Williams Sonoma · Stain-Resistant Textiles
Linen Double Hemstitch Tablecloth, 70" X 126", White, White
Lower PFAS concern; untreated linen unlikely to contain forever chemicals.
Plain linen tablecloth with no water-repellent, stain-resistant, or non-stick treatment mentioned by Williams Sonoma. Untreated linen does not typically require fluorinated compounds.
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Material
100% linen (untreated)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Linen Double Hemstitch White, White is made of, ingredients and materials
This tablecloth is 100% linen with no applied stain-resistant treatment, meaning it lacks the fluorinated finishes (PFAS-based durable water repellents) commonly added to performance textiles. Linen fibers themselves are cellulose-based and chemically inert; the untreated status is the critical safety asset here. No synthetic coatings means no off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or release of finish residues during washing or use.
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.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Untreated linen carries no applied formaldehyde-releasing resins. If any finish were present for wrinkle resistance or sizing, formaldehyde would be a concern; none is documented here.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Product is white, which typically requires minimal synthetic dyes or uses simple bleaching/brightening. No heavy metal dye contamination has been reported for Williams Sonoma white linens; white undyed or minimally dyed textiles carry lower dye-toxicity risk than deep colors.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fibers
This is 100% linen, not polyester; antimony catalyst residues are irrelevant to cellulose fibers.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Untreated linen has no applied synthetic coatings or finishes to off-gas VOCs or chemical odors. New linen may have minor residual odor from manufacturing or storage, which dissipates after one washing.
Flame retardants
No flame retardant treatment is documented or typical for untreated linen tablecloths. Regulatory flame tests for tablecloths are minimal; this product shows no evidence of halogenated or phosphorus-based flame retardant additives.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Williams Sonoma does not publicly disclose chemical treatment details or PFAS use policies on most textiles, including this product listing. The brand has not faced major chemical or contamination recalls for table linens in recent years. Transparency on textile chemical inputs is limited across the home goods industry, and Williams Sonoma follows typical retail disclosure norms rather than exceeding them.
How it compares in its category
This untreated linen tablecloth avoids the PFAS risk present in most modern stain-resistant or performance linens marketed with water and oil repellency claims. Many competitors in the category use water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes containing PFAS or other chemical treatments; pure linen requires acceptance of natural staining behavior. For consumers prioritizing chemical minimalism, untreated linen is among the lowest-risk tablecloth choices.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water with standard detergent; untreated linen is durable and low-maintenance. Expect stains to require prompt attention since the fabric has no protective barrier; pre-treat or soak as needed. Linen naturally softens with repeated washing and use. No special care triggers exist; replace when fibers show wear or fraying, typically after 5-10 years of regular use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Williams Sonoma has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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