are readily available. This silence on finish composition is typical for mid-market home textile brands but leaves end users without verification.
How it compares in its category
Most polyester tablecloths marketed as stain and water-resistant rely on PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments (C6 or C8 chemistry) or undisclosed alternatives. High-end brands increasingly offer PFAS-free options using silicone or bio-based coatings, but these are priced higher and less widely available at Mingle & Co.'s market segment. Uncoated polyester or cotton-blend tablecloths avoid the coating hazard entirely but stain more easily. This product sits in the mainstream category where finish chemistry is opaque.
If you buy it
Wash separately or with cold water before first use to remove any loose coating particles or manufacturing residues. Avoid high-heat drying and direct prolonged sunlight, which can degrade the finish and increase shedding risk. Replace the tablecloth if the water-resistant coating noticeably fails (liquids stop beading and absorb instead), as this signals breakdown. Store dry; damp storage promotes mildew and may weaken the finish adhesion.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Tablecloth Co. has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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