Covers & All · Outdoor Furniture Cushion Protectants
Covers&All 20 x 20 Outdoor Patio Furniture Slipcover
Skip until Target reveals waterproofing chemistry.
Outdoor patio slipcovers typically get water-repellent coating finishes that were historically PFAS-based. Target provides no transparency on treatment chemistry or PFAS facts.
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Material
polyester fabric with water/stain resistance treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Covers&All 20 x 20 Outdoor Patio is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a polyester fabric slipcover with a water and stain resistance treatment applied to the surface. Polyester itself is stable, but the "water/stain resistance" coating is the critical unknown, it could contain PFAS (fluorinated compounds) or alternative chemistries like silicone or wax-based finishes. Target has not publicly disclosed which chemistry is used in this specific product, making it impossible to rule out legacy PFAS or newer substitutes of unknown safety profiles.
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
Water/stain-resistant polyester slipcovers commonly use PFAS-based finishes or unproven alternatives; Target does not disclose which. Off-gassing risk is low but coating degradation over time may release particles or microplastics.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some polyester slipcovers use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or coating adhesion. Not confirmed for this model, but common in low-cost outdoor textiles; off-gassing diminishes after initial airing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester slipcovers shed fine fibers, especially if the water-resistance coating degrades or cracks with age. This is not a direct ingestion risk for outdoor furniture, but contributes to microplastic environmental load if washed or disposed improperly.
Source, EPA ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing
New polyester home goods routinely emit VOCs from dyes, finishes, and adhesives during the first 1-2 weeks of use. This slipcover should be aired out outdoors before prolonged indoor storage nearby to minimize inhalation exposure.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes or other textile colorants
No recalls or warnings documented for this specific product. Standard polyester dyes in outdoor fabrics may contain trace heavy metals in some cheaper formulations, though Target's manufacturing controls are not publicly transparent.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Target has not made a public commitment to phasing out PFAS in textiles or home furnishings as of available records, and does not disclose waterproofing chemistry on product pages or in materials safety documentation. The company has faced pressure on PFAS in other categories but maintains silence on outdoor furniture treatments. This lack of transparency is the primary reason to approach this product with caution.
How it compares in its category
Outdoor slipcovers typically use either PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes or newer alternatives like silicone, polyurethane, or wax coatings. Premium brands increasingly disclose their chemistry; budget offerings from major retailers often do not. Without a certification (OEKO-TEX, bluesign) or explicit chemistry statement, this product sits in the transparency gap typical of Target's home goods line.
If you buy it
Air it out for 24-48 hours before first use to off-gas any volatile residues. Wash before contact with skin or food areas. Do not machine wash with high heat; use cold water and air dry to preserve the coating and avoid breaking down any fluorinated or other chemical finishes unnecessarily. Replace every 2-3 seasons if UV and weather degradation becomes visible, as degraded coatings may shed particles or lose barrier integrity.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Covers & All has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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